US, Ukraine ‘largely aligned’ on Ukraine defense needs, Blinken says WASHINGTON: The United States and Ukraine are “largely aligned” on what military equipment Ukraine believes it needs... Published 26 Apr, 2022 11:38pm
World Ukraine to call for heavy arms when top US officials visit Kyiv KYIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin were set to visit Kyiv on Sunday to... Published 25 Apr, 2022 05:42am
World Russia renews Mariupol attacks, top US officials to visit Kyiv, Ukraine says KYIV: Russia resumed its assault on the last Ukrainian defenders holed up in a giant steel works in Mariupol, days... Published 24 Apr, 2022 09:55am
World UK confirms supply of vehicles, drones and anti-tank weapons to Ukraine LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday to confirm... Published 23 Apr, 2022 09:57pm
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy urges world to send more heavy weapons LISBON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday his war-ravaged country needed more heavy weapons... Published 21 Apr, 2022 10:54pm
World No surrender in Mariupol as Russian deadline expires; refugees top 5m MARUPOL: A Russian ultimatum to Ukrainian troops in Mariupol to surrender or die expired on Wednesday afternoon with... Published 21 Apr, 2022 05:26am
World No surrender in Mariupol as Russian deadline expires; refugees top 5 million A Russian ultimatum to Ukrainian troops in Mariupol to surrender or die expired on Wednesday afternoon with no mass... Published 20 Apr, 2022 11:09pm
World 1,000 Ukraine marines surrender in Mariupol, says Russia KYIV/LVIV: More than 1,000 Ukrainian marines have surrendered in the port of Mariupol, Russia’s defence ministry... Published 14 Apr, 2022 04:55am
World German president says Kyiv did not want him to visit BERLIN: A planned visit to Kyiv by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was not welcomed by Ukraine, he said on... Published 12 Apr, 2022 11:03pm
World Ukraine repulses attacks in east as Russia presses to control Mariupol LVIV: Ukrainian troops have repulsed several Russian assaults in the country’s east, British intelligence said on... Published 12 Apr, 2022 05:17am
World Austrian leader has 'open and tough' talks with Putin in Russia VIENNA: Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer held "very direct, open and tough" talks with Russian President Vladimir... Published 11 Apr, 2022 10:56pm
World Ukraine President Zelenskiy meets British PM Johnson in Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was meeting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Kyiv on Saturday,... Published 09 Apr, 2022 08:06pm
World Ukraine president calls for more Russia sanctions, invokes Greek battle cry ATHENS: Ukraine’s president urged Europe to take a stronger stand against Russia in a video address to Greece’s... Published 07 Apr, 2022 06:47pm
World Ukraine seeks 'ruinous' sanctions on Russia as Europe hesitates LVIV: Ukraine wants sanctions that are economically destructive enough for Russia to end its war after accusing some... Published 07 Apr, 2022 10:42am
World Russian forces bombard Ukraine cities as US includes Putin’s daughters in new sanctions LVIV: Russian artillery bombarded Ukrainian cities on Wednesday, as Ukraine’s president urged the West to act... Published 06 Apr, 2022 11:09pm
World US, allies ready new Russia sanctions after Bucha killings LVIV: The United States and its allies on Wednesday prepared new sanctions on Moscow over civilian killings in... Published 06 Apr, 2022 11:10am
Markets Markets gain ahead of expected Russia sanctions, Egypt falls over 1pc DUBAI: Most Gulf markets closed up on Tuesday as traders across the globe tracked fresh sanctions on Russia, while... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
World US, Europe plan Russia sanctions as Ukraine warns of more civilian deaths LVIV: The United States and Europe were planning new sanctions on Tuesday to punish Moscow over civilian killings in... Published 05 Apr, 2022 10:13am
World Global outcry at ‘war crime’ killings near Kyiv as frontline shifts BUCHA: Global outrage spread on Monday at civilian killings in north Ukraine where a mass grave and tied bodies shot... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
World Ukrainian president says Russian actions in Ukraine make negotiations harder BUCHA: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday it had become harder for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia since... Published 04 Apr, 2022 07:17pm
Life & Style Batiste wins album honor, Zelenskiy makes appeal at Grammys LAS VEGAS: Multi-genre artist Jon Batiste won album of the year and R&B duo Silk Sonic took two of the top... Published 04 Apr, 2022 11:01am
World Pope implicitly criticises Putin on invasion, considers Kyiv trip VALLETTA: Pope Francis said on Saturday he was considering a trip to Kyiv and implicitly criticised Russian ... Published 03 Apr, 2022 05:34am
World Ukrainian president says retreating Russian troops are leaving mines Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russian soldiers of deliberately mining areas in northern... Published 02 Apr, 2022 09:17pm
World US will work with allies to transfer Soviet-made tanks to Ukraine: NY Times WASHINGTON: The United States will work with allies to transfer Soviet-made tanks to Ukraine to bolster its defenses... Published 02 Apr, 2022 08:48am
Markets UK’s FTSE 100 marks sixth consecutive quarterly gain LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 fell on Thursday, weighed down by weakness in consumer staples due to concerns linked to... Published 01 Apr, 2022 05:41am
Markets European shares log first quarterly loss in eight; H&M slumps PARIS: European shares slipped on Thursday, widening a quarterly loss that would be the first in two years, led by... Published 01 Apr, 2022 05:41am
World Eastern Ukraine braces for fresh Russian offensive, US considers oil release LVIV: Ukrainian forces are preparing for new Russian attacks in the east of the country as Moscow deploys more... Published 31 Mar, 2022 12:03pm
World Ukraine isn’t naive, Zelenskiy says after Russian pledge to scale down attack on Kyiv LVIV: Ukraine reacted with skepticism to Russia’s promise in negotiations to scale down military operations around... Published 30 Mar, 2022 10:57am
World Putin does not seem ready for compromise on Ukraine: US official WASHINGTON: Russian President Vladimir Putin does not appear ready to make compromises to end the war in Ukraine, a... Published 28 Mar, 2022 08:39pm
World Ukraine prepared to discuss neutrality status, Zelenskiy tells Russian journalists LVIV: Ukraine is prepared to discuss adopting a neutral status as part of a peace deal with Russia but it would have... Published 27 Mar, 2022 11:25pm