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World - 2024-04-17

Europe

Macron says EU has ‘duty’ to expand Iran sanctions

BRUSSELS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday the EU and its Western allies must expand sanctions on...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:31pm

Lebanon’s Hezbollah targets Israel base, wounding 14 soldiers

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah group said it attacked an Israeli army base near the border on Wednesday, with the...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:26pm

South Asia

Just not cricket: Indian politicians bat for power

NEW DELHI: Cricket is more than just a game in India: critics accuse ruling-party politicians and the sport’s...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 07:08pm

Middle East

Hamas leader Haniyeh to visit Turkiye this weekend: Erdogan

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan said Wednesday he will host the leader of Palestinian group Hamas,...

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 08:40pm

South Asia

70 killed as Afghanistan hit by heavy rains

KABUL: Around 70 people have been killed by heavy rains lashing Afghanistan over the past five days, the...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:29pm

Europe

EU chief demands ‘European awakening’ on defence

BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said Europe must take the “next leap forward” on defence as it...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:25pm

Europe

China, EU trade tensions risk a full trade war, European Chamber president warns

GUANGZHOU: China and Europe face a “slow motion train accident” as a rising tide of protectionism threatens to...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:22pm

Europe

Ukraine says Russia steps up illegal use of tear gas to clear trenches

KYIV/DONETSK REGION: The Ukrainian infantryman, call sign “Ray”, said he quickly pulled on his gas mask after a...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:17pm

South Asia

Elon Musk likely to unveil $2-$3bn India investment during visit, sources say

NEW DELHI: Tesla chief Elon Musk is set to announce an investment in India of $2-$3 billion, mainly for building a...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 04:55pm

Europe

UK’s David Cameron urges G7 to impose new sanctions on Iran

LONDON: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged the G7 Wednesday to adopt new “coordinated sanctions” against...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 03:40pm

MENA

Qatar says Gaza ceasefire talks at ‘delicate phase’

DUBAI: Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Wednesday talks...

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 03:31pm

Europe

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy appeals for support after Russian strike on city of Chernihiv kills at least 10

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for sufficient determination and support from Western partners...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 02:27pm

Middle East

33,899 Palestinians killed in Israel’s Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says

DUBAI: Israel’s military aggression in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 33,899 Palestinians and wounded 76,664...

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 03:19pm

Middle East

Crew of ship seized by Iran are safe, operator MSC says

The 25 crew members of the MSC Aries, which was seized by Iran on April 13, are safe, shipping firm MSC said on...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 02:21pm

Middle East

Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains

DUBAI: Dubai’s giant highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on Wednesday...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 01:17pm

South Asia

Gandhi to Stalin: India’s disparate opposition

NEW DELHI: India’s opposition faces huge challenges as their loose coalition of more than two dozen parties take on...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 12:51pm

USA

Security Council to vote Thursday on Palestinian state UN membership

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday on the Palestinians’ application to become a...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 12:22pm

South Asia

X blocks India election posts after takedown orders

NEW DELHI: Social media platform X has blocked several posts in India containing political speech after authorities...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 12:11pm

Europe

Croatia votes after bitter PM-president fight

ZAGREB: Croatia began voting in a parliamentary election on Wednesday after a bitter campaign between a prime...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 12:07pm

Europe

French far right gets youthful vibe with 28-year-old leader

ROYAN: France’s far-right National Rally is banking on its youthful and charismatic party leader to be a major asset...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:47am

Middle East

US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again

WASHINGTON/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The US and its allies planned fresh sanctions against Iran over its unprecedented...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:11am

Asia

Hundreds evacuated after Indonesia’s Ruang volcano erupts

JAKARTA: At least 800 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province have been evacuated after multiple eruptions of...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:46am

MENA

Dubai International Airport says it is experiencing significant disruption due to bad weather

DUBAI: Dubai International Airport (DXB) said on Wednesday that it was experiencing significant disruption due to...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:20am

Scholz urges China to use Russia ‘influence’ to end Ukraine war

BEIJING: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday he had urged Xi Jinping to press ally Russia to end its...