Israeli minister says Netanyahu ‘failing,’ calls for elections JERUSALEM: An Israeli cabinet minister accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition of “failing miserably”... Published 29 May, 2024 11:41pm
Europe France’s Macron: ‘Systematic postponement’ of a two-state solution in Israel/Palestine conflict should end PARIS: France’s President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday there should be an end to the “systematic postponement”... Published 29 May, 2024 11:21pm
Israel using tunnel claims to ‘justify’ Rafah offensive: Egypt media CAIRO: Israel is using claims of tunnels under Egypt’s border with Gaza as cover for its offensive against Hamas,... Published 29 May, 2024 10:44pm
USA US tells UN: Israel undermines goals with civilian harm in Gaza UNITED NATIONS: Israel must do more to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza and should “remove all barriers to the... Updated 29 May, 2024 10:21pm
South Asia India weather bureau says record temperature reading could be sensor ‘error’ NEW DELHI: India’s government-run weather bureau said Wednesday a station measurement showing a potentially... Published 29 May, 2024 08:50pm
Middle East Israel says Gaza war likely to last another seven months as tanks probe Rafah CAIRO: Israel sent tanks on raids into Rafah on Wednesday and said its war on Hamas in Gaza would likely continue... Updated 29 May, 2024 10:23pm
Middle East Yemen’s Houthis target six ships in three seas DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthis targeted six ships in three different seas, including the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk... Published 29 May, 2024 06:49pm
Middle East Palestinian minister urges US to press Israel to open Rafah crossing GENEVA: The Palestinian health minister on Wednesday urged the United States to pressure Israel to open the Rafah... Published 29 May, 2024 06:30pm
South Asia Iran made sea-launched ballistic missile available to Houthis DUBAI: Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday that Tehran’s sea-launched ballistic missile... Published 29 May, 2024 05:52pm
Middle East Turkiye’s Erdogan says ‘spirit of United Nations dead in Gaza’ ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday hit out at the United Nations and called on the “Islamic... Published 29 May, 2024 05:48pm
Europe Ukraine says seven killed in series of Russian attacks KYIV: Ukraine on Wednesday reported seven people had been killed in four regions of the war-battered country, as... Published 29 May, 2024 05:31pm
South Asia Indian climber rescued from Everest dies in hospital as season closes KATHMANDU: An Indian climber who was evacuated from Mount Everest after he fell ill last week has died, taking the... Published 29 May, 2024 05:28pm
Africa China’s Xi meets Egyptian leader Sisi in Beijing BEIJING: President Xi Jinping welcomed Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to Beijing on Wednesday, as the... Published 29 May, 2024 05:27pm
Middle East Three Israeli soldiers killed in combat in southern Gaza, military says OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said three soldiers had been killed in combat in southern Gaza on... Updated 29 May, 2024 04:52pm
Clashes erupt at Israeli embassy protest in Mexico MEXICO CITY: Clashes broke out Tuesday between police and protesters outside the Israeli embassy in Mexico, rallying... Published 29 May, 2024 12:50pm
South Asia Indian capital New Delhi records highest-ever temperature of 49.9 Celsius NEW DELHI: Temperatures in India’s capital have soared to a record-high 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 Fahrenheit) as... Updated 29 May, 2024 03:08pm
Asia China hosts Arab leaders at forum aimed at deepening ties BEIJING: China on Wednesday hosts a litany of Arab dignitaries and diplomats ahead of a forum Beijing hopes will... Published 29 May, 2024 12:36pm
South Asia Cyclone toll in Bangaldesh and India rises to 65 KOLKATA: A powerful cyclone that smashed into low-lying Bangladesh and India killed at least 65 people, including in... Published 29 May, 2024 12:28pm
Europe Belarus halts participation in European military treaty MOSCOW: President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree suspending Belarus’ participation in a treaty that limits... Published 29 May, 2024 12:13pm
‘A mountain fell on them’ says rescue worker at PNG landslide site SYDNEY: Families in Yambali village in Papua New Guinea were sleeping peacefully in their beds when a “mountain” of... Published 29 May, 2024 11:44am
Europe Ukrainian drone destroyed over Russia’s Armavir, regional governor says MOSCOW: Russian air defences destroyed a Ukrainian drone over the city of Armavir on Wednesday, regional governor... Published 29 May, 2024 11:43am
Asia World’s largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire MANILA: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) called on Wednesday for a... Updated 29 May, 2024 01:09pm
Algeria proposes UN action to ‘stop killing in Rafah’ UNITED NATIONS: Algeria on Tuesday proposed a draft UN Security Council resolution that demands a ceasefire in the... Published 29 May, 2024 10:58am
Donors vow $5.4bn for Syrian refugees BRUSSELS (Belgium): International donors led by the EU on Monday pledged five billion euros ($5.4 billion) for ... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Europe 120 business leaders back UK’s Labour in election LONDON: The UK’s Labour party won the backing on Tuesday of 120 business leaders, in a timely boost as it bids to... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
South Asia 12 Indians killed in quarry collapse after cyclone rains GUWAHATI, (India): Torrential rains in the wake of a powerful cyclone caused the collapse of a quarry in India’s... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Trump defense attorney attacks hush money case as ‘lies’ NEW YORK: Defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money trial made their final pitch to the jury on Tuesday,... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Iraq’s Sadr demands closure of US embassy after Rafah strike BAGHDAD: Influential Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr renewed his calls to close the US embassy in Baghdad Tuesday after an... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Africa South Africa gears up for ‘most unpredictable’ vote JOHANNESBURG: South Africans braced Tuesday for a tight general election that may loosen the ruling ANC’s 30-year... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am