World China says to take ‘necessary measures’ after fresh US sanctions BEIJING: Beijing on Thursday said it would take “necessary measures” after the United States announced fresh... Published 02 May, 2024 06:33pm
World Wife of ex-French president Sarkozy suspect in witness tampering case PARIS: Singer and model Carla Bruni was on Thursday questioned as a suspect in a witness tampering case against her... Published 02 May, 2024 06:27pm
World UN estimates rebuilding Gaza will cost $30bn to $40bn AMMAN: A UN agency said Thursday rebuilding war-wracked Gaza will cost an estimated $30 billion to $40 billion and... Published 02 May, 2024 06:19pm
Life & Style Daniel Radcliffe ‘really sad’ over Rowling’s transgender stance LOS ANGELES: Daniel Radcliffe has said he is saddened by author J.K. Rowling’s stance on transgender rights, telling... Published 02 May, 2024 03:04pm
Sports Pakistan recall Haris Rauf, Hasan for England and Ireland T20s LAHORE: Pakistan on Thursday recalled fast bowler Haris Rauf and medium-pacer Hasan Ali for Twenty20 internationals... Published 02 May, 2024 02:48pm
Sports ‘Cricket reasons’ for white-dominated South Africa T20 World Cup squad JOHANNESBURG: “My number one imperative is to create a winning Proteas team,” said South Africa coach Rob Walter... Published 02 May, 2024 12:48pm
Sports World Cup cricket ‘square’ arrives in New York after trip from Florida MIAMI: Ten cricket pitches have completed their journey up the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New... Published 02 May, 2024 12:42pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks flat at open HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares were barely moved at the open of trade Thursday as investors returned from a midweek... Published 02 May, 2024 12:34pm
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World Cambodia says heatwave a factor in ammo blast that killed 20 soldiers PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s defence ministry said Thursday a blistering heatwave roiling Southeast Asia played a role in... Published 02 May, 2024 12:19pm
World Death toll from south China road collapse rises to 36 BEIJING: The death toll from a highway collapse in southern China’s Guangdong province has risen to 36, state media... Published 02 May, 2024 12:08pm
World Antony Blinken urges Hamas to agree truce to help Gazans OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Top US diplomat Antony Blinken has urged Hamas to accept a Gaza truce plan despite an Israeli... Published 02 May, 2024 12:02pm
World Nicolas Maduro keeps Venezuela minimum wage frozen but raises bonuses CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday announced an increase in state bonuses for public sector... Published 02 May, 2024 11:41am
Business & Finance Novo Nordisk posts 3.4bn euro net profit in Q1 COPENHAGEN: Danish pharmaceutical giant and weight loss drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Thursday net profit had risen by... Published 02 May, 2024 11:37am
World Australia tiptoes around Indian spy scandal SYDNEY: A string of senior Australian ministers on Wednesday refused to confirm reports that a “nest” of Indian... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
World Thousands protest over salaries, Gaza at France May Day marches PARIS: Thousands marched at May Day protests across France on Wednesday, making demands ranging from better salaries... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
World Blinken tells Israel ‘better ways’ to deal with Hamas than Rafah assault ASHDOD: Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that he made clear to Israeli leaders US opposition to a... Published 01 May, 2024 11:20pm
World US sanctions suppliers in Russia, China over Ukraine war WASHINGTON: US officials on Wednesday announced fresh sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s military and industrial... Published 01 May, 2024 11:08pm
World Police tackle US campus protests as Los Angeles hit by clashes LOS ANGELES: Hundreds of people were arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses as police on Wednesday... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:52pm
World ‘Torrential’ rains shutter Saudi schools, flood roads RIYADH: Saudi Arabian authorities shuttered schools in several regions on Wednesday as flash floods inundated roads,... Published 01 May, 2024 08:54pm