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 Biden says ICC move on arrest warrants for Israeli leaders ‘outrageous’ WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday slammed the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s application for... Published 20 May, 2024 10:34pm
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
World Biden, Trump agree to first presidential debate in June WASHINGTON: Joe Biden and Donald Trump agreed Wednesday to hold a first presidential debate in June after the... Published 15 May, 2024 08:36pm
World US sharply hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs and chips WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden took aim at China on Tuesday, saying Beijing is “cheating” rather than... Published 15 May, 2024 05:47am
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 Biden says Gaza ceasefire possible ‘tomorrow’ if Hamas frees hostages MEDINA: US President Joe Biden said Saturday that a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was possible as soon as... Published 12 May, 2024 02:03am
World Trump accuses Biden of siding with Hamas NEW YORK: Donald Trump accused election rival Joe Biden Thursday of siding with Hamas when he threatened to stop... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Markets China stocks flat on US trade concerns SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks closed flat on Friday with investor sentiment dented by an expanded trade restriction list... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Markets Major Gulf markets muted as Mideast conflict rages DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Thursday, led by the Saudi index, amid rising geopolitical... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Opinion The fault lines of US foreign aid On 24 April, US President Joe Biden signed the legislation providing $87 billion in aid for Ukraine and Israel, in... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
World Former White House hopeful Sanders seeks reelection at 82 WASHINGTON: Former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, the longest-serving independent senator in American... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
World Biden, Netahyahu to speak on Rafah: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday after Israel’s... Published 06 May, 2024 07:02pm
World Joe Biden meets Jordan’s King Abdullah as Gaza ceasefire hopes dim WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will meet Middle East ally, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, at the White House on Monday... Published 06 May, 2024 02:42pm
World Latest round of Gaza truce talks expected in Egypt GAZA STRIP: Talks to strike a Gaza truce were expected to resume Sunday after Hamas rejected any deal that failed to... Published 05 May, 2024 12:34pm
World India's foreign minister rejects Biden's 'xenophobia' comment NEW DELHI: Indian foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar rejected US President Joe Biden’s comment that... Updated 04 May, 2024 10:08pm
World US sanctions suppliers in Russia, China over Ukraine war WASHINGTON: US officials on Wednesday announced fresh sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s military and industrial... Published 01 May, 2024 11:08pm
Opinion Stirring up the soul, is it? Is it déjà vu? Is it an illusion? Is it a knee-jerk? Is it real? Is it happening? These are all the questions that... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Print High-level US delegation discusses various issues ISLAMABAD: A US State Department delegation led by Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John Bass visited... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:14am
World China hints at retaliation after Biden signs Taiwan, TikTok legislation BEIJING: China hinted on Monday that it could retaliate after US President Joe Biden signed into law legislation to... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
World Senior US, French officials in Middle East seeking to ease Gaza war RIYADH: French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said on Monday talks on a ceasefire in Gaza were progressing as he... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 02:59pm
World Biden, Netanyahu review hostage-release talks in new call: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden spoke with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone Sunday and... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:43am
World Joe Biden jabs Trump in election-year roast at correspondents' dinner WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 10:46am
World Israel launches ‘offensive action’ in Lebanon as Gaza pummelled JERUSALEM: Israel said Wednesday its forces were carrying out “offensive action” in Lebanon after launching... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
World Biden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:25pm
World Blinken due in China seeking pressure but also stability SHANGHAI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday as the United States ramps up pressure... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:38am
World Israel’s Gaza war has negatively impacted human rights, says US report WASHINGTON: The war between Israel and Hamas that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza and resulted... Published 22 Apr, 2024 11:22pm
World Biden tells Zelensky US will ‘quickly’ send military aid WASHINGTON: The United States will act swiftly to provide new military assistance to help Kyiv in its battle against... Published 22 Apr, 2024 11:14pm
World US House passes $95bn Ukraine, Israel aid package WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Saturday with broad bipartisan support passed a $95 billion... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
World US, Israel hold virtual meeting Thursday on Rafah WASHINGTON: Senior U.S. and Israeli officials held a virtual meeting on Thursday expected to include a discussion of... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:13pm