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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
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World China hints at retaliation after Biden signs Taiwan, TikTok legislation BEIJING: China hinted on Monday that it could retaliate after US President Joe Biden signed into law legislation to... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
World Senior US, French officials in Middle East seeking to ease Gaza war RIYADH: French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said on Monday talks on a ceasefire in Gaza were progressing as he... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 02:59pm
World Biden, Netanyahu review hostage-release talks in new call: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden spoke with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone Sunday and... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:43am
World Joe Biden jabs Trump in election-year roast at correspondents' dinner WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 10:46am
World Israel launches ‘offensive action’ in Lebanon as Gaza pummelled JERUSALEM: Israel said Wednesday its forces were carrying out “offensive action” in Lebanon after launching... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
World Biden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:25pm
World Blinken due in China seeking pressure but also stability SHANGHAI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday as the United States ramps up pressure... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:38am
World Israel’s Gaza war has negatively impacted human rights, says US report WASHINGTON: The war between Israel and Hamas that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza and resulted... Published 22 Apr, 2024 11:22pm
World Biden tells Zelensky US will ‘quickly’ send military aid WASHINGTON: The United States will act swiftly to provide new military assistance to help Kyiv in its battle against... Published 22 Apr, 2024 11:14pm
World US House passes $95bn Ukraine, Israel aid package WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Saturday with broad bipartisan support passed a $95 billion... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
World US, Israel hold virtual meeting Thursday on Rafah WASHINGTON: Senior U.S. and Israeli officials held a virtual meeting on Thursday expected to include a discussion of... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:13pm
World Trump says ‘We’re behind Poland’ as he meets President Duda WARSAW: Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed Ukraine and the Middle East with Republican presidential candidate... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:02pm
World US defense chief speaks with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon says WASHINGTON: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with China’s defense minister on Tuesday, the first engagement... Published 16 Apr, 2024 08:23pm
World Allies urge Israel to show restraint after Iranian attack JERUSALEM: Israel faced growing pressure from allies on Monday to show restraint and avoid an escalation of conflict... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
World Biden tells Netanyahu US would not take part in Israeli counter strike against Iran WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would not... Published 15 Apr, 2024 11:52am
World Israel 'not looking' for escalation with Iran: US WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "think carefully" about... Published 14 Apr, 2024 11:00pm
World Biden to return to Washington amid Iran threats against Israel REHOBOTH BEACH: U.S. President Joe Biden will return to Washington on Saturday afternoon to consult with his... Published 14 Apr, 2024 01:30am
World Biden cancels $7.4bn in student debt for 277,000 borrowers The Biden administration will cancel $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers, the White House said on... Published 12 Apr, 2024 06:01pm
World Biden, Japan PM boost defense ties with eye on China WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled their countries’ biggest ever... Updated 11 Apr, 2024 04:46pm
World Israel bombs Gaza during Muslim festival despite US rebuke GAZA STRIP: Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Wednesday as Muslims marked the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan and... Published 10 Apr, 2024 05:59pm
World Biden to attend Ukraine peace talks in June: Swiss media GENEVA: US President Joe Biden is expected to attend a high-level Ukraine war peace conference which is expected to... Published 10 Apr, 2024 05:41pm
World Biden unveils student debt plans to woo young voters WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden was unveiling new plans Monday to reduce student loan debt for millions of... Published 08 Apr, 2024 09:00pm
World Trump rakes in $50m as fundraising war with Biden heats up WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s campaign said it took in more than $50 million at a single fundraising event Saturday ... Published 08 Apr, 2024 04:46am
World Donald Trump says $50 million raised from biggest fundraiser yet Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign said a major fundraiser in Florida on Saturday raked in a... Updated 07 Apr, 2024 06:11pm
World US, China resume talks on safe military interactions WASHINGTON: The United States and China held talks this week on safety in interactions between their armed forces... Published 05 Apr, 2024 06:38pm
World US asks Israel for immediate ceasefire, threatens policy ‘changes’ WASHINGTON: The United States issued its strongest public rebuke toward Israel on Thursday since the start of the... Published 05 Apr, 2024 12:27am