Monday, February 27, 2023

UN raises $1.2 billion for Yemen, far below its 2023 target February 27, 2023 at 07:09AM

Global donors on Monday pledged about $1.2 billion at a conference aimed at generating funds to help millions of people in Yemen suffering from the fallout of an eight-year civil war, a U.N. official said. The amount is far below a target of $4.3 billion set by the United Nations to stave off one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

UK says Rishi Sunak, Ursula von der Leyen seal deal to fix EU trade spat February 27, 2023 at 05:31AM

The U.K. and the European Union ended years of wrangling on Monday, sealing a deal to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland.

China urges peace in Ukraine after US warns against aiding Russia February 27, 2023 at 04:58AM

China said on Monday it sought dialogue and peace for Ukraine despite U.S. warnings that Beijing might be considering weapons supplies for its ally Russia's bogged-down invasion.

Japan to ease Covid border measures for travellers from China February 27, 2023 at 03:09AM

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Turkey; more buildings collapse February 27, 2023 at 12:16AM

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Turkiye on Monday — three weeks after a catastrophic temblor devastated the region — causing some buildings to collapse, an official said. There were no immediate reports of any casualties.

China accuses US of 'bullying' with new 'illegal' sanctions February 27, 2023 at 12:13AM