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Houthis launch attack on Dubai, ask investors to leave UAE ‘as it is no longer safe’

Sana'a: A week after their drone strike on Abu Dhabi that killed two Indians and a Pakistani national, the Houthi rebels on Monday launched a “missile and drone” attack on Dubai, and have warned investors in the UAE “to...

EU vows to support Ukraine in fight against cyber, hybrid threats

Moscow: The European Union said on Monday that it will support Kievin its fight against cyber and hybrid threats, adding that it will also assist in preparation of Ukraine's military."The Council also reiterates the importance of further strengthening...

UAE destroys 2 Houthi missiles, week after attack that killed 2 Indians

Cairo: The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reports citing the UAE Defense Ministry.The remains of the missiles...

US reissues Russia travel advisory over Ukraine

Washington: The US State Department has reissued its Russia travel advisory urging American citizens not to take trips to the country amid "tension" along the border with Ukraine."Do not travel to Russia due to ongoing tension along the...

Russian embassy in UK calls on London to stop provocations about Ukraine

London: The Russian Embassy in the United Kingdom Sunday called on London to stop rhetorical provocations around Ukraine, which is quite dangerous in the current heated situation."We are resolutely calling upon London to stop the stupid rhetorical provocations,...

UK’s statements on Ukraine based on information from US intelligence

London: The statement of the UK Foreign Office about Russia's intention to put a pro-Russian leader in power in Kiev is based on the information received from the US intelligence services, not British ones, Sky News reported on Sunday....

Germany’s navy chief resigns over controversial comments made during India visit

Berlin: Germany's Navy chief Kay-Achim Schönbach has stepped down from his position following his unsolicited comments made on Russia and Ukraine during his India visit. Schönbach stepped down from his position late on Saturday."I have asked Defense Minister Christine...

EU designing economic sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

Vienna: The European Union is working on a new extensive package of economic and financial sanctions against Russia in case the situation around Ukraine escalates, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said."At the moment, the work is under way behind...

US delivers 90.7 tonnes of lethal aid to Ukraine

Kiev: The United States has delivered around 200,000 pounds (90.7 tonnes) of lethal aid to Ukraine as part of its first shipment of new military assistance directed by President Biden amid tensions at the Ukrainian-Russian border, the US embassy...

UN chief warns of tepid confrontation

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world is on the verge of a new form of tepid confrontation that is worse than the Cold War.Guterres presented his priorities for 2022 to the UN General Assembly...

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3-Day capacity building workshop under RAMP scheme concludes successfully

Imphal: The Central Forest Division, Forest Department Manipur, successfully conducted a 3-Day Capacity Building Workshop on Hospitality, Wildlife Tourism...