South African president arrives in Russia as part of peace mission MOSCOW: South Africa’s president arrived in Saint Petersburg, Russia on Saturday ahead of talks headed by an African... Published 17 Jun, 2023 07:39pm
World Russian defence minister says more tanks needed in Ukraine MOSCOW: Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Saturday called for more tanks to be manufactured “to meet the needs of... Published 17 Jun, 2023 01:54pm
World Ukraine’s long battle for Bakhmut takes toll on German gun NEAR BAKHMUT: The fighting around the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut has been going on so long that even recently... Published 17 Jun, 2023 12:56pm
World Explosions rock Kyiv as African peace mission visits Ukraine KYIV: At least two explosions rocked Kyiv on Friday and air raid sirens blared as African leaders began a peace... Published 16 Jun, 2023 03:08pm
World US, Iran in talks to cool tensions with a mutual ‘understanding’ DUBAI/PARIS: The United States is holding talks with Iran to sketch out steps that could limit the Iranian nuclear... Published 16 Jun, 2023 10:12am
Editorials Demise of a populist leader EDITORIAL: It was rare for a former prime minister to have a state funeral. Multitudes of fans, too, came to say... Published 16 Jun, 2023 06:27am
World Russians pound frontline positions in Bakhmut, Ukraine military says Russian forces pounded the city of Bakhmut, the months-old focal point of their attempts to capture the eastern... Published 27 Apr, 2023 09:51am
World France says backs ‘all dialogue’ after Xi-Zelensky call PARIS: France said Wednesday it backed all dialogue towards ending the conflict sparked by Russia’s invasion of... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:20pm
World Russia says ‘no progress’ towards extending grain deal GENEVA: Russia warned Wednesday that “no progress” had been made towards meeting the conditions it has set for... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:16pm
World China’s Xi holds call with Ukraine’s Zelensky Zelensky's spokesman Sergiy Nykyforov says two had 'an almost one hour-long telephone conversation' Published 26 Apr, 2023 05:31pm
World Ukraine calls for global pressure on Russia over grain deal KYIV: A proposal by U.N. chief Antonio Guterres on improving and extending a deal on the safe Black Sea export of... Published 25 Apr, 2023 05:28pm
World EU’s Borrell sees deal soon to buy ammunition for Ukraine LUXEMBOURG: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed confidence on Monday that the bloc would finalise a plan... Published 24 Apr, 2023 08:06pm
World UK agrees subsea renewable energy link with Netherlands LONDON: The UK unveiled Monday a deal for a subsea energy link with the Netherlands, tapping further into offshore... Published 24 Apr, 2023 07:11pm
World South Korea’s Yoon to meet Biden as doubts grow over nuclear umbrella SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol set off on Monday for the for the United States and a summit with... Published 24 Apr, 2023 11:41am
World Russia says it has gained more ground in battle for Bakhmut Russia’s defence ministry on Sunday said its forces had captured more territory in Bakhmut as they pursue their bid... Published 23 Apr, 2023 04:45pm
World Ukraine says received first Patriot air defence systems KYIV: Kyiv said Wednesday it had received the first Patriots, seen as one of the most advanced US air defence... Published 19 Apr, 2023 05:48pm
World Brazil's Lula condemns invasion of Ukraine BRASILIA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday his administration condemns the violation of... Published 18 Apr, 2023 11:00pm
World Biden makes surprise trip to Kyiv before war anniversary KYIV: US President Joe Biden on Monday made a trip to Kyiv organised in strict secrecy, promising $500 million in... Published 21 Feb, 2023 07:17am
World Russia says no Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine KYIV: Moscow said no “Christmas ceasefire” was on the cards after nearly 10 months of war in Ukraine, rejecting a... Published 15 Dec, 2022 11:11am
Business & Finance UK inflation slows, remains close to 11 percent LONDON: British inflation slowed more than expected in November but remained near the highest level in more than 40... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:40am
Pakistan Biden urges world community to help Pakistan UNITED NATIONS: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday made a fervent call for extending help to Pakistan where floods... Updated 22 Sep, 2022 09:27am
World Putin says Ukraine grain going to EU, not developing nations MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that most of the grain leaving Ukrainian ports after a... Published 07 Sep, 2022 01:41pm
World Ukrainian ‘counter-attack underway’, UN pushes for nuclear plant’s safety KYIV: Ukrainian forces have attacked the Russian-held eastern town of Balakliia in the Kharkiv region, a senior... Published 07 Sep, 2022 08:56am
Markets Russia pockets $158bn in energy exports after war PARIS: Russia has raked in a whopping 158 billion euros ($158 billion) in energy exports in the six months following... Published 07 Sep, 2022 04:13am
World IAEA chief leading team to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant VIENNA: International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said Monday he was on his way to Ukraine’s... Published 29 Aug, 2022 10:27am
World Shelling near Ukraine nuclear plant fuels disaster fears; Russia pounds Donbas KYIV: Russian forces have pounded Ukrainian towns across the river from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant,... Published 29 Aug, 2022 09:42am
Opinion Egypt dims lights to boost foreign reserves An economic crisis spurred by the Ukraine war is casting darkness upon Egypt’s streets, as the government dims... Published 29 Aug, 2022 05:44am
World US warns of sanctions against Turkey over Russia ties ISTANBUL: Turkey’s top business association has confirmed receiving a letter from the US Treasury warning of... Published 25 Aug, 2022 06:09am
World US sanctions Putin ‘girlfriend,’ other oligarchs WASHINGTON: The United States blacklisted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s purported girlfriend and the tycoon... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:25am
Business & Finance S&P 500 wobbles to the end of its worst first-half since 1970 NEW YORK: Wall Street slid into the finish line of a dismal month and quarter on Thursday as a continued sell-off... Updated 01 Jul, 2022 09:27am
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost