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World Biden says willing to meet with US House speaker over Ukraine aid WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday said he is willing to meet with Republican House of Representatives... Published 19 Feb, 2024 09:06pm
World Biden says Putin responsible for Navalny’s death WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said he was “not surprised” but “outraged” after the reported death... Published 16 Feb, 2024 11:06pm
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World EU’s Borrell urges Israel allies to stop sending weapons BRUSSELS: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday urged allies of Israel – primarily the United States – to... Published 12 Feb, 2024 10:37pm
World Scholz, Biden to hold Ukraine aid talks amid Senate impasse WASHINGTON: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged the US Congress to approve a long-delayed, multi-billion-dollar aid... Published 10 Feb, 2024 12:09am
World Biden to host Jordan king next week to discuss Gaza WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will host Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Washington on Monday for talks on... Published 08 Feb, 2024 08:13pm
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World US imposes sanctions on settlers over attacks on Palestinians WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a handful of extremist Jewish settlers over violence... Published 01 Feb, 2024 10:53pm
Opinion Joe Biden’s dilemma The killing of three US servicemen in a drone strike on the Syrian-Jordanian border, claimed by Iran-backed group... Published 01 Feb, 2024 04:52am
World Iran warns of decisive response to any attack DUBAI: Iran will respond to any threat from the United States, Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ chief Hossein Salami... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 02:51pm
World Biden says has decided Jordan strike response, doesn’t want wider war WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he had decided on a response to a deadly drone strike on US forces ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
World Sunak urges Iran to de-escalate tensions LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday he was concerned about tensions in the Middle East and... Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am
World US vows ‘consequential’ response to deadly drone strike in Jordan WASHINGTON: The White House on Monday vowed a “very consequential response” to a drone attack on a base in ... Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am
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World Three US troops killed in Jordan drone strike linked to Iran WASHINGTON: Three US service members were killed and at least 34 wounded in a drone attack by Iran-backed group on... Published 29 Jan, 2024 11:48am
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World Three US troops killed in drone attack on base in Jordan WASHINGTON: A drone attack on a base in Jordan killed three American troops on Sunday, with President Joe Biden... Published 28 Jan, 2024 10:58pm
World Biden to receive Scholz at White House on February 9 WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will welcome German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House on February 9 for... Published 27 Jan, 2024 07:45pm
World Biden urges US Congress to approve F-16 sale to Turkey ‘without delay’ WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden sent a letter to leaders of key Capitol Hill committees on Wednesday informing... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
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World Scholz warns EU weapons support for Ukraine ‘not big enough’ BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday urged European nations to step up weapons pledges to Ukraine,... Published 24 Jan, 2024 10:20pm
World US ‘all in’ for Africa, Blinken says opening coastal tour ABIDJAN: Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday the United States was committed to deeper relations with... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
World Biden challenger Phillips calls president ‘weak’ NASHUA: US Representative Dean Phillips, attempting a longshot bid for the Democratic nomination, assailed Joe Biden... Published 22 Jan, 2024 05:38am
World Trump, Haley duke it out in New Hampshire ahead of critical primary vote MANCHESTER: Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump will make their closing... Published 21 Jan, 2024 11:58am
World US again targets Yemen’s Houthis in new strikes WASHINGTON: The United States carried out fresh strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels Saturday, the military said,... Published 20 Jan, 2024 10:30pm
World Biden discussed developments in Israel, Gaza with Netanyahu, White House says WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden discussed developments in Israel and Gaza with Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin... Published 19 Jan, 2024 11:02pm
World Indian Navy picks up crew after ship hit off Yemen coast NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON: The Indian Navy said on Thursday it had rescued the crew of a US-owned vessel in the Gulf of... Published 19 Jan, 2024 05:37am