US expressed deep concern to Israel over Rafah airstrike, State Department says WASHINGTON: The United States expressed deep concern to Israel’s government over an airstrike in Rafah and urged an... Published 28 May, 2024 11:41pm
Israel army says its munitions alone ‘could not’ have caused Sunday’s deadly Rafah blaze JERUSALEM: Israel’s army said Tuesday its munitions alone “could not” have caused a deadly blaze that Gaza health... Published 28 May, 2024 10:43pm
Europe Putin says Western weapons striking Russia would have ‘serious consequences’ MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Tuesday of “serious consequences” if Western countries allowed... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:23pm
Middle East Israeli tanks hit evacuation zone west of Rafah, 21 dead, Gaza health officials say Attack comes two days after an Israeli airstrike on another camp stirred global condemnation Updated 28 May, 2024 10:32pm
USA ‘Dangerous day for America,’ Trump says as closing arguments begin NEW YORK: Closing arguments began Tuesday in the hush money trial of Donald Trump with the White House hopeful... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:26pm
Middle East Saudi king heads cabinet meeting after medical treatment, state media says DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman headed a cabinet meeting on Tuesday after he underwent medical treatment for lung... Published 28 May, 2024 07:12pm
Europe Poland signs $735mn missile contract with US WARSAW: Poland has signed a $735 million contract with the US for the supply of JASSM-ER missiles, Defence Minister... Published 28 May, 2024 07:03pm
Europe Danish parliament rejects proposal to recognise Palestinian state COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s parliament on Tuesday voted down a bill to recognise a Palestinian state, after the Danish... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:30pm
Middle East Israeli tanks reach centre of Rafah as Security Council to discuss camp blaze RAFAH: Israeli tanks penetrated the heart of Rafah on Tuesday despite global outrage over a strike that set ablaze a... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30pm
Middle East South Africa condemns Israel’s ‘deplorable’ Rafah strike JOHANNESBURG: South Africa on Tuesday condemned as “deplorable” an Israeli strike on Gaza’s southern city of Rafah... Published 28 May, 2024 05:23pm
Middle East Spain, Norway, and Ireland recognise Palestinian state Three European countries believe their initiative has strong symbolic impact that is likely to encourage others to follow suit Updated 28 May, 2024 10:42pm
Europe Ukraine returns nuclear power unit to grid, sees no electricity curbs KYIV: Ukraine has brought a nuclear power unit back into operation ahead of schedule after repairs, which made it... Published 28 May, 2024 12:54pm
Europe Recognising Palestinian statehood ‘essential for reaching peace’: Sanchez MADRID: Recognising Palestinian statehood is an “essential” step for achieving peace in the Middle East, Spanish... Updated 28 May, 2024 12:45pm
Middle East Security Council set to meet over deadly Rafah strike RAFAH: The UN Security Council was set to convene an emergency meeting Tuesday over an Israeli strike that killed... Published 28 May, 2024 11:37am
South Asia After Raisi funeral, Iran’s focus turns to vote for successor TEHRAN: After Iran mourned president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a recent helicopter crash, the nation’s focus turns... Published 28 May, 2024 11:30am
South Asia Deadly Bangaldesh cyclone one of longest seen PATUAKHALI: Bangladeshi weather experts said Tuesday that a deadly cyclone that carved a swathe of destruction was... Published 28 May, 2024 11:22am
South Asia Sri Lanka holds rates to manage inflation, foster economic stability COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday to ensure inflation pressures remain in... Published 28 May, 2024 11:01am
Papua New Guinea orders thousands to evacuate from path of ‘active’ landslide SYDNEY: Thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate from the path of a still-active landslide in Papua New... Published 28 May, 2024 10:57am
UN hails $4.8bn in new pledges to boost global connectivity GENEVA: The United Nations said Monday that it had raked in $4.8 billion in new pledges towards closing the global... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Luxury Gold rush in Dubai continues to attract all nationalities including Pakistanis As bullion prices hit record highs in recent weeks, retail demand may have dampened, but traders in Dubai are... Updated 28 May, 2024 11:33am