UN expert urges US to drop charges against WikiLeaks founder Assange
Geneva, March 2 - A UN expert has urged the UK authorities not to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and the US government to drop the charges.
UN team visits Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza
United Nations, March 2 - A UN team visited Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City and brought aid, the first time the world body has been able to deliver aid into besieged northern Gaza in over a week, said UN humanitarians.
US-led airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen
Sanaa, March 2 - The US-British military coalition launched two airstrikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, residents and the media reported.
Singapore to legislate for strengthened digital infrastructure protection
Singapore, March 2 - The Singaporean government will introduce an amendment to the Cybersecurity Act to Parliament next week, which will expand the coverage of crucial digital infrastructure, said Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information.
Russia has no plan to station nuclear weapons in space: Putin
Moscow, March 2 - Russia does not plan to deploy nuclear weapons in space, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with the country's security council members.
Finland’s new president Stubb takes office
Helsinki, March 2 - Alexander Stubb took office as the 13th President of Finland on Friday during a session of the Finnish Parliament, succeeding Sauli Niinisto.
Pakistan sees 97 militant attacks in Feb: Report
Islamabad, March 2 - Pakistan experienced 97 militant attacks in February, resulting in 87 fatalities and 118 injuries, the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) said.
UN peacekeepers briefly detained by locals in Lebanon
Beirut, March 2 - The UN peacekeepers were "briefly detained" two days ago by "local individuals" in Lebanon while on their way to Beirut, an official of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said.
Ukraine approves plan of cooperation with NATO in 2024
Kiev, March 2 - Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov signed a plan for the implementation of the adapted Annual National Program of Cooperation with NATO for 2024, the Ukrainian Defence Ministry reported.
Pakistan’s presidential election on March 9
Islamabad, March 1 - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday announced that the election for the office of the South Asian country's president will be held on March 9.
India to implement hybrid power project in Sri Lanka’s northern islands
Colombo, March 1 - India on Friday inked a pact with Sri Lanka to provide renewable energy to three islands Delft, Nainativu and Analaitivu off Jaffna which are completely cut off from the national grid.
Musk sues OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman over agreement breach around AI
San Francisco, March 1 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Thursday sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging they breached their original contractual agreements around AI.
PTI-backed candidate Ali Amin Gandapur elected K-P CM, PML-N’s Sardar Ayaz Sadiq new NA Speaker
Islamabad, March 1 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) backed candidate Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday was elected as chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province while PML-N's Sardar Ayaz Sadiq became the National Assembly Speaker.
Death toll in Bangladesh building fire rises to 45
Dhaka, March 1 - The death toll in the fire at a multi-storey building in Bangladesh has risen to 45, Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen said on Friday.
Indian envoy thanks governor of quake-hit Ishikawa for helping Indians
Tokyo, March 1 - Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George met Hiroshi Hase, governor of the quake-hit Ishikawa, on Friday and thanked him for all the assistance extended to Indians there.
Iran elections: Polling underway, Supreme leader casts vote
Tehran, March 1 - Polling is underway for the Iran's 12th Parliamentary and Assembly of experts elections on Friday, during which Supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei has cast his vote, the state media reported.
Guterres condemns killing of over 100 around food convoy in Gaza
United Nations, March 1 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the killing of more than 100 people in incidents in northern Gaza and repeated his demands for a ceasefire, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.
43 killed in Dhaka building fire
Dhaka, March 1 - At least 43 people were killed in a deadly fire that broke out at a six-storey commercial building on Baily Road in Dhaka late on Thursday night.
South Korea, Japan are partners as they overcome ‘painful past’: Yoon Suk Yeol
Seoul, March 1 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday said that Seoul and Japan are partners in the pursuit of global peace and prosperity as they work to overcome their "painful past" and move toward a new future.
War causes $19.6 bn in losses to Ukraine’s culture, tourism: PM
Kiev, March 1 - Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia has incurred losses of at least $19.6 billion to the country's cultural and tourism sectors, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.