UK hits Russian airlines with fresh sanctions LONDON: The UK government said on Thursday it is slapping further sanctions on Russia’s main airlines by barring... Published 19 May, 2022 03:08pm
World ‘I mean Ukraine’: Former U.S. president George Bush calls Iraq invasion ‘unjustified’ WASHINGTON: Former U.S. President George W. Bush mistakenly described the invasion of Iraq as “brutal” and... Published 19 May, 2022 12:04pm
World One dead in Russia in attack near Ukraine border: governor MOSCOW: One person died and others were injured in southwestern Russia after an attack in a village on the border... Published 19 May, 2022 11:39am
World US backs Nordic NATO bids, Ukraine tries Russian for war crime KYIV: US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Finland and Sweden on Thursday to discuss their NATO... Published 19 May, 2022 11:30am
World Nearly 60mn people internally displaced worldwide in 2021 GENEVA: Conflicts and natural disasters forced tens of millions to flee within their own country last year, pushing... Published 19 May, 2022 11:25am
World India, the world’s biggest buyer of Russian arms, looks to diversify suppliers NEW DELHI: India is looking to domestic firms and eastern European nations for military gear and ammunition, as the... Published 18 May, 2022 05:23pm
Markets ECB tells banks to buckle up as Ukraine war hits economy FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank has told banks to buckle up and prepare for a bumpy road ahead as the Ukraine... Published 18 May, 2022 02:46pm
Business & Finance UK inflation jumps to 40-year peak LONDON: Britain’s annual inflation rate surged to a 40-year high last month on rocketing energy costs, official data... Published 18 May, 2022 12:39pm
World Ukraine street artist Gamlet ‘under orders’ to paint Kharkiv KHARKIV: A black bulletproof vest bearing a Ukrainian military crest, a tourniquet and two felt-tip pens make up... Published 18 May, 2022 11:28am
World Fears for Mariupol defenders after surrender to Russia KYIV/MARIUPOL: Concerns grew on Wednesday for the welfare of more than 250 Ukrainian fighters who surrendered to... Published 18 May, 2022 11:01am
World Putin says Europe’s oil sanctions are ‘economic suicide’ MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said the oil sector was undergoing a “tectonic change”, but... Published 17 May, 2022 07:28pm
Markets About 300,000 tonnes of wheat bought by Egypt stranded in Ukraine CAIRO: About 300,000 tonnes of Ukrainian wheat booked by Egypt’s state grains buyer for delivery in February and... Published 17 May, 2022 07:13pm
Markets US urges India to reverse ban on wheat exports UNITED NATIONS: The United States hopes India will reverse its ban on wheat exports, Washington’s top diplomat to... Published 17 May, 2022 02:15pm
Business & Finance Thailand’s economy rebounds 2.2 percent in first quarter BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy grew 2.2 percent in the first quarter following an export and tourism boost after the... Published 17 May, 2022 09:53am
Business & Finance McDonald's to exit Russia after more than 30 years exiting the country... Published 16 May, 2022 04:17pm
Business & Finance Turkey’s C/A seen recording deficit of $5.37bn in March ISTANBUL: Turkey’s current account is expected to record a deficit of $5.37 billion in March and end the year with a... Published 16 May, 2022 11:26am
World Ukraine prepares for new Russian Donbas push, says gains made in north KYIV: Ukraine was preparing Monday for a new Russian push in the eastern Donbas region, as Kyiv said its army’s... Published 16 May, 2022 10:21am
Life & Style Huge public support sweeps Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra to Eurovision win TURIN: Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest in Italy on Saturday with their entry "Stefania",... Published 16 May, 2022 01:28am
World Frontlines moving in ‘Battle of the Donbas’, Ukraine mounts counter-offensive KYIV: A Ukrainian counteroffensive was underway near the Russian-held town of Izium, but its military reported on... Published 15 May, 2022 12:57pm
World Finland to announce NATO decision as Sweden holds key meet HELSINKI: The Finnish government is expected to officially announce its intention to join NATO on Sunday, as ... Published 15 May, 2022 10:56am
World Russia war crimes allegations mount as Ukraine refugees top six million KYIV: Russia faced mounting accusations of war crimes in Ukraine Friday including forcing thousands of people into... Published 13 May, 2022 10:49am
World Ukraine says it damaged Russian ship, seeks evacuation of wounded Mariupol fighters KHARKIV: Ukraine said it had damaged a Russian navy logistics ship near Snake Island, a small but strategic outpost... Published 13 May, 2022 10:40am
World Food security, Moldova in focus at G7 foreign minister meeting WEISSENHAUS: Foreign ministers from the G7 group of rich nations will discuss how to alleviate food security... Published 13 May, 2022 09:43am
World Europe development bank raises 1 billion euros for Ukraine LONDON: The European development bank raised one billion euros ($1.04 billion) in aid for Ukraine at its annual... Published 12 May, 2022 06:02pm
World Russia strike kills 3, injures 12 in northern Ukraine KYIV: Three people were killed and 12 others wounded in the early hours of Thursday in a Russian strike on a school... Published 12 May, 2022 05:32pm
Business & Finance Asian economic powers warn of risks from war, monetary policy normalisation TOKYO: East Asian economic leaders warned on Thursday of risks to the region’s outlook and pledged to remain... Published 12 May, 2022 02:56pm
Sports Ukraine return to action with friendly win against Gladbach Oleksandr Pikhalionok scored the winner as Ukraine beat Bundesliga side Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 in a friendly... Published 12 May, 2022 11:22am
World Finnish political leaders to unveil NATO stance HELSINKI: Finland’s president and prime minister will announce Thursday their highly awaited positions on whether to... Published 12 May, 2022 10:36am
World Ukraine halts some Russian gas flows, claims battlefield gains KHARKIV: Flows of Russian gas to Europe through a key transit point in Ukraine dried up on Wednesday, while Kyiv... Published 11 May, 2022 11:33am
World Probable steps in any Finnish, Swedish NATO bid BRUSSELS: Finnish President Sauli Niinisto is expected on Thursday to say whether his country should join the NATO... Published 11 May, 2022 11:22am