Qatar says Gaza ceasefire talks at ‘delicate phase’ DUBAI: Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Wednesday talks... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 03:31pm
World Netanyahu says Israel preparing for scenarios in other areas than Gaza JERUSALEM: Israel is keeping up its aggression in Gaza but also preparing for scenarios in other areas, Prime... Updated 12 Apr, 2024 09:31am
World Netanyahu not consulted on killing of Haniyeh's sons, Israeli media say OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli forces killed three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in an air strike in Gaza without... Updated 12 Apr, 2024 08:49am
World Joe Biden says Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza is a ‘mistake’ WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach to the war in Gaza is a “mistake,” US President Joe... Published 10 Apr, 2024 11:46am
Markets Oil prices fall on big build in US crude, fuel inventories EIA expects Brent crude prices to average $88.55 a barrel in 2024, up from a previous forecast of $87 Updated 11 Apr, 2024 10:42am
World US has no evidence of unfolding genocide in Gaza: Pentagon WASHINGTON: The United States does not have evidence that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as it carries out... Published 09 Apr, 2024 09:26pm
World Israel says more aid is entering Gaza, but figures disputed GENEVA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel says aid is moving into Gaza more quickly after international pressure to increase... Published 09 Apr, 2024 09:23pm
World Turkiye imposes export restrictions on Israel until Gaza ceasefire Measures would apply to the export of products from 54 different categories, including iron, marble, steel, cement, aluminium, brick, fertilizer, construction equipment and products, aviation fuel, and more Updated 09 Apr, 2024 09:31pm
World Fighting rages across Gaza amid revival of truce talks CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed 77 Palestinians in Gaza in the past 24 hours, health authorities said on Sunday, as... Published 31 Mar, 2024 06:36pm
World Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in Cairo: Egyptian media CAIRO: Talks aimed at brokering a truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip will resume in Cairo on Sunday,... Updated 31 Mar, 2024 10:51pm
Pakistan Dar receives congratulatory call from Jordanian Deputy PM ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a congratulatory telephone call from Jordanian deputy Prime Minister... Published 28 Mar, 2024 05:47am
World US defense chief to Israel counterpart: Gaza toll ‘too high’ WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant Tuesday that civilian... Updated 26 Mar, 2024 10:15pm
World Qatar says negotiations ‘ongoing’ for Gaza truce DOHA: Mediator Qatar said Tuesday that talks between Hamas and Israel on a Gaza truce and hostage exchange are... Published 26 Mar, 2024 05:57pm
World Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on north and south of Gaza CAIRO/RAFAH: Israeli air strikes killed dozens of Palestinians at both ends of the Gaza Strip overnight, hitting the... Published 26 Mar, 2024 03:34pm
Pakistan Pakistan welcomes UNSC resolution on Gaza ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomed the adoption of the UN Security Council resolution 2728 on Monday, demanding an... Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:20am
Pakistan Palestine envoy calls on Dar ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the State of Palestine Ahmed Jawad A. A. Rabei paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister... Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:20am
World UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza United States abstains, remaining 14 council members vote for resolution Netanyahu cancels Israeli delegation's visit to Washington Updated 25 Mar, 2024 10:21pm
World UN agency a ‘lifeline of hope’ for Palestinians: Guterres AMMAN: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Monday defended the UN agency for Palestinian refugees as a... Published 25 Mar, 2024 05:02pm
World Gaza fighting rages as UN chief decries ‘horror and starvation’ GAZA STRIP: Heavy fighting raged in Gaza on Sunday as Israel has vowed to push on with its ground war in the... Published 24 Mar, 2024 05:45pm
World Guterres says aid to Gaza ‘requires Israel removing’ obstacles CAIRO: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said Sunday in Cairo that delivering the necessary aid to... Published 24 Mar, 2024 05:28pm
World 32,226 Palestinians killed in Israel aggression since Oct. 7, health ministry says DUBAI: At least 32,226 Palestinians have been killed and 74,518 injured in Israel’s military aggression in Gaza... Updated 24 Mar, 2024 09:28pm
Editorials Unprecedented and unacceptable EDITORIAL: As Israel continues to rain death and destruction upon the Gaza Palestinians an important ingredient of... Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am
World UN chief to visit Gaza border in new plea for truce CAIRO: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Egypt’s border with Gaza on Saturday to renew... Published 23 Mar, 2024 10:57am
Markets UAE markets gain on possibility of Gaza ceasefire DUBAI: Stock exchanges in the United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday on the possibility of nearing Gaza... Published 23 Mar, 2024 05:41am
World Hamas welcomes China, Russia veto of US-backed Gaza resolution GAZA STRIP: Hamas voiced “appreciation” on Friday after Russia and China vetoed a US-led draft resolution on a Gaza... Published 23 Mar, 2024 12:12am
World Russia, China veto US bid on Gaza 'ceasefire' at Security Council Moscow accuses Washington of 'hypocritical spectacle' that does not pressure Israel Death toll in war-torn Gaza reaches 32,070 Palestinians, including 82 killed in last 24 hours, health ministry says Updated 22 Mar, 2024 11:34pm
World UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire with uncertain outcome UNITED NATIONS: The United States, which has repeatedly blocked calls for a truce in Gaza, will submit a draft... Updated 22 Mar, 2024 02:22pm
World UK, Australia call for ‘immediate cessation of fighting’ in Gaza ADELAIDE: Britain and Australia declared the need for an “immediate cessation of fighting” in Gaza, as diplomatic... Published 22 Mar, 2024 11:51am
Markets Oil steady as Gaza ceasefire talks gain traction LONDON: Oil prices were little changed on Friday, with global benchmark Brent hovering above $85 per barrel, as the... Updated 22 Mar, 2024 04:31pm
World Israeli army launches what it calls ‘operation’ at Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital GAZA STRIP: The Israeli army launched Monday what it called an operation around Gaza’s largest hospital, Al-Shifa,... Updated 18 Mar, 2024 10:35pm