Afghan airstrikes kill 21 Taliban insurgents in southern Helmand province
A group of Taliban insurgents were gathered in Nawa district to attack security checkpoints, but the military planes targeted them in pre-emptive action
Tokyo stocks close higher on hopes for post-Brexit deal, vaccine rollouts
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 143.56 points, or 0.54 percent, from Wednesday to close the day at 26,668.35.
Sudan, Ethiopia conclude border demarcation committee meetings
Border between the two countries has witnessed rising tensions after Sudan army announced last week that Ethiopian forces ambushed its soldiers
UN agencies condemn Central African Republic violence before elections
UN Human Rights Office said that they were deeply alarmed by reports of escalating violence in Central African Republic just days ahead of the elections
Burkina Faso army kills 13 terrorists
Since 2015, Burkina Faso has been facing a worsening security situation with rampant terrorist attacks that have claimed the lives of over a thousand people
Builderia Development signs 3 contracts for construction of flagship PARAGON project at NAC
The signing took place as part of Builderia’s progress in the first phase of the PARAGON project, as a manifestation of the commitment to honour
Arab Parliament demands international rejection of Israel bill to legalise West Bank outposts
Israel’s Knesset approved draft law obliging ministries in Israel to supply all outposts in the occupied West Bank with the infrastructure services
Russia calls for intensified international efforts towards Libya peace settlement
Turkey's parliament authorises 18-month extension of its troop deployment in Libya
Cabinet pardons prisoners ahead of 25 January Revolution anniversary
The Ministry of Interior regularly holds committees to examine the files of prisoners nationwide, to determine the most suitable cases deserving pardons.
Egypt records 911 new coronavirus cases, 42 fatalities within 24 hours
The minister noted that the scientific committee to combat coronavirus has approved the announced vaccines for their use in Egypt