Turkey Issues Earthquake Rebuilding Rules After Millions Left Homeless
More than 160,000 buildings, containing 520,000 apartments, collapsed or were severely damaged in Turkey in the earthquakes.
Lebanon Central Bank Governor Faces New Fraud, Embezzlement Charges
In comments to Reuters on Thursday, Salameh said the charges were "not an indictment" and pledged to abide by judicial procedures.
Turkey's Main Opposition Leader Sends Condolence Letter To Syria's Assad
The defence ministers of the two countries met late last year for the highest-level talks between the two foes since the Syrian war began in 2011.
Moscow Agrees To Give Wagner More Ukraine Battle Shells After Row - Mercenary Boss
In an audio clip on Thursday, Prigozhin said he felt the pressure he and others had put on the Defence Ministry had paid off, and that he had been told ammunition was now on its way.
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G20 Finance Leaders To Gauge Toll On Global Economy On Ukraine War's Anniversary
Global finance leaders will tally the economic damage from Russia's war in Ukraine on Friday as they meet on the conflict's first anniversary with some voicing concerns that more sanctions on Moscow would disrupt a modest improvement in growth.
Pakistani Brothers Released From Guantanamo And Sent Home
Abdul Rabbani, who was born in 1967, is believed to have been one of the oldest inmates at the facility on a US base in Cuba.
Ukrainians Pray, Ready For Strikes One Year After Russian Invasion
A year ago to the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin stunned the world by sending troops across the border, in a move seen as punishment for Kyiv's pivot to the West.
Oil Gains On Russian Supply Cut Worries, But Higher US Inventories Weigh
Minutes from the latest U.S. Federal Reserve meeting indicated that a majority of officials remained hawkish on inflation and tight labour market conditions, signalling further monetary tightening.
China Urges Russia, Ukraine To Resume Talks, Warns Against Using Nuclear Weapons
Beijing's foreign ministry made the comments in a 12-point paper on the "political settlement" of the crisis, timed to coincide with the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Exclusive-Assad Approved Syria Quake Aid With A UAE Nudge, Sources Say
The UAE's role in persuading Assad, described by four sources in the region, suggests it has started to carve out a degree of sway in Damascus, even if Russia and Shi'ite Iran remain the dominant foreign players there.
Turkish Central Bank Cuts Policy Rate After Earthquake
The decision had little impact on the lira, which traded at 18.8755, unchanged from its early levels. The currency has been mostly flat since the summer due largely to state management.
Ukraine First Lady Urges UN To Create Tribunal For Russian 'Crimes'
Ukraine has pushed for several months for the creation of the tribunal to hold responsible those behind Russia's invasion of the country one year ago.
WHO 'Moving Rapidly' With Syria Quake Relief As Sanctions Are Paused
Around 4,525 deaths have been reported in northwest Syria, according to the United Nations. The area is controlled by insurgents at war with President Bashar al-Assad, which is complicating aid efforts.
Turkey's Antakya Turns Into A Ghost City After Third Quake
Earlier, as the sun set over a square next to the city hall, soldiers, volunteers and survivors lined up at food trucks and service stations for dinner and tea.
UN To Mark One Year Of Ukraine War With Vote To 'Go Down In History'
"We will see where the nations of the world stand on the matter of peace in Ukraine," U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the General Assembly.
G7 Finance Ministers To Discuss More Russia Sanctions
The measures imposed have so far succeeded in practically halving Russia's oil revenues, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said ahead of the talks in Bengaluru, India.
Israel-Gaza Border Heats Up After West Bank Violence
Israel's military said six rockets had been fired from the Gaza Strip overnight, setting off air raid sirens in southern Israeli communities.
UAE Condemns Deadly Nablus Raid By Israeli Forces, Calls For De-Escalation
The UAE has issued a statement urging Israel to avoid any move that may destabilize the region.
India's Troubled Adani Invests In Bankrupt Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Board of Investment said Adani Green Energy, part of the business empire of controversial Indian tycoon Gautam Adani, will set up two wind farms in the island's north.
Despite Dashed Hopes, Some In Ukrainian City Kherson Refuse To Leave
Many residents have now left for a second time, with the encouragement of the region's leaders.
Dubai Housing Boom Buoys Buyers, Burdens Tenants
Dubai, renowned for its towering skyscrapers and ultra-luxury villas, saw record real estate transactions in 2022, largely due to the influx of wealthy investors -- especially from Russia.
Fears Come True As Turkey's Antakya Shaken By Third Violent Earthquake
Havva Tuncay was living in a tent set up in the centre of the Turkish city of Antakya when another earthquake hit on Monday night.
Israel MPs Push On With Justice Reform Despite Mass Protests
President Isaac Herzog -- who has been attempting to broker dialogue on the divisive issue, which would boost the powers of politicians over the courts -- said there was widespread "fear for the nation's unity".
Ukraine Trades 'Collaborator' Clergy For POWs In Swaps With Russia
One was swapped for 28 Ukrainian soldiers, one of the officials said, providing a rare glimpse into the bargaining that takes place when Russia and Ukraine negotiate prisoner swaps.
Nearly 70 Troops Killed In Two Jihadist Attacks In Troubled Burkina
Hours before news broke of the latest attack, political parties and civil groups displayed their support for the ruling junta.
Wagner Chief Accuses Russia's Military Leaders Of 'Treason'
The battle for Bakhmut has exposed tensions between the Wagner group and the Russian army, though the Kremlin denies any rift.
Putin Suspends Nuclear Pact, Biden Says Support For Ukraine 'Will Not Waver'
Biden went on to say that "there should be no doubt: Our support for Ukraine will not waver, NATO will not be divided, and we will not tire."
Six Killed In Russian Rocket Attack As Putin Delivers Speech, Ukraine Says
Local authorities said Kherson came under fire from multiple rocket launchers as Putin delivered a speech describing the West as the aggressor and depicting his country as not waging war on the Ukrainian people.
Zelenskiy Says Ukrainian Forces Holding Line, Russia Claims Advance
Russia, trying to secure full control of two eastern provinces forming Ukraine's Donbas industrial region, has launched repeated assaults, securing its biggest gains around the mining city of Bakhmut.
Syria Family Takes In Baby Born Under Quake Rubble
The sole survivor in her immediate family of the February 6 quake, relatives had pulled her from the wreckage still tied to her deceased mother by the umbilical cord.
Pakistan Seeks Breakthroughs In High-level US Trade Talks
Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar will meet on Thursday with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and other senior U.S. officials under the U.S.-Pakistan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).
Asia Equities Fall On Fear Of Hawkish Central Bank Hikes
New Zealand's central bank raised interest rates by 50 basis points to a more than 14-year high of 4.75% on Wednesday.
Oil Steadies As Investors Await US Fed Reserve Comments
Higher interest rates tend to lift dollar prices, making dollar-denominated oil more expensive for holders of other currencies.
Dubai Airport Sees Surge In Arrivals Bolstered By Russian Influx
The main business hub of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates is home to one of the world's busiest airports.
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