World Biden back on road after clinching rancorous Trump rematch WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden plunges back into his grueling election campaign schedule Wednesday, a day after he... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
World Global development rebounds post-Covid, leaving poor countries behind, says UN UNITED NATIONS: Humanity has returned to pre-pandemic levels of development, the United Nations said Wednesday, but... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
World Georgia judge tosses several charges in Trump indictment WASHINGTON: A Georgia judge on Wednesday dismissed several charges against Donald Trump and his co-defendants for... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Technology EU parliament adopts ‘pioneering’ rules on AI STRASBOURG: The European Parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to the world’s most far-reaching rules to... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
World New global record for profits paid out to shareholders: study PARIS: Global dividend payments hit a record $1.66 trillion in 2023 according to a report by asset manager Janus... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
World UK to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers LONDON: The UK announced Wednesday that it plans to bar overseas governments from owning British newspapers, a move... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
World Gaza aid port plans ‘sign of international weakness’: Amnesty chief MADRID: Efforts to deliver aid to war-torn Gaza by constructing a seaport or through airdrops are a sign of... Published 13 Mar, 2024 10:31pm
Life & Style Recreating Paris in Phnom Penh – for the rich PHNOM PENH: In downtown Phnom Penh, a huge high-end development mimicking the buildings and boulevards of Paris... Published 13 Mar, 2024 07:59pm
World Putin says Russian nuclear weapons 'more advanced' than in US MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday lauded Moscow’s nuclear arsenal and warned that he was ready to deploy... Updated 13 Mar, 2024 10:23pm
Life & Style ‘Katespiracy’ explodes after UK royal photo gaffe WASHINGTON: The picture was meant to douse speculation about the whereabouts and health of Britain’s Catherine,... Published 13 Mar, 2024 05:58pm
World At least 60 Afghans killed by weeks of intense snow, rain KABUL: At least 60 people have been killed by heavy rain and snow in Afghanistan over the past three weeks, the... Published 13 Mar, 2024 05:34pm
Life & Style Norah Jones: ‘People give birth, get married to my music’ PARIS: For more than 20 years, Norah Jones has been the soundtrack to millions of people’s lives, including some of... Published 13 Mar, 2024 03:12pm
Markets Europe stocks open higher LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets rose at the start of trading on Wednesday, after a mixed Asia performance, as... Published 13 Mar, 2024 02:11pm
Sports Liyanage, Mendis guide Sri Lanka to 255 all out against Bangladesh CHITTAGONG: Janith Liyanage and Kusal Mendis hit half-centuries to guide Sri Lanka to 255 in 48.5 overs, in the... Updated 13 Mar, 2024 06:04pm
Business & Finance Volkswagen reports strong profit rise for 2023 FRANKFURT: German auto giant Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a robust rise in profits for 2023, with sales in... Published 13 Mar, 2024 12:15pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks drop at open HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks edged down at the open Wednesday morning after a three-day rally and the release of data... Published 13 Mar, 2024 12:12pm
Sports Leverkusen, West Ham need results to progress in Europa League PARIS: Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham go into Thursday both needing positive results to reach the quarter-finals of... Published 13 Mar, 2024 12:07pm
World Navalny ally Leonid Volkov attacked outside home in Lithuania VILNIUS: Leonid Volkov, a close ally of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was assaulted outside his... Published 13 Mar, 2024 12:03pm
World Methane emissions from energy sector rose in 2023: IEA PARIS: Planet-heating methane released by the fossil fuel industry rose to near record highs in 2023 despite... Published 13 Mar, 2024 11:58am
World Spanish ship en route to Gaza with desperately needed aid GAZA STRIP: A Spanish aid boat was en route to Gaza on Wednesday, opening a new maritime corridor intended to allow... Updated 13 Mar, 2024 01:45pm