US House Republicans’ Israel-only aid bill opposed in Senate, by Biden WASHINGTON: US senators from both parties voiced doubts on Tuesday about House Republicans’ plan to provide $14.3... Published 01 Nov, 2023 10:38am
Markets Oil up 2% as war rages in Middle East and investors await Fed statement NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed about 2% on Wednesday on worries the conflict in the Middle East could disrupt oil... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:00pm
World Behind Biden’s shift on Israel assault: deaths of Palestinians, international pressure WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and his team have markedly shifted their tone on the Israel-Hamas crisis in... Updated 27 Oct, 2023 10:51pm
World China’s Wang tells Blinken ‘in-depth’ dialogue can steady ties WASHINGTON/BEIJING: The United States and China have disagreements and need “in-depth” and “comprehensive” dialogue... Updated 27 Oct, 2023 11:17am
World Mideast in focus as US, China meet to pave way for Biden-Xi summit WASHINGTON/BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins a long-anticipated visit to Washington on Thursday, as... Published 26 Oct, 2023 10:31am
World China will do utmost to contribute to Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation BEIJING: China will do its utmost when it comes to contributing to Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation, its foreign... Published 24 Oct, 2023 10:32am
World One million Gazans flee as Israel readies for ground attack GAZA STRIP: More than one million people have fled their homes in Gaza in scenes of chaos and despair as Israel... Published 16 Oct, 2023 03:04pm
World Blinken to meet Saudi Crown Price on Sunday in Riyadh, US official says RIYADH: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 11:07am
World EU’s von der Leyen and parliament chief head to Israel BRUSSELS: The presidents of the European Commission and Parliament, Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola, will... Published 13 Oct, 2023 12:16pm
World Iran calls for emergency OIC meeting as Israel battles Hamas DUBAI: Iran has called for an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as fighting between... Published 09 Oct, 2023 01:36pm
World Top diplomat Wang hopes US, China can ‘rationally’ manage differences BEIJING: China’s top diplomat said Monday he hoped Washington and Beijing could manage their differences “more... Published 09 Oct, 2023 11:55am
World World reacts to Israel-Gaza war PARIS: Countries around the world have condemned a wave of Palestinian attacks by land, sea and air that Israel’s... Published 08 Oct, 2023 11:39am
World Turkiye will back Sweden’s NATO bid if US keeps promise on F-16 sale: Erdogan ANKARA: Turkiye’s parliament will keep its promise to ratify Sweden’s NATO bid if US President Joe Biden’s... Published 26 Sep, 2023 03:54pm
World US condemns attack on police in Kosovo, urges de-escalation: Blinken WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday strongly condemned attacks on police in northern Kosovo and urged the... Published 25 Sep, 2023 06:29pm
World Blinken says he has no knowledge of status of Chinese defense minister WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said he has no knowledge of the status of China's Defence... Published 15 Sep, 2023 10:51pm
World Stable US-China ties ‘profoundly important’: Raimondo BEIJING: US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo met with her Chinese counterpart in Beijing on Monday, saying it was... Updated 28 Aug, 2023 05:21pm
World US, Japan to develop hypersonic missile interceptor: Yomiuri TOKYO: Japan and the US will agree this week to jointly develop an interceptor missile to counter hypersonic... Updated 13 Aug, 2023 11:05am
World Blinken backs ‘peaceful resolution’ in Niger after ECOWAS force decision WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday for a peaceful solution to reverse Niger’s coup... Published 11 Aug, 2023 11:20am
World US military mission in Niger in focus after coup WASHINGTON: Last month’s coup in Niger has raised questions over whether the United States can continue the... Published 10 Aug, 2023 10:15am
World Nigeria says not ruling out force in Niger ahead of West African summit NIAMEY: Coup-hit Niger’s neighbours have not ruled out military intervention, Nigeria’s president said, ahead of a... Published 09 Aug, 2023 12:02pm
World Blinken says diplomacy ‘preferred way’ to resolve Niger crisis WASHINGTON: Diplomacy is the best option for the international community to deal with the coup crisis in Niger, US... Published 08 Aug, 2023 11:55am
World France’s Macron denounces ‘new imperialism’ in Pacific PORT VILA: French President Emmanuel Macron denounced “new imperialism” in the Pacific during a landmark visit to... Published 27 Jul, 2023 11:43am
Markets As West fears Tunisia collapse, hopes of IMF bailout fade TUNIS: Western nations fear an economic collapse in Tunisia could trigger even greater migrant flows to Europe and... Published 26 Jul, 2023 11:40am
World Wang tells Blinken to ‘work with China’ on improving US ties BEIJING: Beijing’s top diplomat Wang Yi has urged Washington to “work with China” to improve ties during a meeting... Published 14 Jul, 2023 12:22pm
World Wagner ends revolt but Putin’s grip questioned MOSCOW: Wagner mercenaries headed back to their base on Sunday after Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to... Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:09am
World US to provide $1.3bn of additional aid to Ukraine, says Blinken LONDON: The United States will send $1.3 billion more in aid to Ukraine to help the conflict-hit country overhaul... Published 21 Jun, 2023 02:43pm
World Blinken lands in China on rare trip with hopes low for any breakthrough BEIJING: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing on Sunday, the first top American diplomat to visit... Published 18 Jun, 2023 10:05am
World China FM tells Blinken relationship with US facing ‘new difficulties’: ministry BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday that relations... Published 14 Jun, 2023 10:39am
World Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas arrives in China BEIJING: Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, state media reported, with China expressing... Updated 13 Jun, 2023 02:57pm
Markets Chinese investors flock to Riyadh conference seeking new markets, capital HONG KONG/RIYADH: Chinese entrepreneurs and investors are flocking to Riyadh this week to attend a business... Published 09 Jun, 2023 09:49am