Biden, Qatar’s emir discuss hostages, developments in Gaza US President Joe Biden and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed the Hamas hostage situation and... Published 18 Nov, 2023 12:56am
World US sanctions seven in Iraq over attacks on its troops WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled sanctions Friday against seven people it said were affiliated with... Published 17 Nov, 2023 11:01pm
World Israel takes Gaza port, battles Hamas fighters GAZA STRIP: Israeli troops on Thursday advanced their campaign to destroy Hamas in Gaza, fighting gun battles and... Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am
World Gaza locked in new 'total communication blackout': UN agency GENEVA: The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said he feared for civil order in the Gaza... Published 16 Nov, 2023 10:49pm
World Israel orders residents from southern Gaza towns, raising fear of war’s spread GAZA/JERUSALEM: Israel ordered civilians to leave four towns in the southern part of the Gaza Strip on Thursday,... Published 16 Nov, 2023 04:48pm
World ASEAN defence chiefs call for end to Myanmar crisis, Israel-Hamas war JAKARTA: Southeast Asian defence ministers called for an end to the Myanmar crisis and to the Israel-Hamas war on... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
World WHO says Israeli raid on Gaza hospital is totally unacceptable GENEVA: The World Health Organization head said on Wednesday that the Israeli military incursion into Al Shifa... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Opinion In extremis, anything is possible! Oh hush hush, ummah’s leaders, lest you wake. Heads of Muslim states, from rich Arab princes and kings to ... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 06:07am
World Israel will not limit Gaza truck numbers: UN aid chief GENEVA: The UN’s humanitarian chief said Wednesday that Israel had decided not to cap the number of trucks allowed... Published 15 Nov, 2023 11:21pm
World UN Council set to vote Wednesday on Gaza resolution UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council, which has been unable to reach consensus since the start of the conflict... Published 15 Nov, 2023 11:02pm
World Turkiye’s Erdogan calls Israel ‘terror state’ ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Israel was a “terror state” committing war crimes and... Published 15 Nov, 2023 03:15pm
World Palestinians dig mass grave inside Israeli-encircled Gaza hospital GAZA/JERUSALEM: Palestinians trapped inside Gaza’s biggest hospital were digging a mass grave on Tuesday to bury... Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am
World Qatar urges Israel and Hamas to make hostage deal DOHA: Qatar on Tuesday urged Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement on releasing hostages seized in the October 7... Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am
Editorials Two-state solution? EDITORIAL: The two-state solution, which Washington, London and Paris are suddenly clamouring for, is now only... Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am
World Heavy rain in Gaza brings new problems and fears for Palestinians GAZA: Heavy rain in Gaza on Tuesday brought new concerns and challenges for Palestinians, many of whom are homeless... Published 14 Nov, 2023 11:11pm
World Biden believes deal on Hamas hostages ‘going to happen’ WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he believes that a deal with Hamas to free the hostages the are... Published 14 Nov, 2023 10:36pm
World UN observes minute’s silence for 101 staff killed in Gaza GENEVA: United Nations workers observed a minute’s silence on Monday to honour the more than 100 employees killed... Updated 14 Nov, 2023 06:55am
World Israel blocks website of Lebanon's Al-Mayadeen TV JERUSALEM: Israel on Monday blocked all web access to a Lebanese satellite TV channel known for its pro-Iran stance... Published 13 Nov, 2023 10:33pm
World Paris protesters call for end to Gaza massacre PARIS: Several thousand people demonstrated in Paris on Saturday under the rallying cry “Stop the massacre in... Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am
World Palestinian envoy criticises West for Gaza stance, calls for more support GENEVA: A Palestinian envoy on Friday criticised Western states for supporting Ukraine by calling out Russia's... Published 11 Nov, 2023 01:00am
World Trapped Brazilians, source of tensions with Israel, still stuck in Gaza BRASILIA: A group of 34 Brazilians, trapped in Gaza since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war last month, saw their... Published 11 Nov, 2023 12:43am
World Saudi crown prince, African leaders call for end to war in Gaza RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's crown prince on Friday called for an end to the war in Gaza, a stance later echoed in a... Published 11 Nov, 2023 12:25am
World Gaza health system has reached 'point of no return': Red Cross GENEVA: The Red Cross called Friday for medical facilities and workers in war-ravaged Gaza to be protected, warning... Published 10 Nov, 2023 10:37pm
