Mask mandates return at some US hospitals as COVID, flu jump Hospitals in at least four US states have reinstated mask mandates amid a rise in cases of COVID, seasonal flu and... Published 04 Jan, 2024 10:35am
World Russia launches fresh air assault on Ukraine's biggest cities KHARKIV: Russia launched a fresh bombardment of Ukraine in the hours leading into New Year’s Eve, Ukrainian... Updated 31 Dec, 2023 12:55pm
World North Korea to launch new satellites, build drones as it warns war inevitable SEOUL: North Korea vowed to launch three new spy satellites, build military drones, and boost its nuclear arsenal in... Updated 31 Dec, 2023 07:35pm
World G7 leaders to discuss legal theory on seizing Russian assets CHRISTIANSTED: G7 leaders will discuss a new legal theory that would enable the seizure of $300 billion in frozen... Published 29 Dec, 2023 12:07pm
World World leaders arrive in Kuwait to pay respects after emir’s death KUWAIT: Foreign dignitaries arrived in the Gulf state of Kuwait to offer condolences for the death of emir Sheikh... Published 18 Dec, 2023 10:12am
World White House’s Sullivan discusses Gaza war with Saudi crown prince WASHINGTON: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in... Published 14 Dec, 2023 11:58am
World US House launches Republican impeachment inquiry against Biden WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives voted Wednesday to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe... Published 14 Dec, 2023 11:10am
World UN says food trucks being intercepted as hunger grows in Gaza Israeli aggression has left besieged Gaza in ruins, killing more than 18,600 people, mostly women and children Updated 14 Dec, 2023 10:19pm
World Trump says he would renege on $3 billion US pledge for Green Climate Fund CORALVILLE: Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, said on Wednesday that if... Published 14 Dec, 2023 10:37am
World Biden meets with families of US hostages held in Gaza WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden met Wednesday with about a dozen family members of American hostages held by Hamas... Published 13 Dec, 2023 10:11pm
World Zelenskiy meets Republican doubts in push for US aid to fight Russia WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden warned Republicans on Tuesday that they would give Russia a “Christmas gift” if they... Published 13 Dec, 2023 10:28am
World China’s Xi meets Vietnam leaders in second day of state visit to Hanoi HANOI: China’s President Xi Jinping will meet Vietnamese leaders on Wednesday on the second day of a state visit to... Published 13 Dec, 2023 10:24am
World UN demands ceasefire in Gaza as Israel, US show increasing divisions UNITED NATIONS/CAIRO/GAZA: Israel faced growing diplomatic isolation in its war against Hamas as the United Nations... Published 13 Dec, 2023 10:10am
World Kremlin says it will closely watch Biden-Zelenskiy meeting MOSCOW: Moscow will “very attentively” watch a meeting between US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President... Published 12 Dec, 2023 03:04pm
World China’s Xi visits Vietnam after Biden, seeks stronger ties HANOI: China’s President Xi Jinping starts a two-day visit to Vietnam on Tuesday to upgrade ties between the... Published 12 Dec, 2023 10:23am
World China’s Xi looks to strengthen Vietnam ties after Biden visit HANOI: China’s President Xi Jinping will arrive in Vietnam on Tuesday on a mission to strengthen relations, just... Published 10 Dec, 2023 12:50pm
World US offers Argentina’s Milei support on IMF, lithium: White House adviser BUENOS AIRES: A US delegation gave its support to Argentine President-elect Javier Milei over talks with the... Published 10 Dec, 2023 11:48am
Life & Style Gaza and Instagram make an explosive mix in Hollywood PARIS: Hollywood celebrities are paying the price for taking sides in the Gaza war – plastering their social media... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 03:47pm
World Hunter Biden indicted on tax evasion charges LOS ANGELES: Hunter Biden was indicted late Thursday on multiple counts of tax evasion, the second time this year... Published 08 Dec, 2023 11:55am
World US criticizes Israel on Gaza civilian toll as UN to hear ceasefire demand GAZA/WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in his strongest public criticism of Israel’s conduct of the... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 12:01pm
World Ukraine’s Zelensky to join G7 leaders video summit Wednesday: Japan TOKYO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join a video summit later Wednesday with the leaders of the G7,... Published 06 Dec, 2023 10:42am
World White House warns Putin could win if Ukraine aid dries up WASHINGTON: The White House issued a dire warning Monday that US aid for Ukraine will run out by the end of the... Published 05 Dec, 2023 10:33am
World Israel and Hamas agree to extend temporary truce GAZA/JERUSALEM: Israel and Hamas struck a last-minute agreement on Thursday to extend their six-day ceasefire by at... Published 30 Nov, 2023 10:53am
World US Vice President Harris to attend COP28 climate summit in Dubai US Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday,... Published 29 Nov, 2023 12:26pm
World Biden to miss COP28 climate summit: US official WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will miss the latest UN climate summit in Dubai, after two years of attending the... Published 27 Nov, 2023 12:13pm
World Biden hopes for extension of Israel-Hamas truce as more hostages released JERUSALEM: US President Joe Biden said he hoped the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas can go on as long as... Updated 27 Nov, 2023 01:04pm
World Biden, first lady to attend Georgia service for Rosalynn Carter US President Joe Biden and the first lady, Jill Biden, will attend a service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter... Published 23 Nov, 2023 11:01am
World US president Biden welcomes Israel, Hamas deal for release of Gaza hostages US President Joe Biden on Tuesday welcomed the deal to secure the release of hostages taken by Palestinian group... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 11:24am
World UNICEF says Gaza world’s ‘most dangerous place’ for children Hard-won truce deal between Israel and Hamas not enough to save their lives, says head of UN children's agency Over 5,300 children have reportedly been killed in Gaza since October 7 Updated 22 Nov, 2023 10:35pm
World Hamas chief says close to truce agreement with Israel GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The chief of Hamas told Reuters on Tuesday that the Palestinian group was near a truce... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 06:23pm