World Media investigation identifies 45,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine WARSAW: The BBC Russian Service and news outlet Mediazona have confirmed the identity of around 45,000 Russian... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
World EU targets Chinese firms, N Korea in new Ukraine war sanctions BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday agreed to ban exports to three mainland Chinese firms and blacklist North Korea’s... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
World Gaza humanitarian situation ‘inhumane’: WHO GENEVA: The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is inhumane, the head of the World Health Organization said... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Markets Tokyo stocks close lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Wednesday as falls on Wall Street weighed on the market. The benchmark Nikkei... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka repays $20m Iranian oil debt with tea COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka said Wednesday it had exported tea worth $20 million to Iran to partially repay its... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
World Israel parliament rejects unilateral recognition of Palestinian state JERUSALEM: Israel's parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly backed a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu... Published 22 Feb, 2024 12:54am
World Russia accuses British Council of spying for Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia's FSB on Wednesday said the British Council, a UK agency in charge of education and culture, has been... Published 22 Feb, 2024 12:50am
World Hezbollah hits back after Israel strike kills woman, girl in Lebanon BEIRUT: An Israeli air strike on south Lebanon killed a woman and a girl on Wednesday, prompting Lebanon's powerful... Published 21 Feb, 2024 10:55pm
World Myanmar junta 'increasingly desperate': UN expert GENEVA: Myanmar's ruling military junta has "doubled down" on civilian attacks while showing signs of becoming... Published 21 Feb, 2024 10:01pm
Sports Afghanistan win three-run thriller, but Sri Lanka take T20 series DAMBULLA: Afghanistan salvaged some pride on Wednesday when they secured a nail-biting three-run win over hosts Sri... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 11:45pm
World Gaza humanitarian situation ‘inhumane’: WHO GENEVA: The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is inhumane, the head of the World Health Organization said... Published 21 Feb, 2024 09:38pm
World Sri Lanka repays $20m Iranian oil debt with tea COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka said Wednesday it had exported tea worth $20 million to Iran to partially repay its... Published 21 Feb, 2024 08:31pm
World Brussels to finalise Ukraine EU talks framework ‘by summer’ BRUSSELS: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that Brussels aimed to present its framework... Published 21 Feb, 2024 08:18pm
Markets US stocks dip ahead of Nvidia results, Fed minutes NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks opened lower Wednesday, extending a period of jitteriness ahead of earnings from major... Published 21 Feb, 2024 08:09pm
World Iran invites IAEA chief to attend conference in May TEHRAN: Iran’s nuclear chief said Wednesday that Tehran has invited the head of the International Atomic Energy... Published 21 Feb, 2024 06:48pm
World Lula, Blinken meet amid Israel row BRASÍLIA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday... Published 21 Feb, 2024 06:39pm
World Afghan Taliban official says taking pictures ‘a major sin’ KABUL: A Taliban official said journalists were committing “a major sin” by taking pictures, Afghan media reported... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:53pm
Life & Style Youth appetite for gold rises as Chinese economy loses lustre SHUNDE, China: The sound of gentle tapping filled a jewellery workshop in southern China as a craftsman hammered... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:30pm
Sports ‘Definitely a chance’ Stokes will bowl in fourth India Test: Pope RANCHI: There is “definitely a chance” that England captain Ben Stokes will bowl in the fourth Test against India,... Published 21 Feb, 2024 03:24pm
Markets Stock markets diverge before Nvidia results, Fed minutes LONDON: Stock markets diverged Wednesday as traders nervously awaited earnings from US tech darling Nvidia, in... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 06:53pm
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?