World Under-pressure Zelensky in Germany to rally Ukraine’s allies RAMSTEIN AIR BASE: President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday visits Germany where Ukraine’s military backers are... Published 06 Sep, 2024 02:05pm
Technology China’s Ant Group launches AI ‘life assistant’ HONG KONG: The fintech firm backed by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has made a foray into products powered by... Published 06 Sep, 2024 12:36pm
World EU readies for fractious commission reveal party BRUSSELS: European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is set to unveil the line-up of her next European Commission –... Published 06 Sep, 2024 12:28pm
World Kenya school fire kills at least 17 children NAIROBI: At least 17 children died after a fire ripped through their primary school dormitory overnight in central... Published 06 Sep, 2024 12:25pm
World Pope appeals for religious unity at stadium mass in Indonesia JAKARTA: Pope Francis appealed for religious unity Thursday as he addressed tens of thousands of people at a ... Published 06 Sep, 2024 07:04am
World Putin backs Harris for US president, with wry smile MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he supported Kamala Harris in November’s US presidential... Published 06 Sep, 2024 07:04am
World Amnesty urges war crimes probe against Israel PARIS: Amnesty International Thursday urged a war crimes probe into Israel razing homes and farms in eastern Gaza to... Published 06 Sep, 2024 07:04am
World Macron names ex-Brexit negotiator Barnier as French PM PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday named the European Union’s former Brexit negotiator Michel... Published 06 Sep, 2024 07:04am
Business & Finance Eight OPEC+ members extend oil supply cuts until end of Nov VIENNA: Eight members of the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations agreed Thursday to extend their voluntary supply... Published 06 Sep, 2024 07:04am
World US and China commanders to discuss conflict prevention ‘in next few weeks’ WASHINGTON: The commander of the U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific will speak to a southern theater commander of... Published 06 Sep, 2024 12:53am
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 40,878 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that at least 40,878 people have been killed in the... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:02pm
Markets US stocks mixed after weak private sector hiring data NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were mixed early Thursday following disappointing private sector US hiring data ahead... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:00pm
World Toll in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Poltava rises to 55 KYIV: The death toll from a Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s city of Poltava rose to 55 with over 300 wounded,... Published 05 Sep, 2024 05:53pm
World Bangladesh ex-PM should ‘keep quiet’ until trial: Yunus DHAKA: Bangladesh’s ousted premier Sheikh Hasina should “keep quiet” while exiled in India until she is brought home... Published 05 Sep, 2024 05:49pm
World Oil power UAE completes Arab world’s first nuclear plant DUBAI: The oil-rich United Arab Emirates on Thursday announced the completion of the Arab world’s first nuclear... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:31pm
World Putin says Ukraine ending gas deal hurts Europe more than Russia MOSCOW: Ukraine’s decision to end an agreement allowing Russia to pump gas via its territory will hurt Europe more... Published 05 Sep, 2024 05:26pm
Sports McCullum ready to be ‘judged on results’ as England’s white-ball coach LONDON: Test coach Brendon McCullum says he is ready to be judged on results when he takes charge of England’s... Published 05 Sep, 2024 05:23pm
Sports Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies after fire attack by boyfriend NAIROBI: Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in Kenya on Thursday, four days after being set on fire by her... Published 05 Sep, 2024 04:13pm
Markets Stocks diverge as US data keeps traders wary LONDON: Stock markets struggled for direction and the dollar fell Thursday on the eve of key US jobs data that could... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 05:45pm
World Vladimir Putin says Russia ready for talks with Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks with Ukraine, after having previously... Published 05 Sep, 2024 02:05pm