Pentagon warns Iran against expanding conflict WASHINGTON: The US military said on Sunday it was increasing its air support capabilities in the Middle East and... Published 30 Sep, 2024 07:06am
World Republican report slams Biden’s 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal WASHINGTON: Republicans on Sunday released a critical report on US President Joe Biden’s 2021 military withdrawal... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
World US announces $1.7bn in new security assistance for Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday announced new military aid for Ukraine valued at around $1.7 billion that... Published 29 Jul, 2024 10:32pm
World Thousands protest Netanyahu outside US Capitol WASHINGTON: Thousands of demonstrators marched towards the US Capitol on Wednesday to protest Benjamin Netanyahu and... Published 24 Jul, 2024 11:29pm
World Finland approves defence treaty with US HELSINKI: The Finnish Parliament on Monday unanimously approved a defence pact with the United States, which will... Published 02 Jul, 2024 05:07am
World US in Gaza ceasefire push with UN vote, Mideast tour GAZA STRIP: The United States stepped up pressure Monday for a Gaza ceasefire with a call for a UN Security Council... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 01:19pm
World Israel strikes Rafah after UN court orders halt to offensive RAFAH: Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded Rafah, after the government dismissed an order by the top UN court to... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:59pm
World US military says first aid delivered to Gaza via temporary pier JERUSALEM: The US military said aid deliveries began Friday via a temporary pier in Gaza aimed at ramping up... Published 17 May, 2024 10:52pm
World India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran port deal NEW DELHI: India’s foreign minister has said his company will work to communicate the benefits of a strategic port... Updated 15 May, 2024 03:54pm
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The best way forward is to show the rattler that you are not rattled “Social media attacks can rattle anyone.” “Indeed, but isn’t it important not to let the rattler know that you are... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
World Houthis attack Greek, US ships: Centcom DUBAI: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched fresh attacks on Red Sea shipping including a Greek... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
World US says it destroyed anti-ship ballistic missile, two drones launched by Houthis WASHINGTON: The US military said on Wednesday that it destroyed one inbound anti-ship ballistic missile and two... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:55am
World Biden orders US military to establish port in Gaza: officials WASHINGTON: The US military is to set up a temporary port in Gaza so that more aid can get into the beleaguered... Published 07 Mar, 2024 11:04pm
Print Ship sunk by Houthi strike poses environmental risk: US military ADEN, (Yemen): A UK-owned ship attacked by Houthi militants last month sank in the Red Sea, the US military... Updated 04 Mar, 2024 09:39am
World US military cargo planes begin air drop to Gaza WASHINGTON: Three US military cargo planes air-dropped food into the besieged Gaza Strip on Saturday, an American... Published 02 Mar, 2024 08:59pm
World US military strikes more missiles in Yemen WASHINGTON: The US military said Sunday it had struck more devices and missiles in Huthi-controlled areas of Yemen... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:26am
World Minor damage to ship hit by projectile off Yemen’s Hodeidah coast CAIRO: A cargo ship in the Red Sea suffered minor damage after being hit by a projectile while sailing off the coast... Published 06 Feb, 2024 10:37am
World Iran says Yemen strikes ‘contradict’ US, UK policy TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday denounced the latest US and UK strikes on targets in Yemen saying they “contradict” their... Published 04 Feb, 2024 02:26pm
World US strikes 10 Houthi drones, downs unmanned Iranian aircraft WASHINGTON: American forces carried out strikes in Yemen against 10 attack drones and a ground control station... Published 02 Feb, 2024 05:20am
World US military declares two Navy SEALs lost at sea ‘deceased’ WASHINGTON: Two US Navy SEALs who went missing during an operation to seize Iranian weapons bound for Yemen’s ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
World Houthis say US ship hit in Gulf of Aden attack SANAA: Yemen’s Houthi claimed another attack on a US ship early Friday, after the United States launched fresh... Published 19 Jan, 2024 11:47am
World Aggression widens: US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen, officials say WASHINGTON/ADEN: The United States and Britain launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets... Updated 12 Jan, 2024 11:32am
World US, British forces shoot down 21 drones and missiles fired from Yemen: military WASHINGTON: American and British forces shot down 18 drones and three missiles Tuesday that were launched by Yemen’s... Published 10 Jan, 2024 11:08am
World Biden will not fire Pentagon chief Austin, Trump calls for removal ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Joe Biden does not plan to fire Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over his failure ... Published 09 Jan, 2024 04:18am
World Biden will not fire Pentagon chief Austin, Trump calls for removal ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Joe Biden does not plan to fire Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over his failure... Published 08 Jan, 2024 11:04pm
World Fighting rages in Gaza as Israel signals tactics shift, troop pullback OCCUPIED AL-QUDS: Israel pulled tanks out of some Gaza City districts on Monday, residents said, as it announced... Published 02 Jan, 2024 05:21am
Print US strikes kill 10 Houthis attacking ship in Red Sea HODEIDA, (Yemen): The US military said Sunday its Navy helicopters fired at Iran-backed Houthi rebel boats off Yemen... Updated 01 Jan, 2024 09:06am
World Israel attacks central Gaza, kills dozens more Palestinians Israeli forces have killed 195 Palestinians and wounded 325 in the past 24 hours, bringing recorded toll to 21,110 killed and 55,243 wounded since Oct. 7 Updated 27 Dec, 2023 10:40pm
World Israel PM says Hamas must be destroyed for peace CAIRO/GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep fighting in Gaza until... Published 26 Dec, 2023 10:55am
Print War risk insurance rates edge up LONDON: War risk insurance premiums edged up for Red Sea voyages after three vessels were attacked in the area on... Updated 05 Dec, 2023 09:02am