UNCHR raps Israel over nixed African migrant resettlement plan
Geneva, April 3 (IANS/AKI) United Nations refugee agency UNHCR on Tuesday expressed "regret" at Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu's cancellation…Read more
IOC says 7 countries interested in hosting 2026 Winter Olympics
Geneva, April 3 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Tuesday that seven countries have declared their interest in hosting…Read more
UN seeks $2.96bn humanitarian aid for Yemen
Geneva, April 3 (IANS) The UN on Tuesday said $2.96 billion was needed to provide humanitarian aid for around 13.1 million Yemenis, whose country…Read more
15 people killed in Kuwait road accident
Kuwait City, April 2 (IANS) At least 15 people were killed, and two others injured in a road accident in Kuwait on Sunday, the Kuwait Fire Service…Read more
UAE suspends 'good conduct certificate' for foreign job seekers
Dubai, April 1 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday suspended the implementation of the new "good conduct certificate" for foreign job…Read more
Sharjah to host MidEast Watch, Jewellery Show
Sharjah, March 31 (IANS/WAM) Expo Centre Sharjah announced on Saturday that it will host 500 local and international brands and companies at the 44th…Read more
ICC to review player behaviour, Code of Conduct
Dubai, March 29 (IANS) Stung by the ball tampering saga involving Australian players, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced…Read more
Cyber attacks pose serious threat to financial system: FINMA
Geneva, March 28 (IANS) Cyber attacks are now the most serious threat facing the Swiss financial system, the CEO of the country's Financial Market…Read more
Dutch surprise Portugal 3-0 in friendly
Geneva, March 27 (IANS) The Netherlands defeated Portugal 3-0 here in a friendly football match where the favoured Iberian side didn't even manage…Read more
Portugal gear up for friendly vs Dutch
Geneva, March 26 (IANS) The coach of the Portuguese national football team warned that despite their recent slump in form, the Netherlands remain…Read more