South Africa hails World Court order on Israel’s Rafah assault JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s international relations department on Friday hailed as ground-breaking a ruling by the... Published 24 May, 2024 07:33pm
World Israel warns of ‘serious consequences’ for ties with countries recognising Palestinian state OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign ministry said Thursday that Israel’s ties with Ireland, Norway and Spain will... Published 23 May, 2024 07:55pm
World Egypt still committed to Gaza truce talks, say sources CAIRO: Egypt remains committed to helping negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza despite doubts... Published 23 May, 2024 07:04pm
World Yellen fears ‘humanitarian crisis’ if Israel cuts off Palestinian banks STRESA: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Thursday of the risk of a “humanitarian crisis” if Israel cuts off... Published 23 May, 2024 04:57pm
World Israeli aggression in Gaza brings urgency to two-state solution OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: More than seven months of Israeli aggression after Hamas attacks have highlighted the gulf... Published 22 May, 2024 07:38pm
World Saudi praises European countries’ recognition of Palestinian state Says decision by friendly countries affirms international consensus on inherent right of Palestinian people to self-determination Updated 22 May, 2024 10:17pm
World Israel revokes order to cut AP live Gaza video feed OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel walked back its decision to shut down an Associated Press live video feed of war-torn... Updated 22 May, 2024 02:29pm
World Israel shuts down Associated Press live video feed of Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said it had shut down an Associated Press live video feed of Gaza on Tuesday, sparking a... Updated 21 May, 2024 10:26pm
World Blinken says Gaza truce still possible but set back by ICC move WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that a Gaza ceasefire deal was still possible but he... Published 21 May, 2024 09:06pm
World Blinken testifies to US Congress under shadow of Israel policy divides WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made his case for President Joe Biden’s more than $60 billion... Published 21 May, 2024 08:59pm
World Israel urges ‘civilised nations’ to spurn any ICC warrants against its leaders JERUSALEM: Israel urges “nations of the civilised world” to oppose the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s... Published 21 May, 2024 06:37pm
World Qatar says Gaza truce, hostage release talks remain ‘close to stalemate’ DUBAI: Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said on Tuesday the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release... Published 21 May, 2024 04:51pm
World Israel, Hamas reject bid before ICC to arrest leaders for war crimes RAFAH: Israel and Hamas, engaged in heavy fighting in the Gaza Strip, both angrily rejected on Monday moves to... Updated 21 May, 2024 11:52am
World France backs ICC after prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu PARIS: France backs the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the ‘fight against impunity’, its foreign ministry... Published 21 May, 2024 10:59am
World Strikes pound Gaza as Israel voices ‘duty’ to expand Rafah incursion RAFAH: Air strikes and shelling hit Gaza on Monday, witnesses said, as battles raged in the besieged territory’s... Published 20 May, 2024 05:35pm
World Saudi crown prince, Biden aide discuss ‘semi-final’ security deal RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler and a top aide to US President Joe Biden have discussed a “semi-final” version... Published 19 May, 2024 05:25pm
World Iran confirms indirect talks with United States TEHRAN: Iran has confirmed that it held indirect talks with arch foe the United States in Oman despite the two... Published 19 May, 2024 02:39pm
World Deadly bombs hit Gaza as US security envoy visits Israel RAFAH: An Israeli strike in Gaza killed 31 people Sunday, the Palestinian civil defence agency said, as US National... Updated 19 May, 2024 10:58pm
World Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on Gaza, bilateral deal CAIRO: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss... Published 19 May, 2024 10:21am
World South Africa tells UN court Israel ‘genocide’ hit ‘new and horrific stage’ THE HAGUE: South Africa accused Israel on Thursday at the top UN court of stepping up what it called a “genocide” in... Updated 16 May, 2024 08:14pm
World Egypt president says Israel evades Gaza ceasefire efforts DUBAI: Israel continues to evade efforts to reach a ceasefire in its war with Hamas in Gaza, Egyptian President... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28pm
World Israel claims it’s wearing down Hamas, sending more troops to area of Rafah JERUSALEM: Israel’s defense minister said on Thursday that additional troops would join a ground aggression in an... Updated 16 May, 2024 06:48pm
World India says it is working to repatriate UN staffer killed in Gaza NEW DELHI: India said on Wednesday it was working to repatriate the body of a former Indian Army officer serving as... Published 15 May, 2024 06:48pm
World Erdogan says Israel will ‘set sights’ on Turkiye if Hamas defeated ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday claimed that Israel would “set its sights” on Turkiye if it... Published 15 May, 2024 05:39pm
World Russia economy resilient; Gaza war weighs on neighbours: EBRD LONDON: Russia’s economy will grow further this year despite Western sanctions over its Ukraine invasion, while... Published 15 May, 2024 10:59am
World Turkiye says to apply to intervene in ICJ genocide case against Israel ANKARA: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday that Turkiye decided to submit its declaration of official... Published 14 May, 2024 08:12pm
World UN says nearly 450,000 displaced from Gaza’s Rafah since May 6 RAFAH: The United Nations said Tuesday that nearly 450,000 people have been displaced from Rafah since Israel began... Published 14 May, 2024 07:52pm
World World Court to hold hearings over Israel’s Rafah attacks THE HAGUE: The U.N.‘s International Court of Justice will hold hearings on Thursday and Friday to discuss new... Published 14 May, 2024 05:33pm
World Israel’s Rafah attack set Hamas talks ‘backward’: mediator Qatar DOHA: Israel’s military operation in Rafah has set truce negotiations with Hamas “backward”, mediator Qatar said on... Published 14 May, 2024 01:45pm
World Israel offensive on Rafah would not eliminate Hamas: Blinken WASHINGTON: An all-out Israeli offensive on the Gaza city of Rafah would provoke “anarchy” without eliminating... Published 12 May, 2024 09:31pm
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