At UN, Iran says it will make Israel ‘regret’ reprisals UNITED NATIONS: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday warned that Tehran would make Israel... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:14pm
US announces new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its unmanned aerial vehicle... Updated 19 Apr, 2024 12:46am
USA US, Israel hold virtual meeting Thursday on Rafah WASHINGTON: Senior U.S. and Israeli officials held a virtual meeting on Thursday expected to include a discussion of... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:13pm
Middle East Dubai faces massive clean up after deluge swamps glitzy desert city DUBAI: Dubai, a city in the desert proud of its modern gloss, faced the towering task on Thursday of clearing its... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:06pm
Europe G7 eyeing using frozen Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine loans, EU official says WASHINGTON: Group of Seven members are discussing using nearly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets as collateral... Published 18 Apr, 2024 08:09pm
South Asia India says it is ready to mitigate economic impact of Iran-Israel conflict India is prepared to take adequate steps to mitigate any impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on its economy and will... Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:40pm
Europe Kremlin says any new ‘colonial’ US aid to Ukraine won’t change frontline situation MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Thursday that any new U.S. military aid for Ukraine would not change the situation at... Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:24pm
South Asia Iranian commander warns Tehran could review its ‘nuclear doctrine’ amid Israeli threats DUBAI: Iran could review its “nuclear doctrine” amid Israeli threats, a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards... Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:13pm
Asia China foreign ministry welcomes US Secretary of State Blinken’s visit to China BEIJING: A spokesperspon for the Chinese foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed US Secretary of State Antony... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:16pm
Europe Trump says ‘We’re behind Poland’ as he meets President Duda WARSAW: Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed Ukraine and the Middle East with Republican presidential candidate... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:02pm
Middle East 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
Europe UN says solutions exist to rapidly ease debt burden of poor nations GENEVA: The heavy debt weighing on developing countries can be alleviated through readily available measures, the... Published 18 Apr, 2024 01:32pm
Europe Russia says neutralised 20 drones, 2 missiles MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday said it had neutralised 20 drones and two ballistic missiles in areas bordering Ukraine,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 01:26pm
Australia mulls citizenship for Pakistani guard in Sydney mall attack SYDNEY: Australia’s prime minister said Thursday he will consider granting citizenship to a Pakistani security guard... Published 18 Apr, 2024 01:23pm
Europe Water levels rise in rivers in Russia’s Kurgan, Tomsk regions Water levels have continued to rise in the Tobol and Ob rivers in Russia’s Kurgan and Tomsk regions, respectively,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:03pm
Asia Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure JAKARTA: Indonesia shut a provincial airport and evacuated hundreds of people from the vicinity of the Ruang volcano... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:56am
Asia 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
South Asia IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with international... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:08am
Sydney’s Bondi Westfield mall reopens for tributes after fatal stabbings SYDNEY: Sydney’s Bondi Westfield mall on Thursday reopened for the first time since a man with a knife killed six... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:37am
Europe EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will hear on Thursday how the bloc could act to catch up to the United States,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:34am
MENA UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:25am
Israel reserves ‘right to protect itself’ after Iran attack: Netanyahu JERUSALEM: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his country will decide how to respond to... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Europe Russian missile barrage on Ukraine city kills 17 CHERNIGIV (Ukraine): Three Russian missiles crashed into Ukraine’s historic city of Chernigiv on Wednesday, ... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
MENA In pictures: life in glitzy Dubai disrupted after record rain DUBAI: Dubai’s giant highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on Wednesday... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:44am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer