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Germany won't send fighter jets to Ukraine, says Scholz

BERLIN: Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated Sunday that Germany will not send fighter jets to Ukraine, as Kyiv steps ...

Published 30 Jan, 2023 12:44am

World

Three killed by Russian shelling of Kherson: officials

KYIV: Three people were killed by Russian strikes on the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson on Sunday that damaged a...

Published 29 Jan, 2023 09:16pm

World

Russia rules out talks with Japan on fishing near disputed islands

Russia said on Sunday it will not hold annual talks with Japan on renewing a pact that allows Japanese fishermen to...

Published 29 Jan, 2023 01:04pm

Opinion

At Ukraine front, embattled Bakhmut residents desperate for water

First Valentyna’s gas was cut when Russia’s invasion came to Bakhmut in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Then ...

Published 29 Jan, 2023 03:15am

Print

Pakistan expresses interest in possibility of currency swap with Russia

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reportedly expressed interest in the possibility of currency swap with Russia and signing of...

Updated 29 Jan, 2023 12:26pm

World

North Korea condemns US decision to send tanks to Ukraine

SEOUL: North Korea has slammed Washington’s decision to supply Ukraine with tanks, claiming the US is “further...

Published 28 Jan, 2023 10:44am

World

Japan bans exports of robots

TOKYO: Japan on Friday announced additional sanctions in response to Moscow’s latest actions in Ukraine, banning...

Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am

World

100 billion for German army 'not enough': defence minister

BERLIN: A 100-billion-euro ($108-billion) fund to reform the German army announced by Chancellor Olaf Scholz after...

Published 27 Jan, 2023 10:55pm

World

Russia may have conducted probing attacks near towns in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia regions, UK says

Russian forces have probably conducted probing attacks near the Ukrainian cities of Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia...

Published 27 Jan, 2023 01:35pm

World

Ukraine comes under Russian missile onslaught after securing tanks from allies

KYIV: Russia pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least 11 people, according to officials, after...

Published 27 Jan, 2023 12:11pm

Markets

India’s sunoil imports rise to record as Russia-Ukraine fight for market share

MUMBAI: India’s January sunflower oil imports are set to surge to a record 473,000 tonnes, nearly triple average...

Published 27 Jan, 2023 11:22am

World

EU mission to Armenia will fuel confrontation, says Russia

MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday accused the EU of seeking to fuel “geopolitical confrontation” by sending a civilian...

Published 27 Jan, 2023 10:40am

Pakistan

Pakistan, US in process of productive re-engagement: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday refrained from making a direct comment on the Biden administration’s...

Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:32am

World

Russian missiles kill 11 in Ukraine

KYIV: A blistering wave of Russian strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure killed 11 people on Thursday,...

Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:03am

Print

Signing of deal in March: Refineries to get Russian oil by April-end

Russian and Pakistani companies would sign agreements on spot purchase and long-term LNG contracts under the energy security plan

Updated 27 Jan, 2023 09:02am

World

US targets Chinese firm for helping Russian group in Ukraine

WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a Chinese company for allegedly providing satellite...

Published 27 Jan, 2023 12:58am

World

Canada to send four combat-ready Leopard tanks to Ukraine

OTTAWA: Canada said Thursday it will join the United States, Germany and other countries in supplying heavy tanks to...

Published 27 Jan, 2023 12:11am

World

Ukraine threaten Paris Olympics boycott if Russia take part

KYIV: Ukraine threatened Thursday to boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris if Russian and Belarusian athletes are...

Published 26 Jan, 2023 11:59pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to decide currency for Russia oil trade in March: Musadik Malik

Minister says country will make the decision once agreement is finalised in March

Updated 26 Jan, 2023 06:46pm

World

Germany, US to send battle tanks to Ukraine, Russia slams decision

WASHINGTON/BERLIN/KYIV: The United States and Germany have announced plans to arm Ukraine with dozens of battle...

Published 26 Jan, 2023 09:47am

Markets

Russian crops in good condition

MOSCOW: Around 94% of Russia’s winter crops are in a good or satisfactory condition, Russia’s agriculture...

Published 26 Jan, 2023 05:58am

World

Biden says US tanks, Ukraine aid not 'offensive threat to Russia'

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the delivery of 31 US tanks and other large-scale military aid ...

Published 25 Jan, 2023 10:48pm

World

Germany promises swift answer on battle tanks for Ukraine

BERLIN: Berlin was expected to announce a decision on Wednesday on the export of powerful German-made Leopard battle...

Published 25 Jan, 2023 09:56am

World

‘Doomsday Clock’ moves closest ever to midnight

WASHINGTON: Top scientists and security experts moved the “Doomsday Clock” forward on Tuesday to just 90 seconds...

Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am

World

25 killed in Russia border region since Ukraine assault: governor

MOSCOW: Twenty-five people have been killed and more than 90 injured in Russia's border region of Belgorod since the...

Published 24 Jan, 2023 10:45pm

World

Latvia tells Russian ambassador to leave

RIGA: Latvia on Monday said it had decided to downgrade its diplomatic representation in Russia and had asked the...

Published 23 Jan, 2023 10:53pm

World

Russia says no date set for talks with US on nuclear arms treaty

Russia said on Monday that no new date had been set for talks with the United States on the New START nuclear arms...

Published 23 Jan, 2023 02:01pm

World

Russia taken 180,000 dead or wounded in Ukraine: Norwegian army

OSLO: Russia has suffered 180,000 killed or wounded in Ukraine so far, while the figure for the Ukrainians is ...

Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:15am

World

Germany and France vow support for Ukraine, including military

PARIS: Germany and France on Sunday vowed to assist Ukraine for as long as needed and to support efforts to ...

Published 22 Jan, 2023 10:41pm

Print

Oil purchases from Russia: Payments will be in currencies of ‘friendly’ states

Russia’s energy minister says both sides have drafted an agreement to sort out issues like transportation, insurance, payments and loadings

Updated 21 Jan, 2023 08:58am