Israeli defense minister sees ‘significant progress’ on US weapons WASHINGTON: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Wednesday he achieved “significant progress” in addressing... Published 26 Jun, 2024 10:47pm
UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war GENEVA: The United Nations aid chief said on Wednesday he was concerned by the possible spread of the Gaza war... Published 26 Jun, 2024 10:36pm
Europe EU and Zelenskiy expected to sign Ukraine security pact BRUSSELS: The European Union is expected to sign a security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy... Published 26 Jun, 2024 10:27pm
Africa Kenya president backs down on tax rises after deadly protests NAIROBI: Kenya’s president said on Wednesday he would withdraw planned tax rises, bowing to pressure from protesters... Updated 26 Jun, 2024 07:15pm
Europe Tayyip Erdogan says Turkiye stands with Lebanon in light of tensions with Israel ANKARA: President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkiye stood in solidarity with Lebanon in light of growing... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:24pm
Europe NATO picks Netherlands’ Mark Rutte as next boss BRUSSELS: NATO on Wednesday selected Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as NATO’s next boss, as the war in Ukraine... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:20pm
South Asia Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and debt deal with bilateral creditors COLOMBO: Sri Lanka signed an agreement with its bilateral creditors led by Japan and India, Sri Lankan president’s... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15pm
Africa Kenyan protesters promise more rallies after deadly parliament violence NAIROBI: Kenyan protesters vowed on Wednesday to keep up their demonstrations against new tax hikes, a day after... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:07pm
Australian PM says ‘very pleased’ by end to Assange ‘saga’ CANBERRA: Australia’s prime minister said Wednesday he was “very pleased” by the plea deal that ended WikiLeaks... Published 26 Jun, 2024 12:59pm
Europe Russian, US defence ministers discussed Ukraine by phone, Moscow says MOSCOW: Russian Minister of Defence Andrei Belousov and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin spoke by phone on Tuesday to... Published 26 Jun, 2024 12:52pm
South Asia Iran picks new president at turbulent time TEHRAN: Iranians vote on Friday to elect a new president from six candidates, including a lone reformist who hopes... Updated 26 Jun, 2024 03:06pm
South Asia India’s Rahul Gandhi faces new test in revived fortunes NEW DELHI: Once dismissed as an “empty suit”, perennial Indian premier-in-waiting Rahul Gandhi emerged from his... Published 26 Jun, 2024 11:44am
Europe Russia’s Dagestan temporarily on high alert after reports of armed man in Makhachkala Russia’s Dagestan region was put temporarily on a high alert late on Tuesday after reports of an armed man in... Published 26 Jun, 2024 11:35am
Middle East UKMTO flags missile near vessel south of Yemen’s Aden CAIRO: The captain of a merchant vessel reported a missile hitting the water near the ship 52 nautical miles south... Published 26 Jun, 2024 11:22am
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange heads to Australia after US guilty plea SAIPAN: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walked free on Wednesday from a court on the US Pacific island territory of... Published 26 Jun, 2024 11:01am
Asia North Korea missile explodes in midair after launch, South’s military says SEOUL: North Korea test-fired what appeared to be a hypersonic missile off its east coast on Wednesday, but it... Published 26 Jun, 2024 10:57am
Europe Russia to resume direct passenger trains to North Korea in July, Interfax says Russia will resume direct passenger rail service with North Korea in July after a four-year hiatus due to the... Published 26 Jun, 2024 10:28am
Iran’s military: US slaps sanctions on network it accuses of moving billions WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on nearly 50 entities and people it accused of moving... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
China’s Chang’e-6 moon probe lands back on Earth BEIJING: China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe landed on Tuesday in the northern Chinese region of Inner Mongolia, making... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Trump handed plan to halt US military aid to Kyiv unless it talks peace with Moscow WASHINGTON: Two key advisers to Donald Trump have presented him with a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine - if he... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Europe Germany’s Covestro unveils cost cuts amid UAE energy firm takeover talks FRANKFURT, (Germany): German chemical maker Covestro unveiled Tuesday a 400-million-euro ($430-million) cost-cutting... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Europe More UK police officers accused in election betting scandal LONDON: Five more police officers allegedly placed bets on the timing of the UK general election, a force... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
WikiLeaks’ Assange set to be freed after US espionage charge plea deal SYDNEY/WASHINGTON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is due to plead guilty on Wednesday to violating US espionage... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
South Asia India’s lawmakers take oath without duo behind bars NEW DELHI: India’s newly elected lawmakers took the oath of office Tuesday, but without two vocal government... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
ICC issues arrest warrants for Russia army chief, ex-minister THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court on Tuesday said it had issued arrest warrants for Russia’s top army... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
China calls to ‘oppose decoupling’ at economic forum DALIAN: China’s premier called Tuesday for countries to “oppose decoupling”, as economic tensions simmer... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am