Middle East Biden urges G20 leaders to ‘increase pressure’ on Hamas RIO DE JANEIRO: US President Joe Biden called on G20 leaders Monday to step up pressure on Hamas for a ceasefire... Published 18 Nov, 2024 09:14pm
Stocks Most Gulf bourses fall on Fed’s rate-cut caution; Egypt extends loss Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, hurt by concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve would slow its... Published 18 Nov, 2024 07:38pm
Middle East ‘No plan B’ to aid Palestinian refugees: UNRWA chief GENEVA: There is no alternative to the UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees, its chief insisted Monday,... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 08:49pm
Europe Yemen rebels warn German ships over Red Sea, Israeli ports BERLIN: Yemen’s Houthi rebels have theartened to hit vessels of German shipping firms passing near the Red Sea or... Published 18 Nov, 2024 06:13pm
Middle East US, UAE climate-friendly farming partnership grows to $29 billion Funding for a climate-friendly farming effort led by the U.S. and United Arab Emirates has reached $29.2 billion,... Published 18 Nov, 2024 05:27pm
Middle East Israeli strikes kill 20 Palestinians in Gaza, some in attacks on tents, say medics CAIRO/GAZA: Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed 20 Palestinians on Monday, including six people... Published 18 Nov, 2024 05:02pm
Middle East US envoy expected in Beirut on Tuesday for ceasefire talks BEIRUT: The US official overseeing contacts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah in... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:21pm