USA At least nine dead in US tornadoes, storms WASHINGTON: At least nine people were killed across the central United States as tornadoes and other extreme storms... Published 26 May, 2024 10:57pm
Europe Italy opposes use of weapons supplied to Ukraine in Russia ROME: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated Sunday her opposition to the use of weapons supplied to... Published 26 May, 2024 09:24pm
USA More than 670 estimated dead in Papua New Guinea landslide: UN PORT MORESBY: More than 670 people are believed to have died after a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, a UN... Published 26 May, 2024 08:57pm
Middle East ‘Strong’ Palestinian Authority needed for Mideast peace: EU’s Borrell BRUSSELS: A “strong” Palestinian Authority is needed to bring peace in the Middle East, EU foreign policy chief... Published 26 May, 2024 08:35pm
Middle East US expected to lift ban on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia: FT The United States is expected to lift a ban on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, potentially in the... Published 26 May, 2024 07:28pm
Middle East Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says Twelve people travelling on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland were injured during a bout of turbulence,... Published 26 May, 2024 07:10pm
Europe Zelensky invites Biden and Xi to attend Ukraine peace summit KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday urged US President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping... Updated 26 May, 2024 10:27pm
MENA ICC prosecutor says Israel not ‘akin’ to Hamas LONDON: International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan justified his decision to request arrest warrants for... Published 26 May, 2024 05:19pm
Middle East Hamas armed wing says fired ‘large rocket barrage’ at Tel Aviv GAZA STRIP: The armed wing of Palestinian group Hamas said Sunday it had fired a “large rocket barrage” at Israel’s... Published 26 May, 2024 05:13pm
MENA Aid trucks expected to start entering Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing CAIRO: About 200 aid trucks, including four fuel trucks, are expected to enter Gaza on Sunday through the Kerem... Updated 26 May, 2024 02:25pm
Europe Volodymyr Zelenskiy, from Kharkiv, urges Biden, Xi to join peace summit KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on... Published 26 May, 2024 01:38pm
Middle East Israel strikes Rafah after UN court orders halt to offensive RAFAH: Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded Rafah, after the government dismissed an order by the top UN court to... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:59pm
South Asia 800,000 seek shelter as Bangladesh braces for cyclone PATUAKHALI: At least 800,000 Bangladeshis fled their coastal villages Sunday for concrete storm shelters further... Updated 26 May, 2024 08:32pm
South Asia Four children among 27 dead in India amusement park fire AHMEDABAD: Four young children were among 27 people killed when a fire in India ripped through a crowded amusement... Published 26 May, 2024 11:57am
Europe Toll from Russian strike on Kharkiv hardware store rises to 14 KHARKIV: The death toll from Russian strikes on a hardware store in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv rose to 14... Updated 26 May, 2024 05:48pm
Proxy firm advises shareholders to reject Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis said on Saturday it has urged Tesla, opens new tab shareholders to reject a $56... Published 26 May, 2024 10:57am
Africa Burkina Faso extends junta rule by five years Burkina Faso’s ruling junta will remain in power for another five years after participants in national talks on... Published 26 May, 2024 10:50am
Asia China’s Li lands in Seoul for trilateral summit with South Korea, Japan SEOUL/TOKYO: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has arrived in Seoul on Sunday for a trilateral summit with his South Korean... Published 26 May, 2024 10:26am
Three bodies retrieved from Papua New Guinea landslide, UN says SYDNEY: Emergency teams pulled three bodies from the rubble of Papua New Guinea’s massive landslide, the UN said on... Published 26 May, 2024 10:18am
Europe Macron heads to Germany in first French presidential state visit in 24 years PARIS/BERLIN: French President Emanuel Macron lands in Germany on Sunday for a three-day state visit followed by a... Published 26 May, 2024 10:13am
Europe Spanish defence minister says Gaza war is ‘real genocide’ MADRID: The Spanish defence minister said on Saturday that the conflict in Gaza is a “real genocide”, as... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
G7 asks Israel to protect Palestinian banking services STRESA, (Italy): G7 finance ministers urged Israel Saturday not to disrupt “vital financial transactions” in the... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
NASA launches ground-breaking climate change satellite WASHINGTON: A tiny NASA satellite was launched Saturday from New Zealand with the mission of improving climate ... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am