Ukraine reports ‘most important’ drone attack on Kyiv since invasion KYIV: Russia unleashed the “most important” assault by drones on Kyiv overnight Saturday-Sunday since the start of... Published 28 May, 2023 05:32pm
World ‘Massive’ Russian drone attack kills one in Kyiv: mayor KYIV: One civilian has died in Kyiv after a “massive” drone attack on the Ukrainian capital, the city’s mayor Vitali... Published 28 May, 2023 11:13am
World Ukraine says Russia eases Bakhmut attacks, Kyiv talks up counteroffensive KYIV: Russian forces have temporarily eased their attacks on the besieged eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut to... Published 27 May, 2023 11:40pm
World Russia's Lavrov tells China envoy 'serious obstacles' to Ukraine peace MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told China's special envoy Li Hui on Friday that there were "serious... Published 26 May, 2023 10:59pm
World Ukraine strikes southern Russia with rocket and drone, officials and media say MOSCOW: Ukraine struck two regions in southern Russia with a rocket and a drone, though the missile was shot down by... Published 26 May, 2023 01:33pm
World Russia’s Medvedev says pre-emptive strike needed if Ukraine receives nuclear weapons MOSCOW: Russia will have to launch a pre-emptive strike if the West gives Ukraine nuclear weapons, Russian news... Published 26 May, 2023 11:24am
World Scholz says plans to speak to Putin ‘in due course’ BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin “in due course”,... Published 26 May, 2023 10:25am
World Japan unveils new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion TOKYO: Japan announced fresh sanctions against Russia on Friday over its invasion of Ukraine, targeting its military... Published 26 May, 2023 10:20am
World Kremlin says Russia's security services 'know their job' after Ukraine says Putin tops its kill list The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia's security services knew what they were doing after a top Ukrainian... Published 25 May, 2023 11:09pm
World Lukashenko says Russia has begun moving nuclear weapons to Belarus MOSCOW: Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday that Russia had begun moving nuclear weapons to its... Published 25 May, 2023 10:40pm
World EU urges China to push Russia to withdraw from Ukraine BRUSSELS: The European Union told China’s envoy on Thursday that it expects Beijing to help push Russia to stop the... Published 25 May, 2023 08:53pm
Markets Russian gold shipments to the UAE, China and Turkiye LONDON: The United Arab Emirates has become a key trade hub for Russian gold since Western sanctions over Ukraine... Published 25 May, 2023 01:12pm
World NATO chief admits splits on Ukraine membership push BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said the members of the Western military alliance are... Published 24 May, 2023 08:02pm
World Russia says air force, artillery wipe out border attackers MOSCOW: Russia said on Tuesday it had deployed jets and artillery to destroy an armed group that penetrated the... Published 24 May, 2023 05:57am
World Ukraine allies slam Russia's 'cynical' WHO draft resolution GENEVA: Kyiv's allies on Tuesday condemned Moscow for proposing a "cynical" draft resolution on the "health ... Published 24 May, 2023 12:24am
World Russia says pushed back, ‘destroyed’ Ukraine border assault group MOSCOW: Russia said Tuesday that its armed forces had beaten back and then wiped out a group of militants and... Published 23 May, 2023 05:26pm
World Russia’s war on Ukraine pushes overhaul of NATO defences VIITNA: US troops stage an airborne assault. British marines conduct a nighttime beach landing. French paratroopers... Published 23 May, 2023 10:09am
World Russian PM in China for talks with Xi, business forum SHANGHAI: Russia’s prime minister on Tuesday hailed economic ties with China during a visit in which he will meet... Updated 23 May, 2023 05:40pm
World Poland in talks to buy Swedish early warning aircraft, minister says WARSAW: Poland is in advanced talks to buy Swedish early warning planes and hopes negotiations will be finalised... Published 22 May, 2023 11:12pm
World Ukraine says it advances, repels Russia attacks at Bakhmut KYIV: Ukraine said it had repelled a day of Russian attacks in and around the ruined eastern city of Bakhmut on... Updated 18 May, 2023 11:43pm
World Pentagon accounting error overvalued Ukraine weapons aid by $3bn WASHINGTON: The Pentagon overestimated the value of the ammunition, missiles and other equipment it sent to Ukraine... Updated 18 May, 2023 11:56pm
World Patriot missile system in Ukraine damaged but operational: US WASHINGTON: A high-tech Patriot air defense system provided to Ukraine suffered damage but is still working, a US... Published 17 May, 2023 10:44pm
World Ukraine grain deal extended for two months: Erdogan ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday announced a two-month extension of a UN-backed deal... Published 17 May, 2023 08:56pm
World In first, Kyiv says shot down volley of Russian ‘hypersonic’ missiles KYIV: Ukraine said on Tuesday it had shot down six Russian Kinzhal missiles in a single night, thwarting a weapon... Published 17 May, 2023 10:24am
Markets Oil rises on debt ceiling, demand optimism Oil prices rose 2% on Wednesday as optimism on oil demand and US debt ceiling negotiations outweighed supply... Updated 17 May, 2023 09:38pm
World Ukraine slams Georgia for resuming Russia flights KYIV: Ukraine criticised Georgia on Tuesday for allowing Russia to resume direct flights to the ex-Soviet Caucasus... Published 16 May, 2023 08:26pm
World Kyiv says downed six hypersonic missiles in overnight attack KYIV: Ukraine said Tuesday it had downed six advanced Russian hypersonic missiles during a fresh overnight barrage... Published 16 May, 2023 12:57pm
Markets EBRD bank lowers Turkiye GDP forecast, upgrades Russia LONDON: Turkiye quake-hit economy will grow this year by less than previously forecast, while Russian output will... Published 16 May, 2023 12:25pm
World Russia launches air raid on Kyiv ‘exceptional’ in intensity KYIV: Russia launched an exceptionally intense air attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, using drones,... Published 16 May, 2023 10:10am
World Ukraine hails gains in Bakhmut as Zelenskiy wins more arms in Europe KYIV: Ukraine on Monday hailed its first substantial battlefield advances for six months as President Volodymyr... Published 15 May, 2023 10:48pm
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