US, UK, Canada unveil new sanctions on supporters of Myanmar military WASHINGTON: The United States, Canada and Britain took aim Tuesday at sources of support to Myanmar’s military... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
World Qatar open to reconsidering Hamas presence in Qatar: US WASHINGTON: Qatar told the US it was open to reconsidering the presence of Hamas in Qatar once a crisis is resolved... Published 28 Oct, 2023 05:58am
World Biden saw meeting with China's Wang Yi as 'good opportunity,' White House says WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden saw his meeting on Friday with China's top diplomat Wang Yi as a "good ... Published 28 Oct, 2023 12:45am
World China’s top diplomat in US to weigh Xi visit WASHINGTON: China’s top diplomat opens talks Thursday in Washington as President Xi Jinping decides whether to... Published 27 Oct, 2023 05:16am
World US announces additional $150 million security assistance for Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday announced additional security assistance for Ukraine amid the Russian... Published 26 Oct, 2023 09:21pm
World China willing to cooperate with US, manage differences: Xi BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China is willing to cooperate with the United States as... Published 26 Oct, 2023 06:08am
World Blinken warns Iran that US will respond ‘decisively’ to any attack UNITED NATIONS: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday warned Iran that the United States would respond... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 06:50am
World Blinken warns Iran that US will respond ‘decisively’ to any attack UNITED NATIONS: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday warned Iran that the United States would respond... Published 24 Oct, 2023 09:46pm
World Israel plans more Gaza strikes, US to add air defences to Mideast GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel pounded southern Gaza with air strikes early on Sunday and said it would intensify... Published 22 Oct, 2023 10:29am
World US welcomes aid to Gaza, urges parties to keep Rafah crossing open WASHINGTON: The United States on Saturday welcomed the arrival of aid trucks from Egypt in the war-torn Gaza Strip,... Published 21 Oct, 2023 08:04pm
World US sanctions support network for Iran's missile, drone programs WASHINGTON: US authorities unveiled new sanctions Wednesday on individuals and entities that allegedly support ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 10:53pm
World Blinken calls Abbas to offer condolences for hospital deaths AMMAN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas to offer condolences over a... Published 18 Oct, 2023 01:10pm
World UN warns Gaza civilians being 'packed in ever-smaller area' UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations warned on Tuesday that Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip are being "packed... Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:44pm
World Biden to visit Israel as Gaza war sparks humanitarian crisis TEL AVIV/GAZA: US President Joe Biden will make a high-stakes visit to Israel on Wednesday as the country prepares... Updated 17 Oct, 2023 12:19pm
World No aid into Gaza as yet GAZA STRIP: Israel said Monday there was no temporary truce to allow aid in or foreigners out of the Gaza Strip,... Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:17am
World Gaza aid in doubt as Israel, Hamas deny border ceasefire CAIRO: The fate of aid deliveries and limited evacuations through the only entry to Gaza not controlled by Israel... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 10:19pm
World Blinken seeks common front in Israel after Arab tour AMMAN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was returning Monday to Israel after talks in six Arab states, hoping to... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:24am
World As Gaza war rages, Egypt plans summit on ‘Palestinian cause’ CAIRO: Egypt said Sunday it plans to host a summit on “the future of the Palestinian cause” as the Israel-Hamas... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
World Blinken says US Arab allies don’t want Israel conflict to spread CAIRO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday there was a consensus among the United States’ Arab allies... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
World Blinken to extend Middle East tour, return to Israel on Monday CAIRO: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will return to Israel on Monday, a senior State Department official... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 10:45pm
World Blinken asks China to use 'influence' for Middle East calm ABU DHABI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Saturday on China, a partner of Iran, to use its influence to... Updated 14 Oct, 2023 07:43pm
World Iranian funds: Qatar says it’s committed to fulfilling deal with Iran and US DOHA: Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said on Friday that his country is committed to... Published 14 Oct, 2023 05:32am
World Blinken tells Arab leaders ‘no more business as usual’ with Hamas DOHA: US top diplomat Antony Blinken is telling Middle Eastern leaders there can be “no more business as usual”... Published 14 Oct, 2023 05:32am
World Blinken seeks to exert Arab pressure as Israel readies Gaza offensive AMMAN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday began a tour of Arab capitals as he seeks to exert pressure on... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 01:44pm
World Israel says no exceptions to Gaza siege OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/GAZA/TEL AVIV: Israel said on Thursday there would be no humanitarian exceptions to its siege of... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
World Blinken tells Netanyahu in Israel: US will ‘always be there’ TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Benjamin Netanyahu he understood on a personal level ‘the... Published 12 Oct, 2023 07:06pm
World US to announce new assistance for Israel after Hamas attack WASHINGTON: Washington will announce new aid and assistance for Israel on Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony... Published 08 Oct, 2023 07:02pm
World Egypt's Sisi warns against 'vicious cycle' of violence CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned Saturday of a "vicious cycle" of violence after Hamas launched... Published 07 Oct, 2023 11:58pm
World Biden plans November meeting with China’s Xi WASHINGTON: The White House is making plans for a face-to-face meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese... Published 06 Oct, 2023 11:12am
World Biden says 'can't stop' building of more Mexico border wall WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden defended his administration's plans to add to the border wall with Mexico... Published 05 Oct, 2023 11:07pm