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Russia says US should prove it did not destroy Nord Stream

The United States should try to prove it was not behind the destruction of the Nord Stream gas pipelines that...

Published 16 Feb, 2023 10:44am

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EAD allowed to sign debt rescheduling deal with Russia

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has allowed Economic Affairs Division (EAD) to sign debt...

Updated 16 Feb, 2023 08:55am

World

Ukraine says it shot down Russian balloons

KYIV: Ukraine said Wednesday its aerial defence units had detected half a dozen balloons, apparently launched by...

Published 16 Feb, 2023 01:00am

World

On EU, Ukraine borders, Belarus special forces are ‘ready’

BREST: In reclusive Belarus, just a few kilometres from the EU frontier, special forces in the army of Kremlin ally...

Published 15 Feb, 2023 11:49am

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Possible war crime as Russia holds thousands of children: US report

WASHINGTON: Russia has held at least 6,000 children from Ukraine in camps aimed at re-education in what could...

Published 14 Feb, 2023 11:22pm

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IK accuses Bajwa of thwarting Russian oil deal

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan claimed former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa...

Updated 14 Feb, 2023 09:08am

World

Russian arms supplies to India worth $13bn in past 5 years

Russian supplied India with around $13 billion of arms during the past five years, and New Delhi has orders placed...

Published 13 Feb, 2023 10:29am

Opinion

Seizing Russian assets is easier said than done

The idea is seductively simple: the West should turn over billions of dollars of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine to...

Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:12am

Business & Finance

Moody’s cuts Ukraine debt rating but outlook ‘stable’

WASHINGTON: Moody’s said Friday it has downgraded Ukraine’s debt rating over a protracted war with Russia, but...

Published 12 Feb, 2023 03:56am

World

Zelensky to attend EU summit to press for weapons, fighter jets

BRUSSELS: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to attend an EU summit in Brussels Thursday as the guest of...

Published 09 Feb, 2023 10:21am

Markets

US has questions to answer over Nord Stream explosions: Russia

MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday the United States had questions to answer over its role in...

Published 09 Feb, 2023 07:05am

Opinion

Brussels on tenterhooks for long-awaited Zelensky visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has so far only made one trip abroad since Russia invaded his country almost ...

Updated 09 Feb, 2023 06:31am

World

Russia: EU price cap exemptions show our oil is still in demand

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday that European Union moves to add what he called...

Published 08 Feb, 2023 12:01pm

World

German defence minister in surprise Kyiv visit

KYIV: Germany’s new defence minister, Boris Pistorius, made an unscheduled visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, two weeks...

Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:51am

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Russia says Ukraine planning to blow up buildings in false flag operation

MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry accused Ukraine of preparing to blow up buildings in the eastern Ukrainian city...

Published 06 Feb, 2023 06:44am

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Ukraine ready to repel possible Russian offensive this month: defence minister

KYIV: Ukraine expects a possible major Russian offensive this month, but Kyiv has the reserves to hold back...

Published 06 Feb, 2023 06:41am

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New long-range weapons will not target Russia: Ukraine defence minister

KYIV: Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said Sunday that Kyiv would not use new long-range weapons from...

Published 05 Feb, 2023 07:47pm

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Russia’s Lavrov visits Baghdad to discuss bilateral relations, energy cooperation: Iraqi statement

BAGHDAD: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will arrive in Baghdad on Sunday to discuss boosting bilateral...

Published 05 Feb, 2023 07:37pm

World

Fierce battles in Bakhmut as Russian missiles hit Kharkiv

BAKHMUT: Heavy fighting was underway Sunday in the northern parts of the frontline hotspot Bakhmut, while Russian...

Published 05 Feb, 2023 05:38pm

World

Saudi energy minister warns sanctions could result in energy shortages

DUBAI: Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman warned on Saturday Western sanctions against Russia could...

Published 05 Feb, 2023 12:29am

World

Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners; bodies of British volunteers returned

Ukraine and Russia traded almost 200 prisoners of war in a swap announced separately by both sides on Saturday, with...

Published 04 Feb, 2023 05:58pm

Business & Finance

EU reaches deal on Russian fuel price caps

BRUSSELS: European Union member states on Friday reached agreement on price caps for Russian petroleum products,...

Updated 04 Feb, 2023 10:16am

World

Ukraine arms package includes longer-range precision rockets: Pentagon

WASHINGTON: A new $2.2 billion US arms package for Ukraine includes a new rocket-propelled precision bomb that could...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 11:42pm

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Air raid sirens sound in Kyiv during visit by European leaders

KYIV: Air raid alerts sounded across Ukraine on Friday as European Union leaders were in the country’s capital to...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 02:51pm

World

EU-Ukraine wartime summit to deliver on some issues, disappoint on others

KYIV: European Union leaders will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Friday, bringing the...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 10:51am

Markets

Lowest price offer in Egypt’s tender made for Russian wheat

HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the international tender from Egypt’s state commodities buyer GASC to ...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am

World

US backs Russians competing as neutrals in Olympics

WASHINGTON: The United States backs allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete as neutrals in the Olympic...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 01:07am

World

Putin warns West over arms deliveries to Ukraine

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday vowed a decisive response to any country threatening Russia and lashed...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 12:11am

World

Russia advances in east Ukraine, strike on apartments kills civilians

KYIV: The situation on the front lines in eastern Ukraine “has become tougher” as Russian forces push for gains that...

Published 02 Feb, 2023 10:32am

World

Moscow says Washington ‘destroyed’ arms control pacts

MOSCOW: The Kremlin accused Washington on Wednesday of “destroying” weapons control agreements, after the US said...

Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:23pm