Pentagon tells Israel it will adjust US troops in Middle East WASHINGTON: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has informed Israel about current and future changes to U.S. forces... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 12:22am
Asia South Korea says no response from North on flood relief offer SEOUL: South Korea said Friday it had received no response after trying to contact the North to offer humanitarian... Published 02 Aug, 2024 10:48pm
Europe France urges Moscow to release others ‘arbitrarily’ detained in Russia PARIS: France on Friday welcomed a historic prisoner swap between Russia and the West and urged Moscow to set free... Published 02 Aug, 2024 10:35pm
South Asia Student leader release fails to quell Bangladesh protests DHAKA: Demonstrations in Bangladesh after Friday prayers demanded justice for victims of nationwide unrest and... Published 02 Aug, 2024 04:56pm
Europe Kremlin says prisoner deal ‘completely different’ from Ukraine MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Friday said possible talks over the conflict in Ukraine were based on “completely different... Published 02 Aug, 2024 04:48pm
Airlines avoid some Mideast airspace, cancel Israel flights as tensions mount Airlines are avoiding Iranian and Lebanese airspace and cancelling flights to Israel and Lebanon, as concerns grow... Published 02 Aug, 2024 01:40pm
Europe Some freed prisoners ‘feared for their lives’: German chancellor COLOGNE: Some prisoners freed from Russia and Belarus in a major swap had feared for their lives, Chancellor Olaf... Published 02 Aug, 2024 12:06pm
Europe Turkiye blocks access to Instagram ISTANBUL: Turkiye on Friday blocked access to the Instagram social media network, the national communications... Published 02 Aug, 2024 11:45am
Middle East Slain Hamas chief Haniyeh to be buried in Qatar DOHA: Qatar on Friday is due to hold funeral ceremonies for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh after his killing in Tehran,... Published 02 Aug, 2024 11:41am
USA US recognizes Maduro’s opponent as winner in Venezuela election WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition... Published 02 Aug, 2024 11:06am
USA Plane carrying detainees released by Russia lands in US WASHINGTON: A plane carrying detainees released by Russia landed in the United States late on Thursday at Joint Base... Published 02 Aug, 2024 10:49am
South Asia India landslides rescue operations speed up with new metal bridge CHOORALMALA: The search for survivors and bodies after devastating landslides in Kerala is expected to speed up on... Published 02 Aug, 2024 10:41am
Australia says Israel did not deliberately kill foreign aid workers in Gaza SYDNEY: Israeli air strikes that killed international aid workers in Gaza in April were the result of serious... Published 02 Aug, 2024 10:35am
USA Joe Biden says killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh not helpful for ceasefire talks WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said on Thursday the killing of Palestinian group Hamas’ leader Ismail Haniyeh... Updated 02 Aug, 2024 06:46pm
N Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat SEOUL: North Korea wants to reopen nuclear talks with the United States if Donald Trump is re-elected as president... Published 02 Aug, 2024 08:19am
China hopes Palestinian factions can create independent state soon BEIJING: China hopes Palestinian factions can create an independent state as soon as possible, a Chinese foreign... Published 02 Aug, 2024 06:50am
Russia frees US reporter in major prisoner swap with West: Turkey ANKARA: US journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan were released Thursday, the Turkish... Published 02 Aug, 2024 06:48am
Trump loses appeal of gag order in hush money criminal case NEW YORK: A New York state appeals court on Thursday rejected Donald Trump’s challenge to a gag order in his hush... Published 02 Aug, 2024 06:43am
South Asia BP to develop new oil and gas fields in Iraq BAGHDAD: Iraq signed an agreement with British energy giant British Petroleum on Thursday to develop four oil and ... Published 02 Aug, 2024 06:41am
Middle East Hamas calls for ‘day of rage’ for group leader’s burial DOHA: Palestinian group Hamas called for a “day of furious rage” on Friday, coinciding with the burial of its... Published 02 Aug, 2024 06:38am
US says plea deal reached with 9/11 mastermind WASHINGTON: US prosecutors have reached a deal with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the Pentagon said... Published 02 Aug, 2024 05:55am
Middle East Hezbollah chief says response against Israel ‘inevitable’ BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah warned Thursday that the group was bound to respond to Israel’s killing ... Updated 02 Aug, 2024 06:35am
Israelis demand hostages’ return as war hits 300 days TEL AVIV: Shouting slogans and waving national flags, hundreds of Israelis marched in Tel Aviv to demand the return... Published 02 Aug, 2024 12:29am
Israel PM says in ‘very high level of defensive and offensive’ preparation JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel was prepared for any “aggression” against... Published 02 Aug, 2024 12:13am
Europe Kamala Harris calls Russian opposition figure Navalnaya after prisoner swap WARSAW: US Vice President Kamala Harris called Russian opposition figurehead Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late... Published 02 Aug, 2024 12:08am