US congratulates Modi, hopes to work for ‘free and open’ Asia WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his coalition’s... Published 05 Jun, 2024 11:18pm
World Kyiv welcomes US VP Harris participation at Ukraine summit KYIV: Kyiv on Wednesday welcomed an announcement from Washington that US Vice President Kamala Harris will attend an... Published 05 Jun, 2024 02:14pm
World Qatar says no ‘clear position’ from Israel on Gaza truce deal DOHA: Mediator Qatar said Tuesday it was waiting for a “clear position” from Israel on a proposed Gaza ceasefire... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Editorials Another non-starter? EDITORIAL: It’s becoming increasingly clear that US President Joe Biden was perhaps the only person who thought ... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:44am
World Hamas says Israel wants ‘endless’ truce negotiations BEIRUT: A senior Hamas official in Beirut on Tuesday accused Israel of prolonging truce negotiations and repeated... Published 05 Jun, 2024 12:07am
World Biden says Netanyahu could be prolonging Gaza war for political aims WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu may be stalling on ending the aggression... Published 04 Jun, 2024 07:14pm
World Mediator Qatar urges clear positions for Gaza ceasefire DUBAI: Qatar, which has been mediating on Gaza between Israel and Hamas, stressed on Tuesday that there should be a... Published 04 Jun, 2024 04:57pm
World Claudia makes history as Mexico’s first woman president MEXICO CITY: Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico’s first woman president by a landslide, making history in a... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
World Biden’s son Hunter stands trial on gun charge WILMINGTON, (United States): Hunter Biden, the long-troubled son of Joe Biden, went on trial Monday on gun charges ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
World US sees Israeli ‘willingness’ for Gaza deal WASHINGTON: Israel has shown willingness to agree to a ceasefire and hostage release deal set out by US President... Published 03 Jun, 2024 10:31pm
World Israel: Biden published partial version of Gaza plan JERUSALEM: An Israeli government spokesperson quoted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as saying on Monday that US... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:01pm
World Zelensky says China working hard to ‘prevent’ countries from attending peace summit SINGAPORE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China on Sunday of working hard to stop countries from... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
World Trump says if he is jailed that could be ‘breaking point’ for Americans WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said he would accept home confinement or jail time after his historic conviction by a New... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Opinion Ceasefire plan: Biden must step up his pressure on Israel Russian RT television’s flagship programme CROSSTALK often offers something very interesting and informative,... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
World Netanyahu says ‘disappointed’ Biden won’t support ICC sanctions WASHINGTON: Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview broadcast Sunday he is “disappointed” US President Joe Biden... Published 02 Jun, 2024 11:12pm
World Biden’s Gaza plan ‘not a good deal’ but Israel accepts it: Netanyahu’s aide There are a lot of details to be worked out, chief foreign policy advisor to Netanyahu says Updated 02 Jun, 2024 08:44pm
World Israel offers new 'roadmap' to end Gaza war, says Biden WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Friday that Israel had offered a new roadmap towards a permanent peace in... Published 31 May, 2024 11:13pm
World Zelensky invites Biden and Xi to attend Ukraine peace summit KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday urged US President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping... Updated 26 May, 2024 10:27pm
World Egypt’s Sisi agrees to let UN aid through key Gaza crossing: US WASHINGTON: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi agreed in a call Friday with his US counterpart Joe Biden to... Published 24 May, 2024 11:41pm
World 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