Israel and Egypt trade blame over Rafah Crossing closure JERUSALEM: Israel said on Tuesday that it was up to Egypt to reopen the Rafah Crossing and allow humanitarian relief... Published 14 May, 2024 11:25pm
Europe Russia hits residential areas in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, at least 20 hurt Russia carried out a series of air strikes on residential areas in the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine on... Published 14 May, 2024 10:49pm
MENA ‘Dubai Unlocked’: Pakistanis own properties worth $11bn in emirate city, report says Pakistanis, including ex-government officials, political figures, bureaucrats, and sanctioned individuals own... Updated 14 May, 2024 11:20pm
Middle East Turkiye says to apply to intervene in ICJ genocide case against Israel ANKARA: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday that Turkiye decided to submit its declaration of official... Published 14 May, 2024 08:12pm
MENA UN says nearly 450,000 displaced from Gaza’s Rafah since May 6 RAFAH: The United Nations said Tuesday that nearly 450,000 people have been displaced from Rafah since Israel began... Published 14 May, 2024 07:52pm
South Asia Sri Lanka says around 280 citizens recruited for Russia-Ukraine war COLOMBO: Around 280 Sri Lankans have been recruited to fight on both sides of Russia’s war in Ukraine, officials... Published 14 May, 2024 07:44pm
Middle East Economic shocks spur Saudi to ‘reprioritise’ reforms: official DOHA: Global economic “shocks”, from the coronavirus pandemic to the war in Gaza, have prompted Saudi Arabia to... Published 14 May, 2024 06:48pm
Europe Zelensky expected in Madrid on Friday: Spanish royal palace MADRID: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected in Madrid on Friday for an official visit, Spain’s royal... Published 14 May, 2024 06:31pm
MENA Abu Dhabi sees first beer made in Arab Gulf ABU DHABI: Inside his Abu Dhabi gastro pub, Chad McGehee inspects shiny steel tanks fermenting a special brew: the... Published 14 May, 2024 06:16pm
Middle East World Court to hold hearings over Israel’s Rafah attacks THE HAGUE: The U.N.‘s International Court of Justice will hold hearings on Thursday and Friday to discuss new... Published 14 May, 2024 05:33pm
Europe US tells Ukraine ‘aid on its way’ as Russia claims advances KYIV: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday assured Ukraine that US military aid was “on its way”, as Russia... Published 14 May, 2024 05:25pm
Asia China warns new US tariffs will ‘severely affect’ relations BEIJING: Beijing on Tuesday warned new US tariffs on $18 billion worth of imports from China would “severely affect”... Updated 14 May, 2024 10:33pm
South Asia Sri Lanka cabinet approves new economic law to meet IMF targets COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a new economic law that will cover key targets set by the International... Published 14 May, 2024 02:38pm
Stocks Most Gulf bourses muted in early trade Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued in early trading on Tuesday, as investors were cautious ahead of the US... Published 14 May, 2024 02:31pm
Middle East Israel’s Rafah attack set Hamas talks ‘backward’: mediator Qatar DOHA: Israel’s military operation in Rafah has set truce negotiations with Hamas “backward”, mediator Qatar said on... Published 14 May, 2024 01:45pm
Europe Pro-Palestinian protesters cleared from Geneva university GENEVA: Swiss police moved in early Tuesday to remove some 50 pro-Palestinian student protesters holed up in a... Published 14 May, 2024 01:42pm
South Asia Narendra Modi files candidacy for India election in Hindu holy city VARANASI: Cheering crowds greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday as he submitted his candidacy for a... Published 14 May, 2024 01:39pm
Asia Vladimir Putin to visit Beijing, meet Xi this week BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week and meet with leader Xi Jinping, the two... Published 14 May, 2024 01:29pm
Europe Four injured in Russian shelling of Kharkiv, Ukraine officials say KYIV: Four people were injured in fresh Russian attacks on the battered city of Kharkiv in Ukraine’s northeast,... Published 14 May, 2024 12:36pm
Middle East 35,173 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says DUBAI: Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 35,173 Palestinians and wounded 79,061... Published 14 May, 2024 12:34pm
South Asia Twelve dead, 60 injured in India billboard collapse MUMBAI: Twelve people were killed and at least 60 injured after a billboard collapsed during a fierce storm in... Published 14 May, 2024 11:16am
UN chief ‘gravely concerned’ by clashes in Sudan’s El-Fasher UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “gravely concerned” by fighting in recent days between the... Published 14 May, 2024 10:54am
Europe Blinken in Ukraine on unannounced visit to show US support: AFP journalist KYIV, Ukraine: Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Tuesday morning in Kyiv on an unnanounced visit meant to... Published 14 May, 2024 10:49am
Europe EU to sign off on asylum overhaul as some push for tougher policies BRUSSELS: A month ahead of EU elections expected to see a surge by far-right parties, the 27-nation bloc will on... Published 14 May, 2024 10:47am
Asia Death toll from floods in Indonesia’s West Sumatra rises to 50 JAKARTA: The number of people killed by flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province has risen... Published 14 May, 2024 10:35am
Melinda Gates to step down as co-chair of Gates Foundation BENGALURU: Melinda French Gates is stepping down as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Major airlines sue Biden administration over fee disclosure rule WASHINGTON: Major US airlines are suing the US Transportation Department over a new rule requiring upfront ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
King Charles appoints William to lead Harry’s old regiment LONDON: Britain’s King Charles III officially handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
India vote resumes with IIOJK poised to oppose Modi OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: India’s six-week election resumed Monday including in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
UN nears landmark deal on combatting biopiracy GENEVA: The fight against biopiracy — plundering genetic resources and the traditional knowledge surrounding them... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
N Ireland court blocks UK law to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda BELFAST: A High Court judge in Belfast on Monday ruled that a UK law allowing asylum-seekers to be deported to ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Sunak says UK at ‘crossroads’ but refuses to call election LONDON: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted on Monday that his beleaguered governing Conservative party can win a... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of post-war ‘anarchy’ GAZA CITY: Israel battled Hamas in Gaza on Monday, including in far-southern Rafah, despite US warnings against a... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Turkey unveils package to rein in spending, boost efficiency ANKARA: Turkey will rein in public spending and boost efficiency under a savings plan announced on Monday, launching... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Georgians protest anti-NGO bill as ruling party vows to adopt TBILISI: Hundreds of young Georgians crowded outside parliament on Monday ahead of a third straight night of ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Russia rains attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region after launching offensive RUSKI TYSHKY: Russia on Monday pummelled towns and villages in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region days after... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Tunisian lawyers protest, launch strike after pundit arrested TUNIS: Tunisian lawyers protested and launched a nationwide strike on Monday over the arrest of a lawyer and... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am