Actor Riz Ahmed calls for ‘end to the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza’s civilians’ Oscar-winning actor Riz Ahmed posted an impassioned plea on Instagram on Monday, calling for “an end to the... Published 17 Oct, 2023 01:01pm
World Trucks carrying aid for Gaza Strip arrive at Rafah crossing CAIRO: Trucks carrying aid for the Gaza Strip arrived on Tuesday at the only border crossing into the territory not... Published 17 Oct, 2023 12:20pm
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
Pakistan Caretaker FM to attend urgent meeting of OIC Executive Committee in Saudi Arabia Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani will present Pakistan’s serious concerns about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza Updated 17 Oct, 2023 10:51pm
World WHO says Gaza mass evacuation would be ‘disastrous’ GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Friday that a mass evacuation of the northern Gaza Strip would be... Published 17 Oct, 2023 05:51am
World UN humanitarian chief heading to Mideast for Gaza aid negotiations GENEVA: The UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said he would be heading to the Middle East on Tuesday to try to... Published 16 Oct, 2023 07:39pm
World Putin to call Israeli, Arab leaders as Gaza fears grow MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to call Israeli and Arab leaders on Monday, his adviser said, amid... Published 16 Oct, 2023 07:33pm
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 Gaza border crossing set to reopen as Israeli troops prepare ground assault CAIRO/WASHINGTON/GAZA: An Egyptian-controlled border crossing into Gaza is expected to reopen amid diplomatic... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:03am
BR Research Oil risk premium returns Oil bears couldn’t stay the course for long. Not of the fault of their own this time though but the bear run... Published 16 Oct, 2023 06:33am
World 1m Gazans displaced as Israel readies for ground attack GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): More than one million people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip in the ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
World Backlog at Israeli ports grows OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The backlog of ships is growing at Israeli ports while operations continue at most terminals ... 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 China says Israel acting ‘beyond scope of self-defence’ BEIJING: Israel’s actions in Gaza have gone “beyond the scope of self-defence” and the Israeli government must... Published 15 Oct, 2023 06:00pm
World Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march outside White House WASHINGTON: Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the US capital on Saturday, marching past the White... Published 15 Oct, 2023 12:50pm
World Gaza death toll reaches 2,329: ministry GAZA STRIP: Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since Hamas’s attack on southern Israeli civilians eight days ago have... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 10:51pm
World Gaza braces for Israeli ground assault, fears of conflict spreading grow Iran warns of far-reaching consequences if Israel's bombardment is not stopped Updated 15 Oct, 2023 10:46pm
World Ripple effect seen on markets globally from Middle East conflict WASHINGTON: Economists and market strategists are anticipating further ripple effects globally from the Middle East... Published 15 Oct, 2023 10:32am
World WHO flies Gaza health supplies to Egypt border GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Saturday enough basic health supplies to serve 300,000 people in the Gaza... Published 14 Oct, 2023 06:00pm
World Saudi pauses talks on normalisation with Israel RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has suspended talks on potentially normalising ties with Israel, a source told AFP on Saturday,... Updated 14 Oct, 2023 05:16pm
World Turkiye says Israel’s call for Gazans to move south ‘completely unacceptable’ ANKARA: Turkiye said on Friday that Israel’s call for Gazans to move south in 24 hours ahead of its planned ground... Published 13 Oct, 2023 06:46pm
Life & Style Hollywood celebrities pour support for Israel, Gigi Hadid’s post on Palestine draws backlash LOS ANGELES: Over 700 people from the entertainment industry, including actors Gal Gadot, Michael Douglas and Jerry... Published 13 Oct, 2023 06:39pm
World Iran holds state-organised rallies in support of Palestinians State-organised rallies were held across Iran on Friday in support of Tehran’s Palestinian Hamas and against the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:59pm
World UN experts slam ‘horrific’ Hamas attack, Israel siege of Gaza GENEVA: Dozens of the United Nations’ rights experts on Thursday condemned Hamas’ “horrific crimes” and said... Updated 12 Oct, 2023 10:52pm
World NATO urges Israel to respond with ‘proportionality’ in Gaza BRUSSELS: NATO countries on Thursday told Israel’s defence minister they stood by his country after the attack by... Published 12 Oct, 2023 02:20pm
World Death toll in Gaza rises to at least 1,354: Hamas ministry Israel has vowed Hamas destruction as deaths continue to rise Updated 12 Oct, 2023 09:09pm
World More than 338,000 people displaced in Gaza: UN GENEVA: More than 338,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations said, as... Published 12 Oct, 2023 09:58am
World Thai death toll in Israel-Gaza conflict rises to 21: PM BANGKOK: Twenty-one Thai nationals have been killed in the conflict between Israel and group Hamas, Prime Minister... Published 12 Oct, 2023 09:17am
World Iran president, Saudi crown prince speak for first time since ties restored Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the Palestinian-Israeli... Updated 12 Oct, 2023 02:16pm
World More than 260,000 people displaced in Gaza: UN GENEVA: Over 260,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip, as heavy Israeli bombardments... Published 11 Oct, 2023 09:22am