Business & Finance Lebanon’s economy to be weighed down by Gaza war: EBRD LONDON: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said Thursday that it expected Lebanon’s economy to... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:28pm
World Mexican security forces kill 11 gunmen in shootout MEXICO CITY: Mexican security forces on Wednesday killed 11 gunmen after a chase and shootout in the country’s... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:23pm
World Ukrainian soldiers recount delicate ‘coexistence’ in Russia’s Kursk KYIV: The “several thousand” Russian civilians still living in territory occupied by Ukrainian troops are mostly... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:21pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks surge more than 3% in afternoon trade HONG KONG: Shares in Hong Kong rallied more than three percent in the afternoon on Thursday, building on a surge... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:19pm
World Mpox vaccine rollout faces challenges in east DR Congo KAMITUGA: Mpox epicentre DR Congo is less than a week away from the start of a vaccination campaign, but the rollout... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:17pm
Sports Stefanos Tsitsipas loses in Japan Open first round TOKYO: Stefanos Tsitsipas’ woes continued after the Greek number four seed exited the Japan Open with a 4-6, 6-1,... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:15pm
Life & Style ‘Barbie’ director Gerwig honored by ‘terrifying’ movie industry LOS ANGELES: “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig paid tribute to risk-takers in the “terrifying” entertainment industry... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:14pm
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World Zelensky alleges Russia plot on nuclear plants in defiant UN address UNITED NATIONS: President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on Wednesday of plotting potentially catastrophic ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
World Iran parliament blocks appointment of Sunni to VP post TEHRAN: The Iranian parliament on Wednesday blocked the appointment of a politician from the Sunni minority as vice... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
World Trump says would destroy Iran if it ‘harms’ a US election candidate WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said Wednesday Iran should be blown “to smithereens” if the Islamic republic is ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
World Kyrgyzstan starts developing giant titanium ore deposit BISHKEK, (Kyrgyzstan): Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday began developing a massive mineral deposit containing titanium, a... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance OECD calls for higher property taxes to fight debt PARIS: The OECD on Wednesday slightly raised its world economic growth forecast for 2024 but called for higher... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
World Netanyahu vows to go all out until Israelis return home JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday warned Israel would not stop its military operations... Published 25 Sep, 2024 11:32pm
World Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine city kill two, wound 19 KRAMATORSK: Russia on Wednesday struck the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk with guided bombs, killing at least... Published 25 Sep, 2024 11:22pm
World Israel army chief tells troops to be ready for ‘possible entry’ into Lebanon OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s army chief told troops on Wednesday to be prepared for a “possible entry” into Lebanon... Published 25 Sep, 2024 09:22pm
Life & Style In election, Hollywood is about cash not endorsements LOS ANGELES, United States: Stars from Taylor Swift to George Clooney are flocking to endorse Kamala Harris, but... Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:40pm
World Afghanistan wants to join BRICS, says Taliban govt KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban government is keen to join the BRICS economic forum, a spokesman said on Tuesday ahead... Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:33pm
Life & Style Dior’s arrows and Amazons as Saint Laurent revives its master PARIS: Dior gave Paris Fashion Week a shot of Olympic adrenaline on Tuesday with a troop of athletic Amazons... Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:28pm
Sports Jacks says new-look England need time to master ODIs LONDON: Will Jacks says England’s new-look one-day side need time to get to grips with a format they rarely play... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:03pm