Leaders worldwide call for unity, peace in New Year salutations
Beijing, Jan 1 - A faltering global economy struggled to get back on its feet in 2023 amid an international landscape undergoing rapid change.
Vietnam attracts 36.6 bln USD in foreign investment in 2023
Hanoi, Jan 1 - Vietnam attracted around 36.6 billion U.S. dollars in foreign investment in 2023, a rise of 32.1 percent year on year, the General Statistics Office has reported.
Tsunami waves reach Japan’s coast following major quakes
Tokyo, Jan 1 - Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture observed tsunami waves of more than 1.2 meters on Monday after a series of strong quakes struck Japan's western coast in the afternoon, local media reported.
Annihilate South Korea, US if provoked: Kim Jong Un orders army
New Delhi, Jan 1 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered its military to thoroughly annihilate South Korea and the US if they initiate a military confrontation, media reports said.
Japan: Major tsunami warning issued after 7.4 magnitude earthquake
Tokyo, Jan 1 - A series of strong earthquakes with major ones measured at up to 7.6 magnitude have struck the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Monday, with tsunami warnings issued, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
Japan PM highlights challenges, great change in New Year speech
Tokyo, Jan 1 - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday said Japan faces multiple challenges as it is "heading into an era of great change" in 2024.
Malaysian PM pledges further economic development in 2024
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 1 - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to prioritise economic development that will directly benefit the people in a New Year message.
Jordan’s economy grows by 2.7% by end of Q3
Amman, Jan 1 - Jordan's economy grew by 2.7 per cent by the end of the third quarter compared to the same period last year, the state-run Petra news agency reported.
Putin delivers New Year address to nation, calls for unity
Moscow, Jan 1 - Russian President Vladimir Putin while delivering New Year address has called for the national unity.
China, US to promote stable, sustainable ties: Xi Jinping
Beijing, Jan 1 - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and the United States to earnestly implement the important common understandings and outcomes reached by the two heads of state, and take concrete actions to promote a stable, healthy and
Sri Lanka faces challenges to achieve economic stability in 2024: President
Colombo, Jan 1 - Sri Lanka must continue to forge ahead on a demanding path with formidable challenges in 2024 to achieve economic stability, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in his New Year's message.
Singaporean PM calls for full support for new leadership in 2024
Singapore, Jan 1 - Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called on Singaporeans to give Lawrence Wong and his team full support in 2024 while giving a New Year address.
Yemen’s Houthi group says 10 fighters killed by US Navy forces in Red Sea
Sanaa, Jan 1 - Yemen's Houthi group has said that 10 of its fighters were killed by US naval forces in the Red Sea while they were trying to hijack a commercial ship in international waters.
Sri Lanka to start registration process for 2024 voter list
Colombo, Jan 1 - The registration process of Sri Lanka's 2024 voter list is to start on Monday, Chairman of the Election Commission R.M.A.L. Rathnayake said.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announces abdication live on TV
Copenhagen, Jan 1 - Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, who has been on the throne for 52 years, on Sunday announced her abdication in a New Year TV address.
‘2024 likely to be a tough New Year for Trump’
New York, Dec 31 - The new year 2024, which begins on Monday, might mark a "miserable new year" for former US President Donald Trump who could see his world coming tumbling down, a report said.
US Navy destroys Houthi boats attempting to board a container ship on Red Sea
London, Dec 31 - The US Navy has destroyed Houthi "small boats" attempting to board a container ship on Red Sea, the media reported.
EU members agree to lift air, maritime internal border controls with Bulgaria, Romania
Brussels, Dec 31 - EU member states have reached a unanimous agreement to eliminate air and maritime internal border controls with Bulgaria and Romania, paving the way for the two countries to gain full access to the Schengen area, according to the Council
Putin wants Trump back as President: Retd US Army General
New York, Dec 31 - Retired US Army General Barry McCaffrey has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "actively hoping" that former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 Presidential election as Putin felt "Trump's persecution was politically motivated reflecting the rottenness of
Kicking Trump off the ballot in 2024 could divide the US: Ex-Obama aide David Axelrod
Washington, Dec 31 - Barack Obama's former adviser David Axelrod expressed "very strong reservations" on booting Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot, saying it could tear the nation apart.