US sends first of three military planes with Gaza aid WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday sent the first of three military planes to Egypt to bring vital... Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:27pm
World Biden, US officials ask Israel to be more cautious in south Gaza offensive WASHINGTON: The US is asking Israel to take greater care to protect civilians and limit damage to infrastructure in... Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:30pm
World Israel touts ‘option’ to extend Gaza truce GAZA STRIP: Israel said Monday it was open to extending a truce with Hamas if the Palestinian group continues to... Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:57am
World Biden announces release by Hamas of four-year-old US hostage NANTUCKET: A four-year-old American girl is safely in Israel after being released Sunday from captivity in Gaza, US... Published 26 Nov, 2023 10:54pm
World Biden says Gaza hostages release ‘only a start’ NANTUCKET, (United States): US President Joe Biden said Friday’s release of a first group of hostages taken by... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Editorials Two is a trend EDITORIAL: Two is a trend, they say in the world of science, so India’s alleged involvement in assassination... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
World Israeli PM tells cabinet hostage deal is ‘right decision’ OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his cabinet Tuesday that accepting a deal for the... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Print Gaza truce, hostages release: Netanyahu, Hamas chief indicate deal GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The leader of Hamas said on Tuesday a truce deal with Israel was close and Prime Minister... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 08:59am
Business & Finance Investors pump over $600m into defence funds WASHINGTON: Investors piled into exchange-traded funds tracking defence companies since October in anticipation of... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
World Biden says he believes Gaza hostage release deal near WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he believes a deal is near to secure the release of some of the... Published 21 Nov, 2023 12:22am
World No ‘significant’ pause in Gaza war before hostage releases: US official MANAMA: US President Joe Biden’s main adviser on the Middle East said Saturday there would be a “significant pause”... Published 18 Nov, 2023 11:14pm
World Biden, Qatar’s emir discuss hostages, developments in Gaza US President Joe Biden and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed the Hamas hostage situation and... Published 18 Nov, 2023 12:56am
World US, China commerce ministers pledge to further talks in 2024 SAN FRANCISCO: The United States and China plan further talks on commercial issues next year, the US Commerce... Published 17 Nov, 2023 10:51pm
World Mexico, China nod to stronger ties as leaders agree to promote trade and investment MEXICO CITY: Mexico and China’s leaders met on Thursday and committed to working together and strengthening ties,... Published 17 Nov, 2023 10:41am
World At APEC, Biden touts workers’ rights, stable Chinese relations SAN FRANCISCO: US President Joe Biden on Thursday said he would keep working to advance a Pacific trade pact, even... Published 17 Nov, 2023 10:37am
World Xi tells US firms China ready to be partner and friend SAN FRANCISCO: China is ready to be a partner and friend of the United States, and there is plenty of room for... Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am
World Biden, Xi agree to ease tensions WOODSIDE, (United States): US President Joe Biden hailed his “most constructive” talks with Chinese President Xi... Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am
World Dining with US firms at APEC, Xi says China is ready to be a partner SAN FRANCISCO: China is ready to be a partner and friend of the United States, and there is plenty of room for... Published 16 Nov, 2023 11:13pm
World Biden, Xi’s ‘blunt’ talks yield deals on military, fentanyl WOODSIDE: US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed on Wednesday to open a presidential hotline,... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 08:07pm
World Xi, Biden had ‘very good’ summit: China’s top diplomat BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China’s President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Joe Biden had a... Published 16 Nov, 2023 10:25am
World ASEAN defence chiefs call for end to Myanmar crisis, Israel-Hamas war JAKARTA: Southeast Asian defence ministers called for an end to the Myanmar crisis and to the Israel-Hamas war on... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
World ASEAN defence chiefs call for end to Myanmar crisis, Israel-Hamas war JAKARTA: Southeast Asian defence ministers called for an end to the Myanmar crisis and to the Israel-Hamas war on... Published 15 Nov, 2023 02:57pm
Business & Finance Cooling US inflation raises hopes of an end to rate hikes WASHINGTON: US consumer inflation cooled more than expected last month, according to government data published... Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am
World Biden believes deal on Hamas hostages ‘going to happen’ WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he believes that a deal with Hamas to free the hostages the are... Published 14 Nov, 2023 10:36pm
World China’s Xi leaves Beijing for summit with Biden: state media BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Tuesday, state media reported, on his way to San Francisco... Published 14 Nov, 2023 05:48pm
World Largest Gaza hospital ‘not functioning’ amid Israeli assault GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The largest hospital in Gaza has ceased to function and fatalities among patients are... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 05:35pm
World Xi, Biden to meet next week to ‘stabilize’ ties, US says WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on November 15 in the San Francisco... Updated 10 Nov, 2023 10:49pm
World China says climate talks with US a success BEIJING: China said Thursday that climate talks with the United States had been a success, following talks aimed at... Published 09 Nov, 2023 10:53am
World Biden, Xi set to steal APEC spotlight with talks to steady ties WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold summit talks in San... Published 08 Nov, 2023 11:59am
World Blinken calls for G7 ‘clear voice’ on Gaza TOKYO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Tuesday on the G7 to speak “in a clear voice” about the... Updated 08 Nov, 2023 06:57am