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US to work with partners in Syria to manage risk after Assad toppled, Biden says

WASHINGTON: The United States will work with partners and stakeholders in Syria to help seize an opportunity and...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:49am

World

Ukraine says Assad’s fall underscores Russian weakness

The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad underscores Russia’s weakness and inability to fight on two fronts,...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:15pm

World

Syria’s Assad is in Moscow after deal on safety of military bases, say Russian news agencies

Syria’s former President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow with his family after Russia granted them asylum on...

Updated 09 Dec, 2024 12:58am

Pakistan

Fall of Assad regime: Pakistan nationals safe in Syria, advised to exercise caution, FO says

Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule ended in Syria following capture of Damascus by rebels

Published 08 Dec, 2024 10:23pm

World

Nations urge stability as Syrian rebels oust Assad

PARIS: World powers pledged to work for stability in Syria and the surrounding region after rebels toppled its...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 08:48pm

Pakistan

Punjab CM Maryam arrives in China on 8-day visit

Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz on Sunday landed in Beijing for an eight-day visit, becoming the first...

Updated 08 Dec, 2024 11:07pm

World

Syrians tour Assad’s looted Damascus home: AFP

DAMASCUS: Dozens of Syrians explored President Bashar al-Assad’s luxurious Damascus home after it was looted on...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 07:57pm

World

Iranian embassy stormed in Damascus

DUBAI: Iran’s embassy in the Syrian capital was stormed by rebels on Sunday following their capture of Damascus and...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 06:29pm

Markets

Saudi stocks gain on US rate cut bets; Qatar falls

Saudi Arabia’s stock market ended higher on Sunday as investors raised their bets on the prospect of a U.S. interest...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 06:24pm

World

Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire, Zelenskiy says guarantees needed

PARIS: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between...

Updated 08 Dec, 2024 11:07pm

Pakistan

PCB’s stance on Champions Trophy voice of every Pakistani: PM Shehbaz

The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) stance on the matter of the ICC Champions Trophy is the voice of 240 million...

Updated 08 Dec, 2024 11:09pm

World

Israel army says deploying in Syria buffer zone

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Sunday it had deployed forces to a demilitarised buffer zone in...

Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:37pm

World

South Korean opposition plans new impeachment push

SEOUL: South Korea’s main opposition party said Sunday it will try again to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 04:57pm

World

Trump says Russia abandoned Syria’s Assad, never should have been involved

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Russia’s abandonment of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad led...

Updated 08 Dec, 2024 10:30pm

World

US will remain in eastern Syria and seek to prevent IS resurgence: Pentagon

MANAMA: The United States will maintain its presence in eastern Syria and will take measures necessary to prevent a...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 04:34pm

World

Whereabouts of Syria’s Assad unknown with army officers saying he boarded flight

Rebels seize Damascus, oust Bashar al-Assad from power after 24 years as president

Updated 08 Dec, 2024 10:45pm

World

Trump says Zelensky is ready for ‘deal’ with Russia

PARIS: US president-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is keen on a...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:09pm

Sports

Australia privileged to have a bowler like Starc, says Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins said it was a “privilege” to have a bowler of Mitchell Starc’s calibre at his disposal...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 01:25pm

World

Assad’s fall followed years of bloodshed and division in Syria

The sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s rule over Syria marks the culmination of a nearly 14-year rebellion and a...

Updated 08 Dec, 2024 04:30pm

Sports

Olympic gold medallist Marchant hospitalised after crash

Paris Olympics gold medallist Katy Marchant was taken to hospital after crashing in the women’s keirin semi-final at...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:57pm

Sports

‘Solid start’ as Vonn returns to competition

Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn returned to competition for the first time in almost six years on Saturday, as...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:53pm

Life & Style

US spending on TikTok Shop gains as TikTok faces threat of ban

NEW YORK: U.S. TikTok users spent heavily to buy merchandise from a range of vendors on the e-commerce platform...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:44pm

Business & Finance

Maritime operations generate only 0.5% of Pakistan’s GDP, says Qaiser Ahmed

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said on Saturday that Pakistan is earning a meager 0.5% of...

Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:37pm

Technology

EV maker VinFast to build second production plant in Vietnam

HANOI: Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast on Sunday announced a plan to build its second domestic...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:33pm

Business & Finance

Saudi Arabia’s GDP grows by 2.8% in third quarter

Saudi Arabia’s economy grew 2.8% in the third quarter from the same period a year earlier, supported by an increase...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:27pm

World

British Prime Minister Starmer to visit Cyprus on Tuesday, Cyprus says

NICOSIA: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Cyprus on Tuesday as part of a regional tour, the island’s...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:15pm

World

Ukraine says it destroys 28 Russian drones overnight

KYIV: The Ukrainian air force said on Sunday that its air defence units shot down 28 of 74 drones launched by Russia...

Updated 08 Dec, 2024 07:45pm

Life & Style

Netflix’s ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ hits screen in Havana

Hundreds of fans gathered outside the Yara cinema in Cuba’s capital on Friday evening for a screening of the first...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:44am

Life & Style

Notre Dame to hold first public service after five-year restoration

PARIS: Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral is set to hold its first service for the public on Sunday after a...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:37am

Life & Style

Taylor Swift’s record-breaking ‘Eras’ tour set for final show

TORONTO: Taylor Swift’s record-shattering “Eras Tour” is set to end on Sunday in Vancouver with the final...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:28am

World

Fire at Chinese construction site kills 9: emergency bureau

BEIJING: A fire has killed nine people at a construction site in eastern China, the local emergency management...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:21am

Sports

Australia thump India at fortress Adelaide to level series

ADELAIDE: A resurgent Australia thumped India by 10 wickets to win the second Test on Sunday and level their...

Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:37pm

World

South Korea ex-defence minister arrested over President Yoon’s martial law

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s former defence minister was arrested on Sunday over his alleged role...

Updated 08 Dec, 2024 10:29pm

Technology

Ant Group’s President Han to become CEO in March; Jing to stay as chairman

The president and financial chief of China’s Ant Group, Cyril Han, will take over from Eric Jing as chief executive...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:02am

Sports

LA Galaxy end MLS Cup drought with 2-1 win over Red Bulls

CARSON: LA Galaxy beat New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday with early goals from Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:00am

World

Syrian rebels say public institutions will remain under supervision of the ‘former prime minister’

CAIRO: Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Sunday that it was prohibited to go near public institutions that...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 10:47am

Sports

England secure dominant victory in second Test to win series

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell’s defiant century but dismissed...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 10:37am

World

Biden monitoring ‘extraordinary’ Syrian situation, talking to regional leaders, White House says

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and his team are monitoring the “extraordinary events in Syria” are in touch with...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 10:32am

World

Syrian rebels say they have toppled Assad in state television announcement

Syria's army command informs officers that Assad's regime has ended

Updated 08 Dec, 2024 11:08pm

Sports

First win at Old Trafford since 1994 a huge moment for Forest, Nuno says

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo said it was a big moment for the club to secure their first win at Old...

Published 08 Dec, 2024 10:15am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (December 07, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (December 08, 2024)...