CIA chief says US ‘confident’ China mulling arms for Russia WASHINGTON: The United States is “confident” that China is considering providing lethal equipment to support the... Published 26 Feb, 2023 08:35pm
World EU adopts fresh sanctions amid vow to ramp up pressure on Moscow BRUSSELS: The European Union vowed to increase pressure on Moscow “until Ukraine is liberated” as it adopted a... Published 26 Feb, 2023 03:27am
World Russia says West 'destabilised' G20 talks: ministry MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday accused the West of destabilising the G20 finance ministers' meeting in India by trying ... Published 26 Feb, 2023 12:03am
World Russia's Prigozhin says Wagner fighters capture Ukrainian village near Bakhmut Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said forces of his Wagner group had captured the village of Yahidne, just... Published 25 Feb, 2023 10:50pm
World UN demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday to demand Russia immediately and unconditionally... Published 25 Feb, 2023 06:45am
Print G20 tussles overc war as West steps up sanctions BENGALURU: Finance leaders of the world’s top economies sought on Friday to bridge differences over how to deal with... Updated 25 Feb, 2023 09:04am
World World Bank announces $2.5 bn added financing for Ukraine WASHINGTON: The World Bank announced Friday an added $2.5 billion in financing for Ukraine, aimed at supporting... Published 25 Feb, 2023 01:10am
World G20 meeting in India: where debt-ridden countries including Pakistan are in focus LONDON: Meetings being held in India will see top officials from the Group of 20 leading economies discuss how to... Published 24 Feb, 2023 10:17pm
World Germany ‘doubtful’ about China role in Ukraine talks BERLIN: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday questioned China’s willingness to mediate in the conflict... Published 24 Feb, 2023 04:44pm
World NATO says ‘resolute’ in supporting Ukraine BRUSSELS: NATO on Friday declared itself “resolute” in its support of Ukraine and said “Russia’s efforts to break... Published 24 Feb, 2023 01:55pm
World Yellen says Russian officials at G20 meeting ‘complicit’ in war atrocities BENGALURU: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen accused Russian officials attending a G20 finance leaders meeting on... Published 24 Feb, 2023 12:04pm
World India urges focus on ‘most vulnerable’ at G20 meeting, avoids mention of war BENGALURU: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged global financial leaders to focus on the world’s “most... Published 24 Feb, 2023 10:41am
World Blinken to visit Central Asia as Ukraine war raises nerves WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next week, the State... Published 24 Feb, 2023 10:31am
World China wants to prevent Ukraine crisis from getting out of control BEIJING: China wants to prevent the Russia-Ukraine crisis from getting out of control, noting that dialogue and... Published 24 Feb, 2023 08:49am
World US announces $2bn security aid to Ukraine: White House official WASHINGTON: The United States will provide Ukraine an additional $2 billion in security assistance, White House... Published 24 Feb, 2023 08:45am
World Yellen, G7 urge renewed aid for Ukraine BENGALURU: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stepped up calls on Thursday for increased financial support for... Published 24 Feb, 2023 06:00am
World US to impose 'sweeping' sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war: White House WASHINGTON: The United States will announce "sweeping" new economic sanctions against Russia and more support for... Published 24 Feb, 2023 12:29am
World Spanish PM says hopes to send ten tanks to Ukraine KYIV: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Thursday during a visit to Kyiv that he hoped to send ten Leopard... Published 23 Feb, 2023 10:45pm
World Global trade 'resilient' during Ukraine war: WTO GENEVA: Russia's war in Ukraine did not dent global trade in 2022 as badly as feared, the World Trade Organization... Published 23 Feb, 2023 10:40pm
World G7 raises Ukraine support to $39bn for 2023, urges IMF programme by March BENGALURU: The Group of Seven (G7) nations on Thursday raised economic support to Ukraine to $39 billion for this... Published 23 Feb, 2023 06:53pm
World Finland says will send three Leopard tanks to Ukraine HELSINKI: Finland announced Thursday it will send three Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, the latest Western country to... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:06pm
World Russia’s military guarantor of stability: Putin MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called Russia’s military a guarantor of national stability, promising... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:01pm
World At G20 meeting, Yellen steps up calls for increased economic aid to Ukraine BENGALURU: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stepped up calls on Thursday for increased financing support to... Published 23 Feb, 2023 01:36pm
World G7 finance ministers to discuss more Russia sanctions BENGALURU: Group of Seven finance ministers were due to discuss on Thursday possible fresh sanctions against Moscow... Published 23 Feb, 2023 12:28pm
World On eve of Ukraine war anniversary, Putin talks about boosting nuclear forces President Vladimir Putin said Russia will maintain increased attention on boosting its nuclear forces in an address... Published 23 Feb, 2023 09:05am
World Biden slams Russia over treaty, Putin tightens China ties WARSAW: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday called Russia’s suspension of a nuclear treaty a “big mistake” as... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Pakistan Zelenskyy urges Alvi to back ‘peace resolution’ in UN ISLAMABAD: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Wednesday, made a telephone call to President Dr Arif Alvi and... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
World Ukraine first lady urges UN to create tribunal for Russian 'crimes' UNITED NATIONS: Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska urged the United Nations Wednesday to establish a special... Published 22 Feb, 2023 11:34pm
World Britain 'warming up' weapon output to help Ukraine, says defence minister DORSET: Britain has begun to "warm up" its production lines to replace weapons sent to Ukraine and increase... Published 22 Feb, 2023 11:26pm
World Biden says Russia treaty suspension ‘big mistake’ WARSAW: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said Russia’s decision to suspend a nuclear arms reduction treaty with... Published 22 Feb, 2023 09:00pm