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War monitor says 2 killed in Israel strikes south of Damascus

BEIRUT: At least two Hezbollah members were killed Monday near the Sayyeda Zeinab area south of Damascus, home to an...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 10:37pm

Markets

US stocks open big election week modestly lower

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks declined early Monday at the start of a busy news week that features a Federal Reserve...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 08:56pm

Sports

China’s Zheng beats Rybakina at WTA Finals

RIYADH: Zheng Qinwen improved her chances of advancing to the semi-finals at the WTA Finals with a 7-6 (7/4), 3-6,...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 08:54pm

World

India condemns violence at Canadian Hindu temple

NEW DELHI: India on Monday demanded Canada protect its citizens after violent clashes at a Hindu temple near Toronto...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 05:09pm

Pakistan

Pakistan anti-polio drive struggles against militants, mistrust

PESHAWAR: Militant attacks and suspicion stemming from misinformation are hampering Pakistan’s battle to eradicate...

Updated 04 Nov, 2024 05:07pm

World

36 dead in bus crash in Indian Himalayas

DEHRADUN: A bus in India plunged into a deep Himalayan ravine on Monday, killing at least 36 passengers and injuring...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 02:45pm

World

Iran slams US deployment of B-52 bombers as ‘destabilising’

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday criticised what he called the United States’...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 02:28pm

World

Israel says top Hezbollah commander killed in Lebanon strike

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Monday it had killed a top Hezbollah commander it accused of overseeing...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 01:51pm

World

Iran executes Jewish Iranian man in murder case

PARIS: Iran on Monday executed a member of the country’s Jewish minority who had been convicted of murder, an NGO...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 01:42pm

World

Final US campaign blitz for Harris and Trump

SCRANTON: Bitter rivals Kamala Harris and Donald Trump embark on a final frenzied campaign blitz Monday with both...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 01:10pm

Business & Finance

Ryanair profit falls as ticket prices drop

LONDON: Irish budget airline Ryanair reported falling net profit for the second quarter on Monday following a drop...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 12:59pm

Sports

Cummins to the rescue as Australia grind past Pakistan in opening ODI

MELBOURNE: Skipper Pat Cummins kept his cool under pressure with a gritty unbeaten 32 to steer Australia to a nervy...

Updated 04 Nov, 2024 04:14pm

Markets

Asian markets rise ahead of US election, Chinese stimulus meeting

HONG KONG: Asian markets rose Monday as investors steel themselves for a too-close-to-call US presidential election,...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 10:35am

Sports

‘Bunch of Kiwis’ sealed historic Test whitewash in India

MUMBAI: New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell hailed his side as “a bunch of Kiwis taking on the world” after their...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 10:31am

World

Chinese space station crew returns after six months in orbit

BEIJING: A three-person Chinese crew returned to Earth early Monday after more than six months aboard the Tiangong...