Germany's Scholz echoes Macron's call for deeper European military cooperation FRANKFURT: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Europe needs closer military collaboration, and said he also favors ... Published 23 May, 2024 11:01pm
Europe Kremlin condemns calls for Kyiv to use US arms in Russia MOSCOW: Moscow on Thursday attacked "hothead" US lawmakers after mounting calls, including from House Speaker Mike... Published 23 May, 2024 10:55pm
MENA Israel warns of ‘serious consequences’ for ties with countries recognising Palestinian state OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign ministry said Thursday that Israel’s ties with Ireland, Norway and Spain will... Published 23 May, 2024 07:55pm
Middle East Egypt still committed to Gaza truce talks, say sources CAIRO: Egypt remains committed to helping negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza despite doubts... Published 23 May, 2024 07:04pm
Middle East 35,800 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says DUBAI: More than 35,800 Palestinians have been killed and 80,011 have been injured in Israeli military offensive on... Published 23 May, 2024 06:59pm
MENA Yellen fears ‘humanitarian crisis’ if Israel cuts off Palestinian banks STRESA: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Thursday of the risk of a “humanitarian crisis” if Israel cuts off... Published 23 May, 2024 04:57pm
Europe Fatal strikes rock Kharkiv as Russia claims fresh advances KYIV: Russian strikes on Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv killed at least seven people, authorities said... Published 23 May, 2024 04:51pm
Europe Russia says EU will feel ‘full measure’ of retaliation over plan to use frozen assets to help Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that the European Union will feel the... Published 23 May, 2024 04:49pm
South Asia India police probe suspected murder of Bangladesh lawmaker KOLKATA: Indian police are working with detectives from neighbouring Bangladesh to investigate the suspected murder... Published 23 May, 2024 04:18pm
MENA Gaza civil defence says 26 killed in Israeli air strikes GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said two pre-dawn Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed 26 people in Gaza... Published 23 May, 2024 03:59pm
Europe World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel’s Rafah aggression THE HAGUE: The International Court of Justice will rule on Friday on South Africa’s request to order a halt to... Updated 23 May, 2024 05:26pm
Europe Kremlin says Russia will retaliate against Norway’s ‘discriminatory’ ban on Russian tourists MOSCOW: The Kremlin called plans by Norway to ban entry for most Russian tourists discriminatory and said on... Published 23 May, 2024 02:48pm
Europe Kremlin says Putin has had no contact with Trump on reporter’s possible release MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Thursday said President Vladimir Putin had not had any contact with Donald Trump, after... Published 23 May, 2024 02:46pm
Middle East Ship off Yemen reports missile strike nearby, vessel and crew safe, UKMTO says DUBAI: A merchant ship off the coast of Yemen reported a missile hitting the water nearby, Britain’s sea trade... Published 23 May, 2024 02:43pm
MENA Thousands bid farewell to Iran’s Raisi ahead of burial TEHRAN: Thousands marched in Iran on Thursday on the final day of funeral rites for president Ebrahim Raisi, who... Updated 23 May, 2024 05:28pm
Europe Norway to block entry for most Russian tourists OSLO: Norway will further restrict access for Russian tourist travellers due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, blocking... Published 23 May, 2024 12:14pm
USA Former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump WASHINGTON: Former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley said on Wednesday that she will vote for Donald... Published 23 May, 2024 12:07pm
USA US House passes crypto bill despite warnings from SEC The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that aims to create a new legal framework for digital... Published 23 May, 2024 11:11am
Europe Emmanuel Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks SYDNEY/PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday police reinforcements in New Caledonia would remain as long... Published 23 May, 2024 10:53am
South Asia In India’s heat, Delhi labourers toil in ‘red hot’ conditions NEW DELHI: Working on a highway project in one of India’s hottest areas this summer, Banwari Singh handles iron bars... Published 23 May, 2024 10:27am
At least 4 killed in Mexico after stage collapse at campaign event, local media report MEXICO CITY: At least four people died and others were injured on Wednesday evening in the northern Mexican state of... Published 23 May, 2024 10:19am
China announces sanctions on US defence firms BEIJING: China said Wednesday it would impose sanctions on a number of US defence firms and several executives over... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Big crowds in Tehran for Raisi’s funeral TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led prayers for late president Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday as... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
World Economic Forum founder Schwab to retire from leadership role GENEVA: Klaus Schwab, the founder and longtime face of the World Economic Forum, will step away from executive... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Palestinians optimistic but wary after recognition moves GAZA STRIP: Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank on Wednesday welcomed the decision by Spain, Ireland and... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Sri Lanka T20 team owner arrested for graft allegations COLOMBO: The foreign owner of a T20 cricket team in Sri Lanka’s Premier League (LPL) was arrested on Wednesday on... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
UK fines Citigroup over European ‘flash crash’ LONDON: British financial regulators Wednesday fined US bank Citigroup for failures in its trading controls after a... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
South Asia Poll panel orders BJP, Congress to show restraint in campaign NEW DELHI: India’s election panel on Wednesday ordered the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition Congress ... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Europe Russia deals symbolic blow to Ukraine with village capture KYIV: Russia said Wednesday that its forces had retaken Klishchiivka, one of a handful of villages on the eastern... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am