Azerbaijan and Armenia accuse each other of military build-up September 07, 2023 at 07:12AM

Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of moving troops near their joint border, escalating tensions over the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave. Despite the accusations, both countries claim to be committed to the peace process. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused Azerbaijan of military build-up, while Azerbaijan's foreign ministry called the claims "fraudulent political manipulation".

Italy delays regional plan to limit diesel cars after protests September 07, 2023 at 04:27AM

Italy's government postponed on Thursday a plan by one of the country's most polluted regions to ban old diesel vehicles from towns and cities during working hours, an initiative that had sparked protests by motorists.

Indonesia warns against new conflicts as US, China, Russia attend summit September 07, 2023 at 03:19AM

Indonesia warned leaders including US Vice President Kamala Harris, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov against sharpening rivalries as they wrapped up an East Asia summit in Jakarta on Thursday.

Lebanese premier warns Syrian refugees pose a danger to the small nation's balance September 07, 2023 at 02:09AM

Over a thousand Syrian refugees each week fleeing to Lebanon from their country's worsening economic and financial conditions "could create harsh imbalances" in the small Mediterranean nation, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati warned Thursday.

UK government vows escaped terrorism suspect will be found September 07, 2023 at 01:38AM

The British government has promised an urgent inquiry into how a former army soldier suspected of terrorism offences was able to escape from prison. Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, escaped from London's HMP Wandsworth by hiding under a food delivery van. A major manhunt is underway to find him, with enhanced security checks causing delays at ports and airports.

China keen to work with Italy on trade despite Belt and Road misgivings September 06, 2023 at 11:49PM

China's commerce ministry stated that it is still willing to collaborate with Italy to enhance trade and investment ties, despite Italy considering quitting the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Italy believes it has not benefited enough from the BRI and has until December to formally withdraw. However, China remains eager to deepen cooperation and explore potential opportunities for trade and investment.