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World - 2024-10-29

Europe

Russian army says it has seized east Ukraine town of Selydove

MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry said Tuesday that its forces had captured the eastern Ukrainian town of Selydove...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 11:56pm

Norway asks ICJ to clarify Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians: PM

OSLO: Norway said Tuesday it would ask the UN’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) to clarify Israel’s aid...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:57pm

Nature destruction an ‘existential crisis’ says UN chief

CALI: Humanity faces an “existential crisis” caused by its rapacious destruction of life-sustaining nature, UN chief...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:53pm

Europe

Suspect in July killing of three UK girls faces ‘terrorism’ charges: police

LONDON: The suspect in the UK July knife attack that killed three young girls and sparked anti-immigration riots was...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:48pm

South Asia

Diwali fireworks could worsen air in Indian capital, despite fewer farm fires

NEW DELHI: Fireworks set off during celebrations for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, could further worsen air...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:32pm

Middle East

‘AI is more than a trend,’ PM Shehbaz says as he addresses investment moot in Riyadh

Pakistan will encourage young minds to redefine boundaries of artificial intelligence, premier says

Updated 29 Oct, 2024 10:32pm

South Asia

UN rights chief urges Bangladesh to ‘protect’ democracy after revolution

DHAKA: UN rights chief Volker Turk on Tuesday urged students at Bangladesh’s Dhaka University, the heart of the...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 07:00pm

South Asia

India temple firework explosion injures over 150

MUMBAI: Indian police detained two people Tuesday after a temple fireworks show erupted into a ferocious explosion,...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 06:01pm

Middle East

Dubai approves 2025-27 budget with $74bn in expenditures, ruler says

DUBAI: Dubai approved a 2025-2027 budget on Tuesday with 272 billion dirham ($74.06 billion) of expenditure, the...

Updated 29 Oct, 2024 07:34pm

Middle East

Israeli strike kills dozens in north Gaza town, Gaza health ministry says

CAIRO: At least 93 Palestinians were killed and missing and dozens wounded in an Israeli strike on a residential...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 05:18pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia says 540 companies have chosen kingdom for regional headquarters

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s investment minister said on Tuesday the number of companies in the kingdom with a regional...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 04:54pm

Middle East

Qatar says it will work with Biden administration until ‘last minute’ for Gaza ceasefire deal

DOHA: Qatar will work with US President Joe Biden’s administration “until the last minute” before the Presidential...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 04:49pm

South Asia

India’s Adani Ports maintains FY25 core profit outlook after Q2 profit miss

India’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone said it is “well positioned” to hit the upper end of its core profit...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 02:47pm

Middle East

Hezbollah elects Naim Qassem to succeed slain head Nasrallah

BEIRUT: Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said on Tuesday it had elected deputy head Naim Qassem to succeed slain...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 02:22pm

MENA

Israeli strike on Beit Lahiya kills at least 55 Palestinians, many trapped under rubble

CAIRO: At least 55 Palestinians were killed and dozens of others wounded in an Israeli strike on a residential...

Updated 29 Oct, 2024 06:25pm

USA

Donald Trump appeals to religion, Harris talks jobs as millions vote early

ATLANTA/ANN ARBOR: Republican Donald Trump on Monday appealed to religious voters in the southern swing state of...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 11:52am

Europe

Russia took 196 square km of Ukraine last week, Agentstvo media says

MOSCOW: Russia took 196.1 square km of Ukrainian territory over the week of Oct. 20-27, making it the swiftest...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 11:27am

Asia

North Korea’s foreign minister leaves for Russia amid troop dispatch

SEOUL: North Korea’s foreign minister, Choe Son Hui, is on her way to Moscow, state media KCNA and Russian officials...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:40am

Australia PM defends criticisms over Qantas flight upgrades

SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday defended free flight upgrades he received from Qantas...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:23am

Asia

Malaysia’s former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was discharged from hospital on Monday, his aide...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:13am

Europe

Russia’s air attacks kill four in Kharkiv, injure four in Kyiv, Ukraine says

KYIV: At least four people were killed and another four injured in Russia’s multi-wave overnight attacks on...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:08am

Attack on Iran: Iraq condemns Israel’s use of its airspace

BAGHDAD: Iraq has condemned Israel’s use of its airspace to attack neighbouring Iran in a protest letter sent to...