Erdogan says Israel president to visit Turkey in mid-March ISTANBUL: Israel's President Isaac Herzog will visit Turkey in mid-March, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday,... Published 03 Feb, 2022 01:09pm
World Ukraine reports record 39,620 COVID daily cases KYIV: Ukraine registered a record daily high of 39,620 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, the health... Published 03 Feb, 2022 12:27pm
World Erdogan seeks payoff from Russia-US clash on Ukraine ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will try to leverage his strategic position in NATO and his rapport... Published 02 Feb, 2022 09:49am
World Putin says West ignoring Russian concerns but hopes for ‘solution’ MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused the West of ignoring Moscow’s security concerns and of using... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
World Russia says will not back down in face of US sanctions threats MOSCOW: Russia's embassy in Washington said Tuesday that Moscow will not back down in the face of US sanctions... Published 01 Feb, 2022 11:54am
World Putin to host EU ally Orban amid Ukraine crisis MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will host talks Tuesday with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has... Published 01 Feb, 2022 10:54am
Markets Tank bottom: topping up a depleted world could push oil toward $100 Stocks of oil in some of the world's top economies have fallen to their lowest levels in almost a decade and a drive... Published 01 Feb, 2022 10:15am
Opinion ‘Punishing’ Russia The US-led west and Russia have been at loggerheads over Ukraine since 2014. Of late, the former has used escalating... Published 01 Feb, 2022 04:07am
World Blinken to speak with Russian counterpart Lavrov Tuesday MOSCOW: Russia said Monday that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov would hold a telephone conversation with US Secretary... Published 31 Jan, 2022 05:33pm
World Biden to talk Ukraine energy shock, Iran with Qatar's emir: US officials WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden and Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, will huddle on Monday to discuss ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 03:18pm
Business & Finance Ukraine crisis adds to inflation jitters as ECB meets FRANKFURT: Soaring inflation will be in focus when European Central Bank governors meet on Thursday, as the threat ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 01:50pm
World Britain warns Russia of sanctions on Kremlin-linked people and businesses LONDON: Britain will sanction businesses and people with the closest links to Kremlin chief President Vladimir Putin... Published 31 Jan, 2022 12:55pm
World Can the UN do more than just talk about Russia, Ukraine crisis? UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council is due to meet in public on Monday, at the request of the United States, to... Published 31 Jan, 2022 11:07am
Markets Top oil producers to meet amid record crude prices LONDON: The world's top oil-producing countries will meet on Wednesday to discuss a further increase in output, ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 10:26am
World UK vows 'Brexit Freedoms Bill' to scrap EU laws LONDON: The UK government will introduce new legislation allowing it to change or scrap retained European Union ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 10:15am
Print US Senate close to deal on legislation to sanction Russia WASHINGTON: US senators are very close to reaching a deal on legislation to sanction Russia over its actions on... Updated 31 Jan, 2022 09:28am
World Biden to send troops to eastern Europe amid Ukraine diplomacy push WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Friday sought to maintain pressure on Russian leader Vladimir Putin over... Published 30 Jan, 2022 04:04am
World Russian buildup at Ukraine border includes blood for wounded: US MOSCOW: A Russian troop buildup along its border with Ukraine includes supplies of blood for the wounded, three US... Published 30 Jan, 2022 04:04am
Print Qatar looks to profit from Europe gas fears over Ukraine DOHA: Europe’s fears of losing Russian gas supplies in the Ukraine crisis will loom large when Qatar’s emir ... Updated 30 Jan, 2022 09:12am
Business & Finance Russian industry targeted, not consumers, if Biden export curbs imposed NEW YORK: The Biden administration plans to spare everyday Russians from the brunt of US export controls if Russia... Published 30 Jan, 2022 04:04am
Opinion Rattled by Russia, Finland and Sweden revisit NATO debate The threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine has reignited debate in Finland and Sweden over whether they should join... Published 29 Jan, 2022 06:05am
Technology UK urges tighter cyber security after Ukraine hack LONDON: Britain on Friday urged domestic organisations to strengthen "cyber security resilience" as it investigates ... Published 28 Jan, 2022 03:11pm
World Biden vows support for Ukraine in Zelensky call: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden pledged support for Ukraine in its confrontation with Russia during a phone call... Published 28 Jan, 2022 11:52am
Markets Asian markets mixed as torrid week draws to close HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed on Friday, at the end of a broadly damaging week for global investors as the... Published 28 Jan, 2022 11:18am
Markets Oil heads for sixth weekly gain amid supply concerns TOKYO: Oil prices rose on Friday, set for their sixth weekly gain, amid concerns of tight supplies as major ... Updated 28 Jan, 2022 02:09pm
Business & Finance Rouble jumps after Russia calls idea of war with Ukraine ‘unacceptable’ MOSCOW: The rouble soared on Thursday, pulling away from the near 15-month low hit in the previous session and... Published 28 Jan, 2022 04:44am
World Ukraine posts daily coronavirus case record KYIV: Ukraine reported a record number of daily coronavirus cases Thursday as the ex-Soviet country faces a new wave... Published 27 Jan, 2022 09:26pm
World Ukraine reports new daily high of COVID infections KYIV: Ukraine registered a record 32,393 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, the health ministry said... Published 27 Jan, 2022 11:40am
World Russia, Ukraine agree to keep ceasefire, new talks next month PARIS: Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv on Wednesday committed to a fragile ceasefire in eastern Ukraine during talks in... Published 27 Jan, 2022 11:19am
BR Research Russian roulette For a world that was looking to finally have some semblance of stability this year, 2022 is looking quite ominous... Published 27 Jan, 2022 08:13am