Russian shelling kills four in east Ukraine town KYIV: Russian shelling killed four people and injured three others including an eight-year-old child, in the east... Published 28 Jun, 2024 05:52pm
World EU kicks off membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova LUXEMBOURG: The European Union formally launches accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday, setting... Published 25 Jun, 2024 12:51pm
World Fresh Western munitions satiate Ukrainian forces ‘shell hunger’ DONETSK REGION: Ukrainian troops trying to hold their ground on the eastern front in Donetsk region may still be... Published 25 Jun, 2024 11:26am
World Ukraine drone attacks on Russia’s Belgorod region kill one, injure four, governor says An elderly woman was killed, four people injured and scores of buildings damaged in multiple air attacks by Ukraine... Published 25 Jun, 2024 11:23am
World Russian attack kills two in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, at least 18 injured KYIV: Two people were killed and at least 18 injured by Russian guided bombs in an attack on the Ukrainian city of... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:36pm
World EU countries to provide up to 60% of $50bn loan for Ukraine, Italy says ROME: European Union countries are set to provide up to 60% of the $50 billion loan that the Group of Seven major... Published 21 Jun, 2024 07:25pm
World Russia tells US: we need to talk, but Ukraine must be on agenda MOSCOW: Russia sees a pressing need for security talks with the United States but they must be “comprehensive” and... Published 21 Jun, 2024 05:24pm
World Russia pounds Ukraine energy sites in latest ‘mass’ attack KYIV: Russian attacks overnight damaged a Ukrainian power plant and several energy facilities, Kyiv said Thursday,... Published 20 Jun, 2024 07:14pm
World N Korea, Russia sign mutual defence deal as Kim pledges support on Ukraine SEOUL: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Wednesday a mutual defence agreement with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un,... Published 19 Jun, 2024 05:25pm
World China’s support for Russia’s Ukraine war ‘has to stop’: Blinken WASHINGTON: China’s support for Russia’s defense industry is prolonging the Ukraine war and “has to stop,” US... Published 18 Jun, 2024 09:53pm
World Ukraine to impose rolling blackouts across country Wednesday: operator KYIV: Ukraine will face rolling electricity blackouts Wednesday to try to ensure supplies after Russian strikes on... Published 18 Jun, 2024 09:51pm
World Ukraine source says Kyiv behind oil tanks attack in Russia KYIV: Ukrainian forces staged an overnight drone attack that set several oil storage tanks ablaze near the town of... Published 18 Jun, 2024 07:07pm
World Russia claims capture of village in southern Ukraine: ministry MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday claimed its troops had captured a village in southern Ukraine, continuing its progress on... Published 16 Jun, 2024 06:00pm
World Ukraine peace summit says ‘dialogue between all parties’ needed to end war BURGENSTOCK: Dozens of countries said Sunday that Ukraine’s “territorial integrity” should be respected in any peace... Published 16 Jun, 2024 05:57pm
World Harris announces over $1.5bn more US energy, humanitarian aid for Ukraine WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Saturday more than $1.5 billion in new aid for Ukraine,... Updated 15 Jun, 2024 06:55pm
World Putin says Russia will cease fire if Ukraine pulls troops from four regions MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia would cease fire and enter peace talks if Ukraine... Published 14 Jun, 2024 05:52pm
World Explosion heard in Kyiv region after missile warning KYIV: An explosion rang out across the region outside the Ukrainian capital on Friday, a Reuters witness said,... Published 14 Jun, 2024 02:54pm
World G7 summit turns to simmering tensions with China BARI: G7 leaders turn their attention to China on Friday on the second day of an Italy summit, with a focus on how... Published 14 Jun, 2024 12:16pm
World Russia says downed 87 Ukrainian drones overnight MOSCOW: Russia said Friday it had downed 87 Ukrainian drones overnight, of which 70 had targeted the southern Rostov... Published 14 Jun, 2024 11:44am
World NATO says over 300,000 troops now on high readiness BRUSSELS: NATO countries have “comfortably exceeded” a target of placing 300,000 troops on high-readiness as the... Published 13 Jun, 2024 06:22pm
World Ukraine power sector to receive $1bn aid from allies, ministry says KYIV: Ukraine will receive around $1 billion from allies and G7 countries to support its energy sector, which has... Published 13 Jun, 2024 06:05pm
World Ukraine’s foreign minister welcomes US sanctions on Russia KYIV: Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Thursday he welcomed a sweeping new set of US sanctions... Published 13 Jun, 2024 03:35pm
World Britain to announce up to £242 million in Ukraine aid LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce up to £242 million in fresh assistance for Ukraine at the... Published 13 Jun, 2024 12:01pm
World Zelensky lands in Saudi on unannounced visit: state media RIYADH: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, Saudi state media reported,... Published 12 Jun, 2024 08:29pm
World Ukraine says it hit three Russian air defence systems in occupied Crimea Ukraine’s military said on Wednesday it had hit three Russian surface-to-air missile systems in Russian-occupied... Published 12 Jun, 2024 05:01pm
World Biden heads to G7 summit focused on Ukraine aid, China’s support for Russia WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden flies to Italy on Wednesday for meetings with Group of Seven leaders aimed at... Published 12 Jun, 2024 02:43pm
World NATO’s Stoltenberg meets Hungary’s Orban amid tensions BUDAPEST: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg is to meet Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest on Wednesday amid... Published 12 Jun, 2024 11:12am
World Russia launches missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine’s military says KYIV: Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv early on Wednesday with preliminary information showing... Published 12 Jun, 2024 09:36am
Business & Finance Global economic review The global economy demonstrates remarkable resilience, characterized by steady growth as inflation gradually moves... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Business & Finance Citigroup sets aside $1.9bn due to Russian-Ukraine conflict NEW YORK: Citigroup said Thursday it set aside $1.9 billion in reserves due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am