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
World Little let-up in Khartoum fighting despite Sudan truce declaration KHARTOUM: Sporadic shelling rang out late on Friday in Sudan’s capital even though warring factions announced a... Published 22 Apr, 2023 11:13am
Print Street battles in Sudan capital as Eid ceasefire calls ignored KHARTOUM, (Sudan): The forces of two rival generals fought intense street battles in Sudan’s capital on Friday,... Updated 22 Apr, 2023 09:25am
World Clashes in Sudan despite calls for Eid ceasefire KHARTOUM: Sudan’s warring forces clashed again in the nation’s capital early Friday, with bombing and shelling... Published 21 Apr, 2023 11:33am
World Sudan’s RSF leader Hemedti says ‘discussed pressing issues’ with Blinken KHARTOUM: Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti,... Published 18 Apr, 2023 11:08am
World US, UK urge ‘immediate cessation of violence’ in Sudan KARUIZAWA: Britain and the United States called Monday for an “immediate cessation” of violence in Sudan, where... Published 17 Apr, 2023 12:10pm
World Biden arrives in Canada to discuss trade, migration challenges OTTAWA: US President Joe Biden arrived Thursday in Canada where he will meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and... Published 24 Mar, 2023 11:28am
World Blinken says China has not ‘crossed line’ on lethal aid to Russia WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that China has not provided substantial military aid... Published 22 Mar, 2023 08:52pm
World China diplomatic offensive lays down new challenge for US WASHINGTON: Few expect Chinese President Xi Jinping’s diplomacy to yield breakthroughs on the Ukraine war. But in... Published 22 Mar, 2023 11:43am
World Putin meets ‘dear friend’ Xi in Kremlin as Ukraine war grinds on Vladimir Putin and his “dear friend” Chinese leader Xi Jinping planned more talks on Tuesday after a Kremlin dinner... Published 21 Mar, 2023 10:55am
World Blinken on rare Niger trip as Western support dwindles in West Africa ADDIS ABABA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed Thursday on a rare trip to Niger, an outpost of Western... Published 16 Mar, 2023 01:47pm
World Blinken to meet Ethiopia’s Abiy in bid to renew ties ADDIS ABABA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was set to meet Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday... Published 15 Mar, 2023 12:13pm
World Blinken hails ‘historic’ South Korea announcement on Japan WASHINGTON: US top diplomat Antony Blinken on Sunday applauded plans announced by South Korea to compensate victims... Published 06 Mar, 2023 12:39pm
World Russia must be punished for Ukraine war: US, Quad allies say NEW DELHI: Russia cannot be allowed to wage war with impunity, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his... Published 03 Mar, 2023 01:54pm
World Blinken at G20 demands Russia extend Ukraine grain deal NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanded at a Group of 20 meeting attended by Russia that Moscow... Published 02 Mar, 2023 02:51pm
World Modi calls for unity at G20 dominated by Ukraine NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Thursday for the G20 to bridge differences over Ukraine,... Published 02 Mar, 2023 10:16am
World Blinken holds talks with Central Asian nations in wake of Ukraine anniversary ASTANA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Central Asia Tuesday to meet officials from all five former... Published 28 Feb, 2023 12:25pm
World Ukraine intel chief sees no signs China plans to arm Russia KYIV: Ukraine’s head of military intelligence has brushed aside claims that China is considering furnishing arms to... Published 28 Feb, 2023 10:51am
World Blinken eyes US inroads in Central Asia as Ukraine rattles nerves WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Central Asia hoping that greater US engagement will... Updated 26 Feb, 2023 12:49pm
World Biden says he does not ‘anticipate’ China providing weapons to Russia WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Friday that he does not “anticipate a major initiative” from China to... Published 25 Feb, 2023 02:39pm
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost