Biden reaches out to Morehouse grads on Gaza to muted applause ATLANTA: US President Joe Biden told Morehouse College graduates not to give up on American democracy in a somber... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Print MBS, 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”... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
World Two Israeli soldiers killed in south Gaza, military says JERUSALEM: Two Israeli soldiers were killed in a battle in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, the military said on... Published 20 May, 2024 12:02am
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 Dozens killed, wounded as Israeli forces thrust deeper in Gaza’s Jabalia and Rafah CAIRO: Israeli troops and tanks pushed on Saturday into parts of a congested northern Gaza Strip district that they... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
World Spain denied port of call to ship carrying arms to Israel MADRID: Spain has refused permission for an Israel-bound ship carrying arms to call at the southeastern port of... Updated 17 May, 2024 08:45pm
World Israel moves into north Gaza Hamas stronghold, pounds Rafah without advancing CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s tanks pushed into the heart of Jabalia in northern Gaza on Thursday, facing... Published 17 May, 2024 02:01pm
World Israel to hit back at ‘genocide’ claims at UN top court THE HAGUE: Israel will on Friday hit back in the United Nations’ top court at allegations from South Africa that it... Published 17 May, 2024 11:59am
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 35,272 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that at least 35,272 people have been killed in the... Updated 16 May, 2024 04:25pm
World Netanyahu says no humanitarian crisis as hundreds of thousands flee RAFAH (Palestinian Territories): Israel’s prime minister on Wednesday insisted there was no “humanitarian... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Opinion US working hand in glove with Israel It is heartening to note that the European Union has taken a meaningful step against Israel’s growing belligerence... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Minorities rally in Karachi to support Palestinians KARACHI: Minorities in Karachi took out a march to express solidarity with Palestinians on Monday. The march was... Published 15 May, 2024 05:47am
World Israel and Egypt trade blame over Rafah Crossing closure JERUSALEM: Israel said on Tuesday that it was up to Egypt to reopen the Rafah Crossing and allow humanitarian relief... Published 14 May, 2024 11:25pm
Print Egypt says to support South Africa ICJ case against Israel CAIRO: Egypt on Sunday announced its intention to formally support South Africa’s case at the International Court of... Updated 13 May, 2024 09:04am
World Donors pledge over $2bn for Gaza at Kuwait conference KUWAIT CITY: A conference of international donors in Kuwait pledged over $2 billion in aid to Gaza Sunday as UN... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
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
World Hamas says Biden remarks on Gaza hostages ‘setback’ for negotiations DOHA: Remarks by US President Joe Biden that a ceasefire in Gaza would be possible if Hamas released its hostages... Published 12 May, 2024 08:50pm
World UN chief calls for ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire, hostage release KUWAIT CITY: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged an immediate halt to the Israel-Hamas war in... Published 12 May, 2024 03:05pm
World Gaza agency says two doctors killed in Israeli air strike on central Gaza PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Sunday that two doctors were killed in an Israeli air... Updated 12 May, 2024 01:32pm
World Hamas releases video of Israeli-British hostage held in Gaza GAZA STRIP: Hamas’s wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, on Saturday released a video of a man held hostage in... Updated 11 May, 2024 10:02pm
World UAE hits out at Netanyahu for saying Gulf state could help run Gaza CAIRO/DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates hit out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday after the... Updated 11 May, 2024 08:10pm
World Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on 21st MADRID: Spain, Ireland and other European Union member countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on May 21, ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
World UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership Assembly adopts resolution with 143 votes in favour and nine against - including US and Israel - while 25 countries abstain Published 10 May, 2024 09:47pm
World Rafah offensive would lead to ‘humanitarian disaster’: UN chief NAIROBI: An Israeli ground attack in Gaza’s Rafah would lead to an “epic humanitarian disaster”, UN... Updated 10 May, 2024 06:25pm
Markets Gold set for weekly gain on US rate-cut hopes Gold prices ticked up on Friday and were on track for a weekly gain, as recent economic data prompted traders to... Published 10 May, 2024 10:30am
World Slovenia launches Palestine recognition procedure LJUBLJANA: Slovenia’s government on Thursday passed a decree on recognising a Palestine state that will be sent to... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Markets Israel hits Rafah despite US warning on arms transfers RAFAH: Smoke rose from strikes on Gaza’s crowded southern city of Rafah Thursday after US President Joe Biden ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Editorials The US must learn from history EDITORIAL: Israel’s genocidal war in the Middle East took yet another deadly turn on May 7 with the country,... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
World Yemen’s Houthis chief says group will target any ships related to transport of goods to Israel DUBAI: The leader of Yemen’s Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, said on Thursday the group would target ships of any... Published 09 May, 2024 07:31pm
World Hamas says Israel move on Rafah aims to ‘obstruct’ truce talks DOHA: A Hamas official on Thursday accused Israel of carrying out incursions in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah to... Published 09 May, 2024 07:28pm