Israel strikes Gaza Strip after rocket fire: army GAZA CITY: Israeli warplanes raided the Gaza Strip before dawn on Saturday in what it said was a retaliatory strike... Published 18 Jul, 2022 06:22am
World Iran accuses US of provoking Middle East ‘crises’ TEHRAN: Tehran on Sunday accused Washington of provoking tensions in the Middle East, a day after US President Joe... Published 17 Jul, 2022 05:30pm
Print US won’t ‘walk away’ from Middle East, says Biden JEDDAH, (Saudi Arabia): President Joe Biden assured Arab leaders the United States would remain fully engaged in the... Updated 17 Jul, 2022 09:37am
World Israeli minister foresees direct pilgrim flights to Saudi Arabia next year JERUSALEM: An Israeli official said on Saturday he expected members of the country's Muslim minority to be able to... Published 17 Jul, 2022 12:44am
Markets OPEC+ will assess oil market and do what is necessary, say Saudi foreign minister JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said a US-Arab summit on Saturday did not discuss oil and that OPEC+ would... Published 16 Jul, 2022 08:55pm
World US ‘will not walk away’ from Middle East: Biden to Arab leaders JEDDAH: US President Joe Biden told Arab leaders on Saturday that Washington would remain fully engaged in the... Published 16 Jul, 2022 05:59pm
World Saudi prince told Biden that US has made mistakes too, says Saudi official JEDDAH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told US President Joe Biden that Saudi Arabia had acted to prevent mistakes... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:02pm
World Biden to talk oil at Arab summit concluding Middle East tour JEDDAH: US President Joe Biden is set to discuss volatile oil prices during a summit with Arab leaders on Saturday... Updated 16 Jul, 2022 02:24pm
World Iran unveils naval drone division as Biden tours Mideast TEHRAN: Iran’s navy on Friday unveiled its first division of ships and submarines capable of carrying armed ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Opinion The increasing Indo-Pak disparity For a couple of early years of Pakistan’s and India’s independence, the disparity in terms of border security,... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Print Biden lands in Saudi Arabia, country he vowed to make ‘pariah’ Biden appears ready to re-engage with Jeddah that has been key strategic ally of US for decades Updated 16 Jul, 2022 10:32am
World Biden fist bumps Saudi crown prince on trip that seeks to reset ties JEDDAH: US President Joe Biden gave a fist bump to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi state television... Updated 15 Jul, 2022 10:32pm
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The woes of global economy “So the Russian adventure in Ukraine has effectively destabilised the global economy.” “Well yes, in a way ... Published 15 Jul, 2022 06:20am
Markets Oil prices fall ahead of potential large US rate hike NEW YORK: Oil prices moved lower on Thursday, paring some losses after falling more than $4 as investors focused on... Published 15 Jul, 2022 06:20am
Print UAE invests $2bn in hi-tech Indian ‘food parks’ Parks will bring farmers, processors and retailers together using advanced climate technology to minimise waste, conserve water Updated 15 Jul, 2022 10:49am
World US, Israel sign joint pledge to deny Iran nuclear weaponry JERUSALEM: US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed a joint pledge on Thursday to deny... Published 14 Jul, 2022 07:32pm
World Israel lasers in on Iranian drone threat as Biden visits TEL AVIV: Moments after US President Joe Biden touched down in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, the Israeli military showed ... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
World CPJ urges Biden to address press freedom during Middle East trip NEW YORK: As President Joe Biden departs for a visit to the Middle East from July 13 to 16, the Committee to Protect... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Print Biden visits Israel on first Middle East tour as US president TEL AVIV: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday kicked off a Middle East tour in Israel where both sides vowed to... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
World Israel increases Gaza work permits ahead of Biden visit JERUSALEM: Israel on Tuesday increased the number of work permits for Palestinians in Gaza, part of a series of... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
World Israel hopes Biden trip will hail start of Saudi ties JERUSALEM: Israel hopes US President Joe Biden’s Middle East tour will hail the start of diplomatic ties between... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Opinion Biden seeks to persuade Saudi Arabia to pump more oil as prices soar Joe Biden will make his first visit as US president to Saudi Arabia on Friday, where he will seek to persuade Riyadh... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Print US Treasury announces additional $1.7bn aid to Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States Treasury announced Tuesday it will send an additional $1.7 billion in economic aid to... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
World Biden seeks to persuade Saudi Arabia to pump more oil as prices soar LONDON: Joe Biden will make his first visit as US president to Saudi Arabia on Friday, where he will seek to... Updated 12 Jul, 2022 12:30pm
World Israeli PM says Iran will top Biden visit agenda JERUSALEM: Expanding joint action to counter Iran will top the agenda during US President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit... Published 10 Jul, 2022 07:52pm
World Biden defends decision to visit Saudi Arabia, says rights are on his agenda WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Saturday defended his decision to travel to Saudi Arabia saying human rights ... Published 10 Jul, 2022 10:46am
World Biden signs executive order on abortion, declares Supreme Court 'out of control' WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden said the Supreme Court decision overturning the right to an abortion was an... Published 08 Jul, 2022 11:07pm
World US to send $400 million in weapons to Ukraine, including more HIMARS WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden signed a new weapons package worth up to $400 million for Ukraine on Friday,... Published 08 Jul, 2022 10:57pm
World Biden meetings with Saudi king will include Crown Prince Mohammed, says White House WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden will hold bilateral talks with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his... Published 07 Jul, 2022 11:33pm
World Russia warns humanity at risk if West seeks to punish it over Ukraine KYIV/KRAMATORSK: Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said attempts by the West to punish a nuclear power such... Published 07 Jul, 2022 11:48am