Iran seeks 'details' of Russian demands on nuclear deal TEHRAN: Iran said Monday it was awaiting "details" on Russia's demands for US guarantees that could potentially ... Published 07 Mar, 2022 06:07pm
Markets Stocks plunge, oil and metals rocket on Russia supply fears LONDON: World stock markets tumbled, metals prices struck record highs and oil neared an all-time peak on widespread... Updated 07 Mar, 2022 06:00pm
World 'Putin will not stop in Ukraine', Lithuanian president warns Blinken VILNIUS: Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda on Monday warned Washington's top diplomat Antony Blinken that a... Published 07 Mar, 2022 02:18pm
World Iran's Shamkhani says Tehran is evaluating new components in nuclear talks DUBAI: Iran's top security official Ali Shamkhani said on Monday negotiators are evaluating new components that have... Published 07 Mar, 2022 11:02am
World German ministers warn against boycotting Russian oil FRANKFURT: Germany's finance and foreign ministers cautioned Sunday against banning Russian energy imports as the... Published 07 Mar, 2022 10:30am
World West asks for Russia to be suspended from Interpol LONDON: Several Western countries, including the UK and the United States, have called on Interpol to suspend Russia... Published 07 Mar, 2022 10:06am
World 'Very credible' reports Russia committed war crimes, Blinken says WASHINGTON: Washington has seen "very credible reports" that Russia has committed war crimes during its invasion of... Published 06 Mar, 2022 10:06pm
World Blinken says new Russia demands on Iran nuclear deal 'irrelevant' WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday dismissed as "irrelevant" Russian demands for guarantees... Published 06 Mar, 2022 09:48pm
World Putin likens Western sanctions to war as Russian assault traps Ukrainian civilians LVIV/KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Western sanctions were akin to war as his forces pressed their... Published 05 Mar, 2022 11:18pm
World China pushes 'direct' Russia-Ukraine negotiations as war rages BEIJING: Beijing urged direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine during a Saturday call between Chinese foreign... Published 05 Mar, 2022 09:58pm
World In Poland Blinken pledges more aid for Ukraine refugees RZESZÓW: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Poland Saturday for its open embrace of hundreds of thousands... Published 05 Mar, 2022 07:04pm
World Putin win in Ukraine would worsen humanitarian crisis: Blinken GENEVA: If Russian President Vladimir Putin achieves his goal of ousting the government in Kyiv, the humanitarian ... Published 01 Mar, 2022 08:41pm
World Blinken to Russian people: you don’t deserve ‘pointless war’ WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reached out Saturday to the people of Russia in their own language,... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
World Blinken announces $350 million in new US military aid to Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States is providing Ukraine with $350 million in additional military equipment to fight off... Published 26 Feb, 2022 06:26pm
World Biden approves $350 million in military aid for Ukraine WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden instructed the US State Department to release $350 million in military aid to ... Published 26 Feb, 2022 10:21am
Opinion US-led west’s real agenda in Ukraine crisis The latest news barrage in the Ukraine crisis suggests both elements of possible war and hopeful signs of peace.... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
World Russia's Lavrov says to meet with Blinken Thursday MOSCOW: Russia's foreign minister said Monday that he would meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday in... Published 21 Feb, 2022 08:19pm
Print US says war appears imminent after shelling on Ukraine front line MOSCOW/KYIV: US President Joe Biden said on Thursday there was now every indication Russia was planning to invade... Updated 18 Feb, 2022 09:25am
World US challenges Russia to make unequivocal statement against invading Ukraine UNITED NATIONS, United States: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken challenged Russia Thursday to make an ... Published 17 Feb, 2022 11:00pm
World Blinken warns Russia against declaring Ukraine breakaway regions independent WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday criticized a move by Russian lawmakers toward... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:53pm
Markets Hong Kong shares close down HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares finished down on Tuesday, dragged by financial and tech firms, tracking Asian markets... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
World US Secretary of State Blinken holds phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was speaking to his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergei... Published 15 Feb, 2022 09:37pm
Print US relocating Ukraine embassy WASHINGTON: The United States said Monday it is relocating its embassy in Kyiv to the western Ukrainian city of... Published 15 Feb, 2022 06:45am
World US relocating Ukraine embassy from Kyiv to Lviv: Blinken WASHINGTON: The United States said Monday it is relocating its embassy in Kyiv to the western Ukrainian city of ... Published 15 Feb, 2022 12:38am
World Ukraine crisis overshadows Blinken bridgebuilding trip to Asia HONOLULU: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Japanese and South Korean counterparts declared their unity ... Published 13 Feb, 2022 11:43am
Markets Paris wheat rises on Russia-Ukraine risks, Polish prices down PARIS: Euronext wheat rose on Friday as continuing tensions between Russia and Ukraine kept attention on possible... Published 13 Feb, 2022 05:48am
World Blinken tells Lavrov diplomatic path remains open, but requires Moscow 'to deescalate' WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Saturday that... Published 12 Feb, 2022 07:21pm
World Blinken says US prepared for Russian diplomacy or 'aggression' on Ukraine NADI, FIJI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he will speak to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on... Published 12 Feb, 2022 02:27pm
World US confirms plan to open embassy in Solomon Islands NADI, FIJI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday confirmed the United States plans to open an embassy in... Published 12 Feb, 2022 12:36pm
World Washington plans Solomon Islands embassy in push to counter China NADI, FIJI: China is seeking to establish military relationships in the Pacific, a senior US administration official... Published 12 Feb, 2022 10:19am