Putin says mistakes of military mobilisation should be corrected MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that "all mistakes" made in a call-up to reinforce Russia's... Published 30 Sep, 2022 12:15am
World Russia says Nord Stream likely hit by state-backed 'terrorism' MOSCOW: Russia said on Thursday that leaks spewing gas into the Baltic Sea from pipelines to Germany appeared to be... Published 29 Sep, 2022 11:28pm
World US unveils $1.1 billion Ukraine arms package WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled a $1.1 billion arms package for Ukraine's battle with Russia that includes 18... Published 29 Sep, 2022 01:21am
Business & Finance WTO chief warns world edging into ‘global recession’ GENEVA: The World Trade Organization’s chief said Tuesday she believes the world is heading towards a global... Published 28 Sep, 2022 05:51am
World Europe investigates 'attacks' on Russian gas pipelines to Europe STOCKHOLM: Europe was investigating on Tuesday what Germany and Denmark said were attacks which had caused major... Published 28 Sep, 2022 12:56am
World Possible sabotage on gas pipelines would be 'in no-one's interest,' says Blinken WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that it would be "in no-one's interest" if attacks... Published 28 Sep, 2022 12:47am
World Russia issues new nuclear warning as contested Ukraine referendum ends LONDON: An ally of President Vladimir Putin issued a stark new nuclear warning to Ukraine and the West on Tuesday as... Published 27 Sep, 2022 10:49pm
World Kremlin says no decision yet on whether to seal Russia's borders to stop men fleeing KYIV: The Kremlin said on Monday no decision had been taken on whether to seal Russia's borders to stop an exodus of... Published 26 Sep, 2022 11:15pm
World Zelenskiy says he is shocked by Israel's failure to give Ukraine weapons Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was "in shock" at Israel's failure to give Kyiv anti-missile systems... Published 25 Sep, 2022 04:40am
World Germany’s Scholz in Saudi Arabia on Gulf energy hunt RIYADH: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived Saturday in Saudi Arabia at the start of a two-day Gulf tour, in the... Published 24 Sep, 2022 05:52pm
World Ukraine ports have shipped around 4.7mn tonnes of food under grain deal KYIV: A total of 211 ships with 4.7 million tonnes of agricultural products on board have left Ukraine so far under... Published 24 Sep, 2022 02:24pm
World Ukraine to slash ties with Iran over 'unfriendly' drones supply to Russia Ukraine said on Friday it would downgrade diplomatic ties with Iran and strip the ambassador of his accreditation... Published 24 Sep, 2022 01:24am
World Russia excludes some IT professionals, bankers and journalists from mobilisation Russia said on Friday it was exempting some bankers, IT workers and journalists from being drafted into the army to... Published 23 Sep, 2022 07:21pm
World West scrambles to broach North-South divide aggravated by Ukraine war UNITED NATIONS: The Western argument to internationally isolate Russia over its Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine has been... Published 23 Sep, 2022 01:43pm
World War leaves Ukraine farming village queueing for food LEBYAZHE: Ukraine’s farmland is famed for its rich black soil and considered a breadbasket for the world, but on... Published 23 Sep, 2022 09:54am
World Russian invasion has cost Ukraine ‘$1 trillion’ FRANKFURT: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused almost $1 trillion of damage, a Kyiv government official said... Published 23 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Opinion Europe throws billions at energy crisis Almost every week now, European governments are announcing emergency measures to protect households and businesses... Published 23 Sep, 2022 05:50am
World Putin orders mobilisation for Ukraine, says nuclear threat is 'not a bluff' KYIV: President Vladimir Putin ordered the mobilisation of hundreds of thousands of Russians to fight in Ukraine on... Published 21 Sep, 2022 10:37pm
World China calls for 'ceasefire through dialogue' following Putin address on Ukraine BEIJING: China called Wednesday for a "ceasefire through dialogue and consultation" following Russian President... Published 21 Sep, 2022 06:05pm
World Putin’s military call up sparks rush to buy flights out MOSCOW: Flights out of Russia were nearly fully booked this week, airline and travel agent data showed Wednesday,... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:44pm
World Russia's Ukraine invasion violates U.N.'s 1945 charter, Biden to say WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will try to rally the world against Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a speech to... Published 21 Sep, 2022 12:28am
Opinion Germany energy transition needs faster CO2 cuts from autos, industry Two major pillars of the German economy - its mammoth car market and manufacturing sector - are clear laggards in... Published 20 Sep, 2022 05:51am
Opinion Politics as usual? With media reports full of the flood victims’ suffering, is ‘politics as usual’ justified? Or is this a ... Published 20 Sep, 2022 05:51am
World Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now Residents of the Ukrainian town of Izium searched for dead relatives in a nearby wooded grave site as emergency... Published 18 Sep, 2022 11:29am
World With Russia in crosshairs, US suddenly talks up UN reform UNITED NATIONS: Few issues have been as constant at the United Nations as grievances about the structure of the... Published 18 Sep, 2022 11:09am
World Zelenskiy accuses Russia of war crimes, sees no early end to war KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia on Friday of committing war crimes in Ukraine's northeast and ... Published 18 Sep, 2022 12:06am
World Ukraine receives $1.5bn in new financial aid, says PM KYIV: Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal thanked the United States on Saturday for its support after Ukraine... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 07:24pm
World Germany says it will deliver two more multiple rocket launchers to Ukraine BERLIN: Germany will supply two more multiple rocket launchers to Ukraine, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said... Published 16 Sep, 2022 12:35am
World Putin condemns ‘attempts to create unipolar world’ in talks with Xi SAMARKAND: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday blasted attempts to create a “unipolar world” and praised... Published 15 Sep, 2022 05:59pm
World Russia says longer-range US missiles for Kyiv would cross red line MOSCOW: Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that if the United States decided to supply Kyiv with... Published 15 Sep, 2022 05:55pm