China ‘can’t have it both ways’ with Russia and West: US WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday said Chinese President Xi Jinping cannot both improve ties with the West...
Israel army says two Thai hostages held in Gaza are dead JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said Thursday that two Thai hostages earlier believed to be alive in Gaza were killed in...
Hamas authorities say over 100 academics killed in Gaza war GAZA STRIP: Gaza authorities released a list on Thursday of more than 100 academics and researchers they say have...
South Africa tells UN court Israel ‘genocide’ hit ‘new and horrific stage’ THE HAGUE: South Africa accused Israel on Thursday at the top UN court of stepping up what it called a “genocide” in...
IMF maintains Nigeria growth forecast at 3.3% for 2024 ABUJA: The International Monetary Fund on Thursday maintained its growth forecast of 3.3% for Nigeria’s economy for...
Kenya floods death toll at 228 as crisis persists NAIROBI: Kenya said Sunday that the death toll from weeks of devastating rains and floods had risen to 228 and ...
Niger receives new Russian advisors, equipment NIAMEY, (Niger): New Russian military advisors and military equipment have arrived in Niger, according to state...
Indonesia’s death toll rises to 67 from Sumatra floods, 20 still missing JAKARTA: The number of people killed by weekend flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province has...
Xi Jinping, Putin hail ties as ‘stabilising’ force in chaotic world BEIJING: Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin framed their nations’ ties as a stabilising force in a chaotic world...
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister SINGAPORE: Singapore swore in Lawrence Wong as the city-state’s new prime minister in a ceremony broadcast live on...
Russia ramps up strike drone use on Kharkiv front, Ukrainian artillery crew says KHARKIV REGION: Ukrainian artillery on the Kharkiv frontline are facing a bigger threat than ever from Russia’s...
World Bank and Turkiye signs $1bn renewable energy program ISTANBUL: Turkiye and the World Bank signed an agreement for $1 billion program to support renewable energy...
Germany urges greater protection of civilians in Rafah BERLIN: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Thursday urged greater protection of civilians in Rafah, as the...
South Africa tells UN court Israel ‘genocide’ hit ‘new and horrific stage’ THE HAGUE: South Africa accused Israel on Thursday at the top UN court of stepping up what it called a “genocide” in...
Israel claims it’s wearing down Hamas, sending more troops to area of Rafah JERUSALEM: Israel’s defense minister said on Thursday that additional troops would join a ground aggression in an...
Egypt president says Israel evades Gaza ceasefire efforts DUBAI: Israel continues to evade efforts to reach a ceasefire in its war with Hamas in Gaza, Egyptian President...
Police take back building from protesters at University of California, Irvine IRVINE: Police on Wednesday appeared to take back control of a lecture hall from pro-Palestinian protesters who for...
US working to get American doctors out of Gaza, White House says The Biden administration is working to get U.S. doctors out of Gaza, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre...
Biden, Trump agree to first presidential debate in June WASHINGTON: Joe Biden and Donald Trump agreed Wednesday to hold a first presidential debate in June after the...
Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election NEW DELHI: An AI video shows an ecstatic Narendra Modi sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage to...
Indian court grants bail to IIOJK journalist after years in jail OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: An award-winning journalist in Illegally Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) who spent more...
Flood emergency ‘remains critical’ in Afghanistan: WHO KABUL: The emergency in areas of Afghanistan hardest hit by flash floods that killed hundreds of people “remains...