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World Ukraine tells China that Russia not ready for ‘good faith’ talks KYIV: Kyiv is prepared to negotiate with Russian representatives when Moscow is willing to hold talks “in good... Published 24 Jul, 2024 11:07pm
World UK’s Starmer pledges European reset at summit WOODSTOCK (United Kingdom): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday vowed to rebuild trust with European allies... Published 19 Jul, 2024 06:58am
World Kremlin says it sees ‘concentrated presence’ of NATO warships in Black Sea as a threat to Russia MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia would consider any plans to establish a permanent presence of NATO... Published 18 Jul, 2024 03:44pm
World UK eyes summit as chance for European ‘reset’ WOODSTOCK: New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts dozens of European leaders on Thursday as he gets to work... Published 18 Jul, 2024 10:26am
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy eyes second summit in November, says Russia should attend KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he aimed to have a plan ready in November to enable Kyiv to hold... Published 16 Jul, 2024 12:11am
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World Kremlin warns Russia could target Europe if US deploys missiles MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Saturday warned that the deployment of US missiles in Germany could make European capitals... Published 14 Jul, 2024 12:29pm
World North Korea denounces NATO summit declaration SEOUL: North Korea has denounced a declaration at a recent NATO summit that condemned Pyongyang’s weapons exports to... Published 13 Jul, 2024 11:11am
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World Tayyip Erdogan says Turkiye will not approve NATO attempts to cooperate with Israel ISTANBUL: Turkiye President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday it is not possible for NATO to continue its partnership... Published 12 Jul, 2024 12:35pm
World Hungary’s Orban, a NATO outlier on Ukraine, talks ‘peace mission’ with Trump WASHINGTON: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Donald Trump on Thursday and the pair discussed the... Published 12 Jul, 2024 11:57am
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World China warns NATO with army drills on alliance’s doorstep WARSAW: China is staging army drills with Belarus this week at NATO’s eastern border, in a sign of escalating... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
World NATO boosts Asia ties in face of China WASHINGTON: NATO leaders on Thursday looked to bolster ties with Asian partners after slamming China as a ... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
World Erdogan says Biden, US complicit in alleged Israeli war crimes ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has said US President Joe Biden and his administration are complicit in... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:30pm
World China warns NATO against ‘provoking confrontation’ over Russia ties BEIJING: China on Thursday warned NATO against “provoking confrontation” over its ties with Russia, after the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:10pm
World Turkiye’s Erdogan warns against NATO-Russia conflict ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday that any possibility of a direct confrontation... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:53pm
World Norway to donate $93mn to Ukraine for air defence, PM says COPENHAGEN: Norway will donate 1 billion crowns ($92.69 million) in support to Ukraine for its air defence, Prime... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:21pm
World Kremlin says NATO’s military infrastructure is creeping closer to its borders, TASS reports MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Thursday it was watching as NATO’s military infrastructure moved closer towards Russia’s... Published 11 Jul, 2024 03:14pm
World Russia criticises Armenia’s engagement with NATO, RIA reports By cooperating with NATO, Armenia risks destabilising the South Caucasus and is undermining its own security, the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:34am
World NATO begins sending F-16 jets to Ukraine as Biden leads summit WASHINGTON: NATO allies announced Wednesday they had started the long-promised transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine as... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
World UK defense chief: NATO members need to spend beyond 2% defense target WASHINGTON: British Defence Secretary John Healey said on Wednesday other NATO members would need to go beyond the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 12:59am
World F-16 jets being sent to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands, Blinken says WASHINGTON: The first batch of U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets are already being transferred to Ukraine from Denmark... Published 11 Jul, 2024 12:50am
World NATO leaders seek to bolster Ukraine as gloom grows WASHINGTON: NATO leaders meet Wednesday for their 75th anniversary, seeking ways to ramp up support for Ukraine as... Published 10 Jul, 2024 10:47am
Opinion Modi’s visit to Russia: likely impact on Pakistan Imran Khan’s visit to Russia was monumental in many respects. His visit coincided when Russia in total defiance of... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
World Xi calls on world powers to help Russia, Ukraine ‘resume direct dialogue’ BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday that world powers should... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:06am
World NATO will need 35-50 extra brigades under new defence plans WASHINGTON: NATO will need between 35 and 50 extra brigades to fully realise its new plans to defend against an... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 07:16am
World NATO turns 75 with Ukraine and future on line WASHINGTON: NATO’s 75th anniversary summit was meant to showcase the triumph of a larger, stronger alliance.... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost