EU urges Poland, Hungary, Slovakia to be constructive on Ukraine grain September 17, 2023 at 04:14AM

The European Commission has urged Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia to cooperate and engage constructively after they declared they would continue to ban grain imports from Ukraine, despite the Commission's decision to end the ban. The ban was initially imposed to prevent a flood of grains and oilseeds into neighboring countries, impacting local farmers.

Egypt inaugurates newly restored Ottoman mosque at Cairo citadel September 17, 2023 at 03:29AM

Egypt has unveiled a newly restored Ottoman mosque within Cairo's citadel. The mosque, built in 1528 AD, features 22 green-tiled domes and a minbar adorned with renowned Iznik tiles. It is the oldest Ottoman mosque in Cairo and sits on the site of a Fatimid-era tomb. The restoration project took five years to complete and was overseen by Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities and the military's Arab Organisation for Industrialisation.

First two cargo ships arrive in Ukrainian port after Russia's exit from grain deal September 17, 2023 at 03:07AM

Two cargo ships have arrived in Ukraine's Chornomorsk port using a temporary Black Sea corridor established by Kyiv after Russia's withdrawal from a grain export agreement. The Palau-flagged vessels, Aroyat and Resilient Africa, are the first civilian cargo ships to reach the Odesa ports since Russia exited the deal. The ships will deliver 20,000 tons of wheat to Africa and Asia.

Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni calls for EU help after island migrant surge September 17, 2023 at 12:48AM

Italy's prime minister warned Sunday that the "future of Europe is at stake", after droves of migrants landed on the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa. It is "the future that Europe wants for itself that is at stake here, because the future of Europe depends on Europe's capacity to face major challenges," Meloni said.

PoK residents hold huge protests, declare no electricity bill payments until justice prevails September 16, 2023 at 11:55PM

Protests are taking place in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as citizens are outraged by high electricity bills. They are calling for a boycott of bill payments until their grievances are addressed. The protesters argue that they should not have to pay extra for electricity generated in their region, which is vital to Pakistan's power supply.

EU and Italian leaders tour tiny Lampedusa as tensions rise over surge in migrant arrivals September 16, 2023 at 11:22PM

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni visited a migrant center on the Italian island of Lampedusa, which has been overwhelmed with nearly 7,000 arrivals in a 24-hour period. Tensions have risen among residents who are frustrated with the constant flow of migrants trying to reach Europe.