Antony Blinken heads to Hamas mediator Qatar on Gaza truce push RIYADH: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads Thursday to key Hamas mediator Qatar as he seeks momentum to end... Published 24 Oct, 2024 11:42am
World Kamala Harris calls Trump a ‘fascist’ PHILADELPHIA: Kamala Harris called Donald Trump a “fascist” Wednesday and warned that her US election rival was... Published 24 Oct, 2024 10:09am
World G7 to make $50 bn Ukraine loan available by year-end: Yellen WASHINGTON: G7 nations are committed to making $50 billion in lending available to Ukraine by year-end, US Treasury... Published 24 Oct, 2024 01:55am
World Biden says ‘tyrants’ to be held responsible as US commits funds for Ukraine loan WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that US efforts, including contributions to a G7 loan package for... Published 23 Oct, 2024 10:47pm
World Possible to work towards ceasefire in Lebanon, Gaza will be harder: Biden BERLIN: U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday there is a possibility of working towards a ceasefire in Lebanon but... Published 19 Oct, 2024 12:32am
World Joe Biden to discuss Ukraine with allies on swansong Berlin trip BERLIN: US President Joe Biden will on Friday seek to cement cooperation with key European partners on issues from... Published 18 Oct, 2024 09:47am
World Biden heads to Germany to discuss Ukraine, Middle East WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden took off Thursday on a swift farewell trip to Germany, for talks with allies to... Published 17 Oct, 2024 07:29pm
Editorials Relentless crimes against humanity EDITORIAL: As Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza entered second year on October 8, conscientious citizens in various... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:15am
World Biden, Netanyahu speak on Israel plans WASHINGTON/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
World Biden says ‘not confident’ of peaceful US election WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Friday he was not confident the US election in November would be peaceful,... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
World Zelensky to attend defence talks in Germany with Biden KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday he would attend an international meeting to discuss military... Published 05 Oct, 2024 10:58pm
World Biden warns Israel against Iran oil strikes as war fears mount WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Friday advised Israel against striking Iran’s oil facilities, saying he was... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:36pm
Opinion Partly Facetious: Biden backpedals “So Biden, now unambiguously a lame-duck president, said the US is in discussions with Israel on potential strikes... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
World Kushner has discussed US-Saudi diplomacy with Saudi crown prince WASHINGTON: Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former US President Donald Trump, has discussed US-Saudi diplomatic... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:01pm
World Israeli strike closes off road used to flee Lebanon, transport minister says WASHINGTON/BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: An Israeli strike on Friday morning near Lebanon’s Masnaa border crossing with... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:28am
World Israel-Hamas war causes 86-percent dive in Gaza GDP: IMF WASHINGTON: A year of conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in a “devastating impact on the economy” in the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:46pm
World Biden says ‘discussing’ possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities His comments send oil prices spiking a month before US presidential election Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:54pm
World White House sides with union as US dockworker strike enters second day NEW YORK: President Joe Biden’s administration heaped pressure on US port employers to raise their offer to secure... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
World Japan PM Ishiba expressed desire to strengthen US alliance in first call with Biden TOKYO: Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday he wanted to strengthen his nation’s alliance... Published 02 Oct, 2024 11:42am
World Biden calls for ceasefire amid reports Israel plans to move into Lebanon WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden called for a ceasefire on Monday when asked about reports that Israel is... Published 30 Sep, 2024 08:41pm
World Biden says wider Mideast war ‘has to be avoided’ WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said on Sunday that a regional conflict in the Middle East “has to be avoided,”... Published 30 Sep, 2024 12:07am
World US boosts air support and hikes troop readiness to deploy for Middle East WASHINGTON: The U.S. military said on Sunday it was increasing its air support capabilities in the Middle East and... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 10:52pm
Pakistan PM attends reception hosted by Biden NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended a reception hosted by US President Joe Biden in honour of the heads... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 09:40am
World Biden says Hezbollah leader’s killing a ‘measure of justice’ WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Saturday called the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah “a measure of... Published 28 Sep, 2024 10:58pm
World Zelensky meets Biden after US unveils Ukraine military aid surge WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Joe Biden at the White House Thursday to present his wartime... Published 27 Sep, 2024 12:17am
World Biden announces $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden announced more than $8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday to... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 07:28pm
Opinion It’s just a debate Make or break. Win or lose. Change perceptions. Transform opinions. These are some objectives of the importance of... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
World US President Biden says now ‘time to finalise’ Gaza deal and ‘end this war’ He warns against full-scale war after Israel’s Lebanon strikes Updated 24 Sep, 2024 10:36pm
Editorials Our frail economy undermines our sovereignty EDITORIAL: The two-day visit to Pakistan of a Russian delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
World UAE seeks closer AI, tech ties in Biden talks as China interest stirs US concern DUBAI: President Joe Biden will host the United Arab Emirates president on Monday for a visit set to include White... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:07pm
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran former nuclear weapons test building, missile facilities, researchers say