Scholz ‘certain’ Putin ‘will not achieve goals’ in Ukraine BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday it was clear almost a year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10pm
World UK announces new round of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war LONDON: The British government on Wednesday announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russia over its invasion... Published 08 Feb, 2023 05:32pm
World Zelensky in Britain ahead of invasion anniversary LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain on Wednesday for only his second overseas trip... Published 08 Feb, 2023 05:25pm
World German defence minister in surprise Kyiv visit KYIV: Germany’s new defence minister, Boris Pistorius, made an unscheduled visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, two weeks... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:51am
World Fire at Latvia factory of US drone supplier to Ukraine RIGA: A fire broke out Tuesday at a US drone factory in Latvia that has built drones for Ukraine's military and NATO... Published 07 Feb, 2023 10:53pm
World Russia advancing ‘with success’ in east Ukraine: minister MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday that Moscow’s forces were “progressing with success”... Published 07 Feb, 2023 05:07pm
World Lavrov in Iraq to discuss US sanctions over Ukraine BAGHDAD: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iraqi counterpart on Monday discussed unpaid bills owed to... Published 06 Feb, 2023 08:04pm
World Ukraine to replace defence minister after corruption scandals: MP KYIV: Ukraine’s defence minister will be replaced by the chief of military intelligence ahead of an expected Russian... Published 06 Feb, 2023 11:02am
World Russia says Ukraine planning to blow up buildings in false flag operation MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry accused Ukraine of preparing to blow up buildings in the eastern Ukrainian city... Published 06 Feb, 2023 06:44am
World Ukraine ready to repel possible Russian offensive this month: defence minister KYIV: Ukraine expects a possible major Russian offensive this month, but Kyiv has the reserves to hold back... Published 06 Feb, 2023 06:41am
Business & Finance UBS flags uncertain year ahead after profit beats forecasts ZURICH: UBS, Switzerland’s biggest bank, forecast an uncertain year ahead due to the war in Ukraine and sagging... Published 06 Feb, 2023 06:20am
World Fierce battles in Bakhmut as Russian missiles hit Kharkiv BAKHMUT: Heavy fighting was underway Sunday in the northern parts of the frontline hotspot Bakhmut, while Russian... Published 05 Feb, 2023 05:38pm
World Ukraine says latest Russian assault on Bakhmut beaten back KYIV: Ukraine fought off a fresh Russian assault on the embattled eastern city of Bakhmut, its leaders said... Published 05 Feb, 2023 10:17am
World Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners; bodies of British volunteers returned Ukraine and Russia traded almost 200 prisoners of war in a swap announced separately by both sides on Saturday, with... Published 04 Feb, 2023 05:58pm
World Portugal to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, PM says LISBON: Portugal will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Prime Minister Antonio Costa said on Saturday, without... Published 04 Feb, 2023 03:04pm
World Ukraine arms package includes longer-range precision rockets: Pentagon WASHINGTON: A new $2.2 billion US arms package for Ukraine includes a new rocket-propelled precision bomb that could... Published 03 Feb, 2023 11:42pm
World France, Italy to send Ukraine missile systems: French ministry PARIS: France and Italy have agreed to deliver mobile surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine, the French defence... Published 03 Feb, 2023 11:35pm
World Putin warns West over arms deliveries to Ukraine MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday vowed a decisive response to any country threatening Russia and lashed... Published 03 Feb, 2023 12:11am
World UK minister says ‘not ruling out’ sending jets to Ukraine PORTSMOUTH: The UK defence minister on Thursday said he did not rule out supplying Ukraine with fighter jets while... Published 02 Feb, 2023 09:30pm
World Zelensky warns of Russia ‘revenge’ as EU chief visits KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday warned that Russia was building up its troops to take... Published 02 Feb, 2023 07:37pm
World Bangladesh seeks extended oil credit from Saudi Arabia DHAKA: Cash-strapped Bangladesh asked Saudi Arabia for extended credit on oil supplies, Dhaka’s foreign ministry... Published 02 Feb, 2023 05:23pm
World Russia advances in east Ukraine, strike on apartments kills civilians KYIV: The situation on the front lines in eastern Ukraine “has become tougher” as Russian forces push for gains that... Published 02 Feb, 2023 10:32am
World US targets global sanctions evasion network supporting Russia WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 22 individuals and entities in multiple countries... Published 02 Feb, 2023 10:01am
World EU on tour de force in Ukraine as war anniversary nears BRUSSELS/KYIV: More than a dozen top European Union officials arrive in Kyiv on Thursday with promises of more... Published 02 Feb, 2023 09:58am
World Norway not a war profiteer, PM says HAMMERFEST: Norway has grown richer by the minute as the conflict in Ukraine boosts its gas revenues, but the ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
World UK defence minister: Sending jets to Ukraine not right approach 'for now' LONDON: Britain has not made a "solid decision" not to send its fighter jets to Ukraine but does not think it is the... Published 02 Feb, 2023 12:15am
World Moscow says Washington ‘destroyed’ arms control pacts MOSCOW: The Kremlin accused Washington on Wednesday of “destroying” weapons control agreements, after the US said... Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:23pm
World Netanyahu says considering military aid to Ukraine, mediation WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview aired Tuesday he was considering military... Published 01 Feb, 2023 11:30am
World Ukraine hopes for progress on path to EU at Kyiv summit KYIV: Ukraine will hold a summit with the European Union in Kyiv this week, the government announced Tuesday, as it... Published 01 Feb, 2023 11:06am
World Biden rejects F-16s for Ukraine as Russia claims advances WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Monday the United States would not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, as ... Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:58am