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World Lebanon says Israeli strike that killed media workers a ‘war crime’ BEIRUT: Lebanon accused Israel of targeting journalists in a “deliberate” attack that killed three media workers in... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:17pm
World Antony Blinken urges Israel to use opportunity to end war in Gaza TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel on Wednesday to use the opportunity to end the war in... Published 23 Oct, 2024 01:37pm
World Israel says killed Nasrallah’s apparent successor in Beirut strike TEL AVIV: Israel’s army said it had killed the cleric tipped to succeed slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in... Published 23 Oct, 2024 11:46am
World Blinken urges Israel to ‘capitalise’ on Sinwar death and reach Gaza truce TEL AVIV/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/CAIRO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
World Hezbollah says it will escalate war with Israel after Hamas leader killed OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Lebanon’s Hezbollah group said on Friday it was moving to a new and escalating phase in... Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:17am
World Antony Blinken says US wants Lebanon solution, not ‘broader conflict’ VIENTIANE: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced hope Friday for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon and... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 08:36pm
World Antony Blinken arrives at Asia summit with firm line on Myanmar, China VIENTIANE: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Laos on Thursday for the East Asia Summit, where he will... Published 10 Oct, 2024 11:08am
World In Egypt, Blinken to discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire CAIRO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hopes to advance efforts to achieve a ceasefire deal in Gaza as well as... Published 18 Sep, 2024 10:06am
World Iran’s President to attend BRICS summit in Russia DUBAI: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Russia, state media cited... Published 15 Sep, 2024 03:45pm
World Antony Blinken arrives in Ukraine in show of support for Kyiv KYIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British foreign minister David Lammy arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday for... Published 11 Sep, 2024 03:16pm
World Iran threatens ‘action’ over new Western sanctions TEHRAN: Iran has vowed to respond to fresh sanctions imposed by Britain, France and Germany over what they said was... Published 11 Sep, 2024 12:57pm
World Russian ambassador says US plans to give Ukraine carte blanche on weapons Russia believes that the United States will at some point remove all restrictions on the use of weapons supplied to... Published 23 Aug, 2024 10:49am
Markets Oil prices steady as US crude draw limits downside Oil prices steadied on Thursday after four days of declines on investor concern over the global demand outlook,... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 05:42pm
World Antony Blinken heads to Egypt on Gaza truce push TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to Egypt Tuesday for talks on a Gaza ceasefire as he pushes... Published 20 Aug, 2024 12:40pm
World Antony Blinken says ‘decisive moment’ for Gaza ceasefire talks TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday called the latest diplomatic push by Washington to achieve... Published 19 Aug, 2024 11:31am
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World Fears of Middle East war grow after Hamas leader’s killing BEIRUT: Middle East tensions soared as Iran and its allies readied their response to the assassination of Hamas’s... Updated 04 Aug, 2024 09:10pm
World Antony Blinken says US not involved in killing of Hamas leader U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday the United States was not involved in the assassination of... Updated 31 Jul, 2024 05:20pm
World US Defence Secretary says Hezbollah-Israel conflict not inevitable MANILA: United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin does not believe that a fight between Israel and Hezbollah is... Published 30 Jul, 2024 01:48pm
World US to announce military command revamp in Japan, official says TOKYO: The United States will unveil a major revamp of its military command structure in Japan and other measures to... Published 28 Jul, 2024 11:31am
World Israel strikes Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon foes after attacks GAZA STRIP: The Middle East was reeling Sunday from deadly violence with Israel bombing Gaza, Lebanon and Yemen in... Published 21 Jul, 2024 12:29pm
World US tells top Israeli officials Gaza civilian toll ‘unacceptably high’ WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told two top Israeli officials on Monday of the “unacceptably high”... Updated 16 Jul, 2024 10:21pm
World US urges Israel’s defence minister to avoid Lebanon escalation WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Israel during a Monday meeting with its defence minister... Published 25 Jun, 2024 01:07pm
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World Antony Blinken heads to key mediator Qatar after Hamas truce deal reply AMMAN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was heading on Wednesday to talks in key mediator Qatar after Hamas gave... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 01:48pm
World Hamas says it creates broad prospects for a ceasefire deal in Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Hamas on Wednesday said its “positive” response to a US ceasefire plan for the... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 11:52am
World Antony Blinken in Israel to push ceasefire plan for Gaza TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks with key Israeli opposition figures on Tuesday, a day... Published 11 Jun, 2024 11:10am
World Saudi crown prince, Biden aide discuss ‘semi-final’ security deal RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler and a top aide to US President Joe Biden have discussed a “semi-final” version... Published 19 May, 2024 05:25pm
World Israeli forces kill 3 in West Bank: Palestinian authorities RAMALLAH: Israeli troops shot and killed three men during clashes in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials... Updated 16 May, 2024 03:07pm