Ukraine’s Zelenskiy thanks Bakhmut defenders as Wagner head says town has fallen KYIV: Fighting around the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut remained “particularly hot”, President Volodymyr... Published 03 Apr, 2023 10:42am
World US urges release of WSJ reporter, Russia sees politicization WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich,... Published 03 Apr, 2023 07:40am
World Russia condemns Western ‘hype’ over US journalist’s arrest MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign minister on Sunday condemned Western “hype” over the arrest of US journalist Evan... Published 03 Apr, 2023 07:18am
World Leading military blogger killed in St Petersburg cafe blast MOSCOW: A leading Russian military blogger was killed Sunday in an explosion at a cafe in Russia’s second-largest... Published 03 Apr, 2023 06:36am
Sports Russia says will not send fencers to Olympic qualifier in Poland MOSCOW: Russian fencers will not take part in an Olympic qualifier event after host Poland said they would have to... Published 03 Apr, 2023 06:36am
Print Russian oil shipment to reach next month: Musadik LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to import cheap oil from Russia and the first shipment will reach Pakistan next month... Updated 03 Apr, 2023 08:42am
Editorials ‘Summit for Democracy’ EDITORIAL: In the name of democracy and human rights the United States set in motion its campaign to secure global... Published 02 Apr, 2023 03:02am
World IMF board approves $15.6bn loan for Ukraine WASHINGTON: The executive board of the International Monetary Fund on Friday approved a four-year $15.6 billion... Published 31 Mar, 2023 09:49pm
World Russia policy calls West ‘existential’ threat: Lavrov MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday that a new foreign policy strategy adopted by President... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:14pm
World Spain PM urges Xi to hold talks with Ukraine’s Zelensky BEIJING: Spain’s prime minister said Friday he had urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to speak with his Ukrainian... Published 31 Mar, 2023 04:53pm
World Zelensky says Ukraine ‘will never forgive’ on Bucha anniversary KYIV: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that his country would “never forgive” Russia for its... Published 31 Mar, 2023 12:31pm
World China willing to work with Russian military on several fronts: Chinese defence ministry BEIJING: China said its military was willing to work together with the Russian military to strengthen strategic... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World Does China need more Russian gas via the Power-of-Siberia 2 pipeline? SINGAPORE: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Moscow for two days of talks which... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World Charles terms Ukraine war threat to European values BERLIN: King Charles III called Russia’s war in Ukraine a threat to European democratic values Thursday in the... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World Russia detains Wall Street Journal reporter on suspicion of spying LONDON: A Moscow court ruled that a US journalist for the Wall Street Journal newspaper should be detained for ... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World In Germany on first state visit, Britain’s Charles III vows solidarity with Kyiv BERLIN: Britain and Germany stand united with Ukraine in its battle against Russia’s unprovoked invasion, Charles... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World Top US general warns of high ammo use in event of major war WASHINGTON: America’s top military officer warned Wednesday that war between the United States and another major... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World UAE president names son as crown prince, presumed future leader DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates’ president named his eldest son as crown prince of Abu Dhabi late on Wednesday,... Published 30 Mar, 2023 02:33pm
Markets EU countries seek legal option to stop Russian LNG imports BRUSSELS: European Union countries agreed on Tuesday to seek a legal option to stop Russian companies sending... Published 30 Mar, 2023 08:17am
World Ukraine’s grain exports exceed 5m tonnes in March KYIV: Ukraine’s grain exports have reached 5.1 million tonnes so far in March compared to 1.4 million tonnes in... Published 30 Mar, 2023 07:52am
World US backs special tribunal on Russia ‘aggression’ against Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday threw support behind a special international tribunal to try Russia for... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
World UN nuclear boss seeks breakthrough to protect Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia plant DNIPRO: The head of the UN nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday his attempt to broker a deal to protect Ukraine’s... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
World Russia in talks with India to develop Northern Sea shipping route MELBOURNE Russia and India are looking at expanding the use of the Northern Sea shipping route that passes through... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
World Top US general warns of high ammo use in event of major war WASHINGTON: America's top military officer warned Wednesday that war between the United States and another major... Published 29 Mar, 2023 11:23pm
World Biden says world ‘turning the tide’ toward democracy WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the world was “turning the tide” toward freedoms as he led a... Published 29 Mar, 2023 09:23pm
Markets Russia announces deal to boost oil supplies to India MOSCOW: Russian energy giant Rosneft announced a deal on Wednesday to ramp up oil sales to India, as Moscow seeks... Published 29 Mar, 2023 05:29pm
World Riyadh joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization as ties with Beijing grow RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s cabinet approved on Wednesday a decision to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, as... Published 29 Mar, 2023 11:26am
Markets China holds ‘upper hand’ in Russian gas exports BEIJING: A massive new gas pipeline to China could help reduce Russia’s reliance on European buyers, but analysts... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:15am
World Lithuania to call for sanctions over Russian plan for nuclear weapons in Belarus Lithuania will call for new sanctions in response to Russia's plan to place tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, its... Published 27 Mar, 2023 12:17am
World As winter ends, a garden takes shape near Ukraine frontline CHASIV YAR: Galyna hunches over her small garden in Chasiv Yar, her frail silhouette in stark contrast with the... Published 26 Mar, 2023 11:02am
In historic visit, Iran President Raisi says decision made to increase bilateral trade five-fold to $10bn