Lebanon media says 3 children among 5 dead in Israeli strikes BEIRUT: Lebanese official media said separate Israeli strikes Tuesday on south Lebanon killed five people including... Published 16 Jul, 2024 11:12pm
Iran open to resuming nuclear accord talks: acting foreign minister DUBAI: Tehran remains open to resuming negotiations with Washington on restoring their participation in a nuclear... Published 16 Jul, 2024 10:30pm
USA No rush for US Fed to cut rates, IMF’s chief economist says WASHINGTON: Cooling inflation data is allowing the Federal Reserve to begin a “very reasonable” shift toward easing... Published 16 Jul, 2024 07:04pm
South Asia IMF cuts Japan’s growth forecast, upbeat on consumption prospects TOKYO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday cut Japan’s economic growth forecast for this year due,... Published 16 Jul, 2024 06:59pm
IMF sees steady global growth, warns of slowing disinflation momentum WASHINGTON: The global economy is set for modest growth over the next two years amid cooling activity in the U.S., a... Updated 16 Jul, 2024 08:33pm
South Asia Five killed in Bangladesh job quota protests DHAKA: At least five demonstrators were killed in Bangladesh on Tuesday during violent clashes between rival student... Updated 16 Jul, 2024 07:22pm
Europe Belgium refuse to host Israel match over security fears BRUSSELS: Belgium will not host the Nations League match against Israel on September 6 over security fears, the... Published 16 Jul, 2024 05:43pm
Middle East Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 30, Palestinian health officials say CAIRO/GAZA: Israeli forces battled Hamas fighters in several parts of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, and Palestinian... Published 16 Jul, 2024 05:29pm
Middle East Crew of capsized oil tanker off Oman still missing DUBAI: The 16-strong crew of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that capsized off Oman are still missing, the country’s... Published 16 Jul, 2024 05:15pm
Middle East Most Gulf markets gain on US rate cut optimism Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday as comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell... Published 16 Jul, 2024 03:31pm
Europe Far right to seek greater influence in EU parliament STRASBOURG: EU leaders’ fate will be in lawmakers’ hands from Tuesday onwards as the European Parliament convenes... Published 16 Jul, 2024 01:27pm
USA US tells top Israeli officials Gaza civilian toll ‘unacceptably high’ WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told two top Israeli officials on Monday of the “unacceptably high”... Updated 16 Jul, 2024 10:21pm
Europe Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at factory in Kursk region, Russian official says A Ukraine drone attack sparked a fire at a factory producing electrical devices and components in the town of... Published 16 Jul, 2024 10:48am
MENA FO says 4 Pakistanis killed, 30 injured in gunfire near mosque in Oman The foreign office (FO) on Tuesday said four Pakistanis were killed and thirty wounded by gunfire near a mosque in... Updated 16 Jul, 2024 08:51pm
Asia North Korea warns of ‘devastating consequences’ over leaflets from South SEOUL: North Korea said on Tuesday that South Korea will face “devastating consequences” over anti-Pyongyang... Published 16 Jul, 2024 10:17am
USA Trump appears with bandaged ear at Republican convention, names Vance as running mate MILWAUKEE: Donald Trump made a triumphant entrance during the first night of the Republican National Convention on... Updated 16 Jul, 2024 10:21pm
South Asia 100 injured as BD student groups clash over job quotas DHAKA: Rival students in Bangladesh clashed on Monday leaving at least 100 people injured, as demonstrators opposing... Published 16 Jul, 2024 05:55am
South Asia Lawyers go on strike in Delhi over criminal law overhaul NEW DELHI: Thousands of lawyers in India’s capital protested on Monday against an overhaul in criminal legislation... Published 16 Jul, 2024 05:55am
Trump nominated for president, picks J D Vance for running mate MILWAUKEE: Donald Trump chose Ohio US Senator J.D. Vance on Monday to be his vice presidential running mate, as the... Published 16 Jul, 2024 03:55am
Israel allows UN to bring in more equipment amid Gaza lawlessness UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations said on Monday that it will start bringing in more armored vehicles and personal... Published 16 Jul, 2024 12:40am
Europe EU imposes sanctions on five Israeli individuals and three entities The European Union announced sanctions on Monday against five Israeli individuals and three entities, describing... Published 16 Jul, 2024 12:22am
Europe Ukraine’s Zelenskiy eyes second summit in November, says Russia should attend KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he aimed to have a plan ready in November to enable Kyiv to hold... Published 16 Jul, 2024 12:11am
Pakistan long-term partner, but policy is to deny support to its long-range ballistic missile programme: US