World Russian army says it has seized east Ukraine town of Selydove MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry said Tuesday that its forces had captured the eastern Ukrainian town of Selydove... Published 29 Oct, 2024 11:56pm
World Norway asks ICJ to clarify Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians: PM OSLO: Norway said Tuesday it would ask the UN’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) to clarify Israel’s aid... Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:57pm
World Nature destruction an ‘existential crisis’ says UN chief CALI: Humanity faces an “existential crisis” caused by its rapacious destruction of life-sustaining nature, UN chief... Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:53pm
World Suspect in July killing of three UK girls faces ‘terrorism’ charges: police LONDON: The suspect in the UK July knife attack that killed three young girls and sparked anti-immigration riots was... Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:48pm
Sports New Pakistan white-ball skipper Rizwan hopes Australia tour settles side KARACHI: Pakistan’s new white-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan said Tuesday he hopes a new-look squad will settle into... Published 29 Oct, 2024 08:51pm
Markets US stocks dip after mixed earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks dipped early Tuesday following a trove of mixed corporate results ahead of releases... Published 29 Oct, 2024 08:22pm
World UN rights chief urges Bangladesh to ‘protect’ democracy after revolution DHAKA: UN rights chief Volker Turk on Tuesday urged students at Bangladesh’s Dhaka University, the heart of the... Published 29 Oct, 2024 07:00pm
World India temple firework explosion injures over 150 MUMBAI: Indian police detained two people Tuesday after a temple fireworks show erupted into a ferocious explosion,... Published 29 Oct, 2024 06:01pm
Sports Uncapped Bethell in England squad for New Zealand Test tour LONDON: England included uncapped spin bowling all-rounder Jacob Bethell in a 16-man squad announced Tuesday for... Published 29 Oct, 2024 05:24pm
Sports De Zorzi, Stubbs tons steer S. Africa to 307-2 against Bangladesh CHITTAGONG: Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs put South Africa in command on 307-2 and left Bangladesh floundering... Published 29 Oct, 2024 05:20pm
Pakistan Two policemen killed in attack on polio vaccination teams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Two policemen were killed in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday as unidentified gunmen attacked a health office where... Updated 29 Oct, 2024 07:23pm
World Harris challenges Trump to cognitive test WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris said Monday she would take a cognitive test in response to jabs from Donald Trump, and... Published 29 Oct, 2024 03:27am
World Trump, Harris enter final week of tense US election ATLANTA: Kamala Harris crisscrosses Michigan on Monday while Donald Trump heads to Georgia — another of the... Published 29 Oct, 2024 03:27am
World Attack on Iran: Iraq condemns Israel’s use of its airspace BAGHDAD: Iraq has condemned Israel’s use of its airspace to attack neighbouring Iran in a protest letter sent to... Published 29 Oct, 2024 03:27am
World Countries’ carbon-cut plans ‘miles short’ of 2030 goal: UN PARIS: Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached new record highs in 2023, the UN warned on Monday,... Published 29 Oct, 2024 03:27am
World Iran kills four after deadly attack in Sistan-Baluchistan TEHRAN: Iranian armed forces on Sunday killed at least four “terrorists” behind a deadly attack on police the ... Published 29 Oct, 2024 03:27am
World Japan PM vows to stay on despite election debacle TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed Monday to stay in office despite his gamble of snap elections... Published 29 Oct, 2024 03:27am
World Israel strike on Lebanon-Syria crossing hampers key escape route AL QUSAYR: The flow of displaced families crossing from Lebanon into Syria via a secondary crossing has slowed to a... Published 29 Oct, 2024 12:15am
World North Korea has sent 10,000 troops to train in Russia: Pentagon WASHINGTON: North Korea has sent some 10,000 troops to train in Russia, the Pentagon said Monday, more than tripling... Published 28 Oct, 2024 11:02pm
World South Africa files ‘evidence’ of ‘genocide’ by Israel in ICJ case Israel’s aggression in Gaza has killed at least 43,020 Palestinians since October 7, 2023 Published 28 Oct, 2024 10:54pm