Israel reserves ‘right to protect itself’ after Iran attack: Netanyahu OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country reserved the right to protect itself... Published 18 Apr, 2024 02:59pm
World China foreign minister says Beijing and Jakarta want regional peace and stability JAKARTA: China and Indonesia have pledged to strengthen economic ties and maintain peace and stability in the... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:41am
World Saudi condemns 'unjustified' Gaza ground operations Saudi Arabia warns against the danger of continuing to carry out these blatant and unjustified violations of international law against the brotherly Palestinian people Updated 28 Oct, 2023 08:57pm
World Israeli hostage families demand government explanation of Gaza strikes JERUSALEM: Families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza on Saturday demanded an immediate government... Published 28 Oct, 2023 02:05pm
World US welcomes aid to Gaza, urges parties to keep Rafah crossing open WASHINGTON: The United States on Saturday welcomed the arrival of aid trucks from Egypt in the war-torn Gaza Strip,... Published 21 Oct, 2023 08:04pm
World Germany’s Scholz says arrival of Gaza aid is ‘good and important’ BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hailed the arrival of trucks carrying humanitarian aid in the besieged Gaza... Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:07pm
Life & Style ‘History is watching:’ Hollywood stars urge Biden to press for Israel, Gaza ceasefire Dozens of Hollywood actors and artists, including comedian Jon Stewart and Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix,... Updated 21 Oct, 2023 03:33pm
World Thousands in Australia join pro-Palestinian march over Gaza SYDNEY: Thousands took part in a pro-Palestinian march in Australia’s biggest city, Sydney, on Saturday, getting... Published 21 Oct, 2023 10:22am
World At the gates of Gaza, aid piles up in Egypt EL-ARISH, EGYPT: Food, medicines, water purifiers, hygiene products and blankets: the aid was piling in Egypt’s... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:07pm
Pakistan President Alvi visits Palestine embassy, condemns Israeli brutalities in Gaza President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday visited the embassy of Palestine in Pakistan and expressed solidarity with the... Published 19 Oct, 2023 10:01pm
World US vetoes UNSC resolution seeking pauses in conflict UNITED NATIONS: The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Wednesday that would have... Published 19 Oct, 2023 05:10am
World Blinken tells Netanyahu in Israel: US will ‘always be there’ TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Benjamin Netanyahu he understood on a personal level ‘the... Published 12 Oct, 2023 07:06pm
World NATO urges Israel to keep Gaza response in proportion BRUSSELS: NATO countries on Thursday told Israel’s defence minister they stood by his country after the attack by... Published 12 Oct, 2023 06:13pm
World UN experts slam ‘horrific’ Hamas attack, Israel siege of Gaza GENEVA: Dozens of the United Nations’ rights experts on Thursday condemned Hamas’ “horrific crimes” and said... Updated 12 Oct, 2023 10:52pm
World Britain withdraws families of embassy staff from Israel LONDON: Britain said Thursday that it was “temporarily” removing the families of staff at its embassy and consulate... Published 12 Oct, 2023 03:25pm
World Turkiye’s Erdogan discusses Israeli-Palestinian conflict with UAE leader ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed the conflict between Israeli and Palestinian forces with Emirati... Published 12 Oct, 2023 03:13pm
World Iran calls on Islamic, Arab countries to confront Israel TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called on Islamic and Arab countries to cooperate in confronting Israel... Published 12 Oct, 2023 02:25pm
World NATO urges Israel to respond with ‘proportionality’ in Gaza BRUSSELS: NATO countries on Thursday told Israel’s defence minister they stood by his country after the attack by... Published 12 Oct, 2023 02:20pm
Markets IEA says risk of oil supply disruptions is limited PARIS: The International Energy Agency said on Thursday the risk of oil supply disruptions due to the conflict... Published 12 Oct, 2023 02:10pm
World Death toll in Gaza rises to at least 1,354: Hamas ministry Israel has vowed Hamas destruction as deaths continue to rise Updated 12 Oct, 2023 09:09pm
World More than 338,000 people displaced in Gaza: UN GENEVA: More than 338,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations said, as... Published 12 Oct, 2023 09:58am
World Thai death toll in Israel-Gaza conflict rises to 21: PM BANGKOK: Twenty-one Thai nationals have been killed in the conflict between Israel and group Hamas, Prime Minister... Published 12 Oct, 2023 09:17am
World Iran president, Saudi crown prince speak for first time since ties restored Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the Palestinian-Israeli... Updated 12 Oct, 2023 02:16pm
World China’s Middle East envoy expected to speak to Israel on Thursday: Bloomberg News China’s special envoy on Middle East issues is expected to have a telephone conversation with Israeli officials on... Published 12 Oct, 2023 08:49am
World Germany urges Qatar to help free Hamas hostages BERLIN: Germany on Wednesday called on Qatar to mediate the release of hostages taken during a surprise attack on... Published 11 Oct, 2023 08:02pm
World Israel PM announces wartime ‘emergency government’ with Gantz JERUSALEM: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Wednesday an “emergency government” with an... Published 11 Oct, 2023 07:52pm
World Israel bombs south Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Israeli shelling hit southern Lebanese towns on Wednesday in response to a fresh rocket attack by... Published 11 Oct, 2023 07:14pm
World Putin says US is inflaming Middle East by sending aircraft carrier group MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States on Wednesday of inflaming the Middle East by... Published 11 Oct, 2023 06:54pm
World Tayyip Erdogan calls Israeli response to Hamas in Gaza a ‘massacre’ ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel’s blockade and bombing of Gaza in retaliation... Published 11 Oct, 2023 05:40pm
World UK foreign minister Cleverly travels to Israel LONDON: British foreign minister James Cleverly traveled to Israel on Wednesday to show solidarity with the Israeli... Published 11 Oct, 2023 05:13pm