10 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank’s Jenin, Palestinian ministry says CAIRO: Israeli forces killed 10 Palestinians and wounded 25 others in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin since... Published 22 May, 2024 11:47pm
Europe France tests updated air-launched nuclear missile PARIS: France on Wednesday carried out its first test firing of an updated nuclear-capable missile designed to be... Published 22 May, 2024 11:01pm
Europe UK general election to be held on July 4: media LONDON: A UK general election is to be held on July 4, British media reported on Wednesday quoting sources, as Prime... Published 22 May, 2024 09:01pm
Stocks Most major Gulf bourses drop, Abu Dhabi hits two-year low Most major stock markets in the Gulf slipped on Wednesday amid falling oil prices, with investors awaiting minutes... Published 22 May, 2024 07:38pm
Middle East Israeli aggression in Gaza brings urgency to two-state solution OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: More than seven months of Israeli aggression after Hamas attacks have highlighted the gulf... Published 22 May, 2024 07:38pm
South Asia Missing Bangladeshi lawmaker found murdered in India, minister says DHAKA: A member of Bangladesh’s ruling party was found murdered in the Indian city of Kolkata on Wednesday morning,... Published 22 May, 2024 06:47pm
Europe No two-state solution without dialogue, Berlin says on Palestine recognition BERLIN: A German foreign ministry spokesperson stressed Berlin’s support for a two-state solution on Wednesday,... Published 22 May, 2024 05:48pm
Europe Two dead as Ukraine strikes Russia and occupied east MOSCOW: Ukraine attacked a number of villages in Russia’s Belgorod border region and the occupied eastern city of... Published 22 May, 2024 04:47pm
MENA Saudi praises European countries’ recognition of Palestinian state Says decision by friendly countries affirms international consensus on inherent right of Palestinian people to self-determination Updated 22 May, 2024 10:17pm
Europe Death of Iran’s president has delayed talks with IAEA, Grossi says HELSINKI: The deaths of Iran’s president and foreign minister in a helicopter crash have caused a pause in the UN... Published 22 May, 2024 03:43pm
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Europe At least seven wounded in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Chuhuiv, governor says KYIV: A Russian attack on the northeastern town of Chuhuiv in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region wounded at least seven people... Published 22 May, 2024 01:56pm
Middle East Israel revokes order to cut AP live Gaza video feed OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel walked back its decision to shut down an Associated Press live video feed of war-torn... Updated 22 May, 2024 02:29pm
Europe Norway, Ireland, Spain say will recognise Palestinian state OSLO: Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on Wednesday that they will recognise a Palestinian state, prompting... Updated 22 May, 2024 08:51pm
South Asia Emirates flight lands safely after hitting flamingos in Mumbai MUMBAI: An Emirates flight landed safely in Mumbai late on Monday night after colliding with a flock of flamingos... Published 22 May, 2024 12:39pm
South Asia Nepali reaches summit of Everest for record 30th time KATHMANDU: Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record Wednesday as the person to have scaled Mount Everest... Published 22 May, 2024 11:48am
MENA Tens of thousands gather for Raisi funeral procession in Tehran TEHRAN: Tens of thousands of Iranians flocked to the streets of Tehran Wednesday to join the funeral processions of... Updated 22 May, 2024 03:12pm
USA Iowa tornado kills ‘multiple’ people in small town reduced to rubble A powerful tornado ripped through a small Iowa town on Tuesday, killing multiple people and leaving at least a dozen... Published 22 May, 2024 10:51am
MENA Israeli forces raze parts of Gaza’s Jabalia, hit Rafah with airstrikes Israeli forces thrust deeper into Jabalia in northern Gaza on Tuesday, striking a hospital and destroying... Published 22 May, 2024 10:32am
Europe New Caledonia protesters, police play ‘cat and mouse’ before Macron arrives Protesters and a thousand French police reinforcements were playing a “game of cat and mouse” in New Caledonia,... Published 22 May, 2024 10:09am
Iranians pay last respects to president TEHRAN: Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered Tuesday to mourn president Ebrahim Raisi and seven members of his... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
UN plans new routes for halted Gaza aid deliveries from US-built pier NEW YORK: The United Nations is planning new routes to distribute aid from a US-built pier in Gaza, a spokesperson... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
MENA Pakistan’s IT cos like incorporating in Dubai: ease of payments is just one of many reasons Dubai’s appeal as the preferred destination for Pakistan’s software companies has a lot to do with the streamlined... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:31am