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World - 2024-05-06

Hamas chief says group accepts Gaza truce proposal

Ball now in court of Israeli occupation, says another senior official

Published 06 May, 2024 10:40pm

South Asia

India election chiefs warn political parties against AI deepfakes

NEW DELHI: India’s election authorities on Monday warned political parties against using artificial intelligence to...

Published 06 May, 2024 09:52pm

Middle East

Gaza officials say Israel army strikes two Rafah areas it ordered ‘evacuated’

RAFAH/CAIRO: Gaza civil defence and aid officials said on Monday that Israeli jets struck two areas in eastern Rafah...

Updated 06 May, 2024 10:46pm

Middle East

Biden, Netahyahu to speak on Rafah: White House

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday after Israel’s...

Published 06 May, 2024 07:02pm

Middle East

Israel’s Rafah evacuation order ‘unacceptable’: EU’s Borrell

BRUSSELS: EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell on Monday condemned Israel’s order for Palestinians living in...

Published 06 May, 2024 05:41pm

Middle East

IAEA chief in Iran as concern grows over nuclear activity

TEHRAN: UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iran Monday, where he is expected to speak at a conference...

Published 06 May, 2024 05:36pm

Europe

Russia says captured two frontline villages in Ukraine

MOSCOW: Russia said on Monday its forces had captured two more frontline villages in Ukraine, including in the...

Published 06 May, 2024 05:31pm

Europe

EU ready for ‘tough decisions to protect economy’, von der Leyen tells China

PARIS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the EU would not shrink back from...

Published 06 May, 2024 05:28pm

South Asia

India BJP’s election videos targeting Muslims, opposition spark outrage

NEW DELHI: Animated videos shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party targeting opposition Congress and the...

Published 06 May, 2024 05:09pm

Luxury

Wynn Al Marjan releases new details of gaming resort in Ras Al Khaimah

The $3.9-billion resort is set to open in 2027, become MENA's first casino

Updated 06 May, 2024 06:05pm

Stocks

Major Gulf bourses mixed in early trade

Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Monday, amid higher oil prices and rising hopes for an...

Published 06 May, 2024 02:45pm

USA

Joe Biden meets Jordan’s King Abdullah as Gaza ceasefire hopes dim

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will meet Middle East ally, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, at the White House on Monday...

Published 06 May, 2024 02:42pm

Europe

France’s Macron shakes hands with China’s Xi at Elysee Palace

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed China’s President Xi Jinping during a rare visit at the Elysee...

Published 06 May, 2024 02:38pm

Europe

Russia to practise tactical nuclear weapon scenario to deter West

MOSCOW: Russia on Monday said it would hold a military exercise that will include practice for the use of tactical...

Updated 06 May, 2024 02:05pm

South Asia

IAEA chief due in Iran as concern grows over nuclear activity

TEHRAN: UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi is set to arrive in Iran on Monday, where he is expected to speak at...

Published 06 May, 2024 11:57am

Europe

Ukraine air force says it destroys 12 Russia-launched drones

Ukraine’s air force said on Monday that its air defence systems destroyed 12 out of 13 attack drones launched by...

Published 06 May, 2024 11:03am

Europe

Global health heavyweights team up for climate, disease funding

LONDON: Three of the biggest global health funders have joined forces for the first time in a $300 million...

Published 06 May, 2024 11:01am

MENA

Israel begins evacuating part of Rafah ahead of threatened assault

RAFAH: Israel called on civilians to evacuate parts of Rafah on Monday in what appeared to be preparation for a...

Updated 06 May, 2024 01:28pm

Israeli police raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/DOHA: Israeli police raided a Jerusalem hotel room used by Al Jazeera as its de facto office on...