Palestinians in Gaza see themselves as ‘zombies’: UN official BRUSSELS: Palestinians in Gaza feel they are “zombies” left to fend for themselves, the UN humanitarian coordinator... Published 10 Sep, 2024 11:01pm
Europe UK says started ‘termination of all direct air services’ to Iran LONDON: The UK said Tuesday it has started terminating “all direct air services between the UK and Iran” as part of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:50pm
USA US steps up sanctions over Iran missile deliveries to Russia WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday unveiled fresh sanctions against more than a dozen firms and individuals in... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:39pm
South Asia US to discuss economic support for Bangladesh interim government US officials will hold talks with Bangladesh’s interim government to see how the United States can support the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 09:27pm
Europe Blinken says Russia received missiles from Iran, warns of threat to European security LONDON: Russia has received ballistic missiles from Iran and will likely use them in Ukraine within weeks, U.S.... Published 10 Sep, 2024 09:14pm
Africa Kenya court halts Adani airport deal NAIROBI: Kenya’s High Court has halted a controversial deal for Indian firm Adani to take over the country’s main... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:49pm
Middle East Israel defence minister says Gaza truce deal a ‘strategic opportunity’ TEL AVIV: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant offered his support for a hostage release agreement in the first... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:22pm
Middle East Gaza agency says Israeli strike kills 40 in humanitarian zone AL-MAWASI: Gaza’s civil defence agency said an Israeli strike Tuesday on a humanitarian zone in the Palestinian... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:53pm
Middle East Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 41,020 The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Tuesday that at least 41,020 people have been killed in the war between... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:46pm
MENA Polio vaccine push moves to northern Gaza amid disruptions: WHO GENEVA: The third phase of a giant polio vaccination drive targeting children in Gaza began Tuesday in a... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:43pm
South Asia Indian state orders internet blackout, curfew after ethnic clashes NEW DELHI: India’s strife-torn northeastern state of Manipur ordered an internet blackout on Tuesday, after imposing... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:38pm
Middle East Jordan reopens West Bank crossing after deadly attack AMMAN: Jordan reopened a border crossing with the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Tuesday, two days after a truck... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:22pm
Europe Ukraine protecting energy sites against Russian attacks: PM KYIV: Ukraine is gearing up for a harsh winter by repairing and protecting its power system under renewed attacks... Published 10 Sep, 2024 04:56pm
USA SpaceX launches billionaire’s private crew on milestone spacewalk mission WASHINGTON: Four private astronauts blasted into space early on Tuesday in a modified SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 03:59pm
Middle East Standard Chartered starts custody services for digital assets in the UAE DUBAI: Standard Chartered said on Tuesday it had begun offering digital asset custody services in the United Arab... Published 10 Sep, 2024 03:39pm
South Asia Modi had advantage in ‘controlled’ election, opposition leader Gandhi says NEW DELHI: India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday he did not view this year’s two-month general... Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:39pm
South Asia US plans talks on economy with Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus The United States is set to launch economic talks this week with Bangladesh’s interim government, including its... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:02pm
Europe Ukraine attacks Russia with 144 drones, killing one and closing airports MOSCOW: Ukraine on Tuesday struck Moscow and western Russia in one of its biggest ever drone attacks, killing at... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:54pm
Middle East Dozens of displaced Palestinians killed, wounded by Israeli missiles CAIRO: Israeli missiles set ablaze a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza, killing or wounding 65... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:44pm
Europe ‘Loving and being loved’: UK’s Princess Kate says she is grateful after finishing chemotherapy LONDON: Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, said on Monday she had finished her course of preventative chemotherapy... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:13pm
South Asia Rescue on as Typhoon Yagi leaves 40 missing, 63 dead in Vietnam HANOI: Emergency workers raced to evacuate thousands of people from severe floods Tuesday after Typhoon Yagi swept... Published 10 Sep, 2024 11:26am
South Asia Top US, Chinese military officials hold first video call BEIJING/HONG KONG: The United States and China held theatre-level commander talks for the first time on Tuesday,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:59am
Russia invites MbS to October BRICS summit MOSCOW: Russia has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend a BRICS summit in the city of Kazan from... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:06am
Middle East Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 18 BEIRUT: Syria’s health minister said Monday that overnight Israeli strikes killed 18 people in central Hama... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:06am
Europe Ukraine summons Iranian diplomat as Tehran denies missile transfer to Russia KYIV: Ukraine’s foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned a senior Iranian diplomat to warn of ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:04am
Asia Dozens dead after Typhoon Yagi hammers Vietnam HANOI/HAIPHONG: Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm this year, left dozens dead in northern Vietnam and... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:03am
UNESCO warns of global spike in attacks on education PARIS: Attacks worldwide against students and educational facilities rose by 20 percent in 2022 and 2023 over the ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:01am
USA US takes on Google’s ad tech empire in antitrust trial ALEXANDRIA (United States): Google faced its second major antitrust trial in less than a year on Monday as the US... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:57am
Republican report slams Biden’s 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal WASHINGTON: Republicans on Sunday released a critical report on US President Joe Biden’s 2021 military withdrawal... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
UN rights chief warns world risks ‘dystopian future’ GENEVA: The UN rights chief warned Monday that the world needed to change paths to avoid a future filled with... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Europe Germany to extend border controls to curb irregular migration BERLIN: Germany will extend temporary controls to all of its borders to crack down on irregular migration into the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Europe Turkey’s Erdogan calls for summit of Muslim country leaders on Gaza war ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to convene an emergency... Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:05am
USA US electric utilities push for more rate hikes after record year of increases NEW YORK: U.S. electric utilities are seeking to hike customer power bills in 2024, extending last year’s record... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:59am
Europe Russian forces capture village of Memryk in east, Ukraine says troops holding firm MOSCOW: Russian forces pressed on with their advance on the eastern front in their 2-1/2-year-old war against... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:53am
Iran denies reports of missile transfer to Russia DUBAI: A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander denied reports that Iran was transferring missiles to Russia,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:46am
USA US urges Israel to conclude probe into killing of American activist in West Bank WASHINGTON: The United States called on Israel on Monday to complete a full inquiry into the killing of an American... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:17am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept