Trump wins Michigan state court battle to qualify for primary election ballot WASHINGTON: Donald Trump scored a victory in his fight against challenges to his eligibility for the White House on... Published 28 Dec, 2023 04:52am
World US, Israel discuss ‘different phase’ of war WASHINGTON: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Tuesday to discuss shifting “to a different phase” of the... Published 27 Dec, 2023 11:53am
World Sweden edges closer to NATO after vote in Turkish parliamentary commission ANKARA: The Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs commission approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid on Tuesday, in a... Published 26 Dec, 2023 11:06pm
World White House says it’s monitoring Red Sea attacks; not seeing big impact on holiday products WASHINGTON: The White House on Friday said it was closely monitoring Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, but did... Published 22 Dec, 2023 11:57pm
World White House in ‘intensive’ talks with Israel on timing of next phase of Gaza war JERUSALEM: Washington is pushing Israel to focus the war in Gaza on precise targeting of Hamas leaders rather than... Published 15 Dec, 2023 11:28pm
World US stresses safety for Gaza civilians as Israel unrelenting in aggression CAIRO/GAZA: A US security envoy had talks with Israel about shifting its aggression in Gaza toward surgical... Updated 15 Dec, 2023 10:15pm
World Netanyahu tells senior US official Israel to fight Hamas ‘until absolute victory’ JERUSALEM: Israel will pursue its war against Hamas “until absolute victory”, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told... Published 14 Dec, 2023 11:39pm
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
Opinion So they’ll flood the tunnels now? You have to see it to believe it, but it seems one of the unintended casualties of Israel’s genocide in Gaza is... Published 14 Dec, 2023 05:24am
World White House’s Sullivan will speak with Israelis about Gaza war timetable WASHINGTON: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday he will discuss with Israeli... Published 12 Dec, 2023 11:23pm
World Zelensky makes plea for US aid as Russia claims advances WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will press Tuesday for more US military aid to battle Russia,... Published 12 Dec, 2023 04:38pm
World Zelensky makes plea for US aid to Ukraine WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky goes to Congress and the White House on Tuesday to press for more... Published 12 Dec, 2023 12:31pm
World Hunger rises in Gaza as UN prepares to vote on ceasefire resolution CAIRO/UNITED NATIONS: Hunger was worsening among Palestinians in the besieged Gaza strip, aid agencies said, as the... Published 12 Dec, 2023 10:05am
World White House: Seeing increased missile, drone attacks by Russians in Ukraine ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: Russia is increasing its missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and... Published 11 Dec, 2023 11:59pm
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 Do not let Putin win, Biden pleads with Republicans on Ukraine WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden pleaded with Republicans on Wednesday for a fresh infusion of military aid for... Published 07 Dec, 2023 10:15am
World Biden to announce $175mn for Ukraine, press Congress for more WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will announce $175 million in additional Ukraine aid during remarks at 12 p.m. ET... Published 06 Dec, 2023 10:46pm
World Ukraine sees ‘big risk’ of losing war if US Congress postpones vital aid WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s chief of staff said on Tuesday that the postponement of US... Published 05 Dec, 2023 11:00pm
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 Ukraine aid to run out by year’s end, White House warns WASHINGTON: The White House budget chief warned the US Congress on Monday that failure to agree fresh funds for... Published 05 Dec, 2023 03:01am
Editorials Kissinger’s complicated legacy EDITORIAL: If all the praise and scorn showered upon former US national security advisor and secretary of state ... Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:09am
World Indian man charged in plot to kill Sikh separatist on US soil WASHINGTON: An Indian national has been charged with plotting to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader on US soil,... Published 30 Nov, 2023 12:36pm
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 Israel, Hamas due to release more people amid efforts to extend truce GAZA/JERUSALEM: Hamas and Israel were expected to release more hostages and prisoners on Wednesday, the last day of... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 09:39pm
World Biden, US officials ask Israel to be more cautious in south Gaza offensive WASHINGTON: The US is asking Israel to take greater care to protect civilians and limit damage to infrastructure in... Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:30pm
World Rutte favourite to be next NATO boss despite Dutch vote shock BRUSSELS: Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO’s next chief, even... Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:45am
World Argentina’s Milei to meet Biden aide after lunch with Bill Clinton WASHINGTON: Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei will meet with a top security aide to US President Joe Biden in... Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:08am
World Israel, Hamas appear to abide by truce, discuss further extensions CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli forces and Hamas fighters appeared to be abiding by a truce for a fifth morning on... Updated 28 Nov, 2023 03:23pm
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
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