China calls war in Gaza ‘a disgrace to civilisation’ GAZA STRIP: China described the war in Gaza as a “disgrace to civilisation” and called on Thursday for an... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:15am
Editorials Israel’s hands are soaked in Palestinian blood EDITORIAL: A food distribution point turned into a massacre scene when an aid convoy, the first in more than a ... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
World Bulk carrier hit by missile from Yemen, crew says two dead: US official WASHINGTON: A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels hit a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, with the... Published 06 Mar, 2024 10:49pm
Pakistan Six private bills, including Anti-Rape (Amendment) Bill 2022, moved by PTI adopted ISLAMABAD: The outgoing Senate, Monday, passed six private bills, all moved by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 05 Mar, 2024 03:09am
World Belgium sends transporter to drop aid into Gaza MELSBROEK: Belgium on Monday sent a military transport plane to join an international operation to drop aid in... Published 04 Mar, 2024 11:08pm
Print Gaza truce talks in Cairo as heavy fighting rages GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): Mediators in Cairo made a renewed push for a Gaza ceasefire, but differences... Updated 04 Mar, 2024 09:47am
World Global condemnation follows deadly Israeli gunfire near aid convoy GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Global condemnation flowed on Friday after Israeli forces in war-ravaged Gaza... Published 02 Mar, 2024 04:16am
World EU holds back part of UNRWA payment but boosts Palestinian aid BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on Friday it would hold back part of a payment of 82 million euros for the UN... Published 01 Mar, 2024 06:11pm
World Palestinian Authority receives $114mn from Israel, Norway says OSLO: The Palestinian Authority has received 407 million shekels ($114 million) from Israel with more funds on the... Published 29 Feb, 2024 07:29pm
Pakistan Saylani Trust sends third relief consignment to Palestinians KARACHI: The Saylani Welfare International Trust announced on Wednesday that it had shipped its third consignment of... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
World Israel files report with World Court on Gaza measures, Israeli official says JERUSALEM: Israel on Monday filed a report with the International Court of Justice about measures taken to comply... Published 26 Feb, 2024 11:55pm
World Unlawful Israeli occupation: China asks World Court to speak out AMSTERDAM: China asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday to give its opinion on Israel’s... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
Editorials Unabashed violation of Palestinians’ rights EDITORIAL: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) started hearing on Monday the UN General Assembly’s December... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
World China asks World Court to speak out on ‘unlawful’ Israeli occupation AMSTERDAM: China asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday to give its opinion on Israel’s... Published 22 Feb, 2024 05:16pm
World French navy downs two drones over Red Sea PARIS: The French navy has shot down two drones over the Red Sea where Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been attacking... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
World South Africa asks World Court to find Israeli occupation illegal THE HAGUE: South Africa on Tuesday urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue a non-binding legal... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Editorials Power politics fuelling conflict EDITORIAL: The world has entered a highly volatile security environment, says British military think-tank, the... Published 17 Feb, 2024 05:51am
World Netanyahu rejects ‘international pressure’ for Palestinian state JERUSALEM: Israel will not be pressured into accepting a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said... Updated 16 Feb, 2024 09:55pm
Editorials The deepening Gaza crisis EDITORIAL: Incessant Israeli bombings all over Gaza have killed nearly 30,000 Palestinians, most of them children ... Published 15 Feb, 2024 05:39am
World Yemen Houthi leader: No ships linked to Israel passed during last week CAIRO: The leader of Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Tuesday that the group had been able to prevent... Published 13 Feb, 2024 11:08pm
World Israel frees two hostages, Gaza officials say 67 killed in assault DOHA/JERUSALEM: Israel freed two Israeli-Argentine hostages held by Hamas in Rafah on Monday in a ferocious rescue... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
World UAE defends Israel ties as Gaza war concerns grow DUBAI: A top Emirati diplomat on Monday defended her country’s decision to maintain ties with Israel despite its... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
World White House presses Israel to work toward pause in Gaza war WASHINGTON: The White House on Monday pressed Israel to work toward a pause in the Gaza conflict to win freedom for... Published 13 Feb, 2024 12:11am
World Israel announces UN expert entry ban over October 7 comment JERUSALEM: Israel on Monday announced a visa ban on the United Nations special rapporteur for the occupied... Published 12 Feb, 2024 10:43pm
World Relative of freed hostage appeals for Gaza deal RAMAT GAN: A relative of a hostage freed overnight from Gaza appealed Monday for a broader deal between Israel and... Updated 12 Feb, 2024 03:26pm
World Thousands in Morocco protest ties with genocidal Israel RABAT: Thousands of Moroccans on Sunday again took to the streets of their capital to call for an end to their... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:26am
Print UN agency says aid shipment blocked in Israeli port OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The main United Nations agency providing aid to Palestinians in Gaza is facing growing... Updated 12 Feb, 2024 08:38am
World Houthis say 17 fighters killed in US strikes SANAA: A total of 17 Houthi fighters were killed in US strikes, the Iran-backed Yemeni group said through its... Published 11 Feb, 2024 05:35am
World Palestinians brace for Rafah assault as Israel promises evacuation plan DOHA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli air strikes killed 17 people in Gaza’s Rafah overnight, medics said on Saturday,... Published 11 Feb, 2024 05:35am
World Saudi hosts Arab diplomats for Gaza talks after Blinken tour RIYADH: Four top Middle Eastern diplomats reiterated calls for “irreversible” steps towards the recognition of a... Published 09 Feb, 2024 10:36am