News Archives for World - 2020-01-07

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Trump 'monitoring' reports of attack on base in Iraq: White House

The White House said Tuesday President Donald Trump was "monitoring" reports of a rocket attack on an airbase in we

Published 07 Jan, 2020 11:55pm

World

Nine rockets hit Iraq base housing US troops: security sources

At least nine rockets slammed into an Iraqi airbase in the country's west early Wednesday. The attack on the A

Published 07 Jan, 2020 11:34pm

Middle East

Qatar leader, Trump discuss how to reduce tension in Iraq region

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and US President Donald Trump on Tuesday discussed developments in Iraq as well as

Published 07 Jan, 2020 11:15pm

World

US trade deficit at three-year low as imports tumble

The US central bank last month signaled interest rates could remain unchanged at least through this year. The

Published 07 Jan, 2020 11:15pm

Europe

France advises its nationals against going to Iran and Iraq

The Foreign Ministry is also advising French nationals that could not temporarily leave these countries to be extre

Published 07 Jan, 2020 11:12pm

Middle East

Iraq has received US letter regarding troop withdrawal: PM

The letter's English and Arabic language versions were not identical so Iraq had requested clarifications from Wash

Published 07 Jan, 2020 11:10pm

World

US ready to finish any war started with Iran: Defense Secretary

We are not looking to start a war with Iran but we are prepared to finish one. WASHINGTON: US Defense Secreta

Published 07 Jan, 2020 11:09pm

World

Venezuela's Guaido pushes past troops to enter congress after socialist takeover

Guaido, who was re-elected on Sunday to a second one-year term as head of the opposition-held congress. US spe

Published 07 Jan, 2020 11:09pm

World

At least 56 killed in stampede at general's funeral, as Iran vows revenge on US

He was a pivotal figure in orchestrating Iran's long-standing campaign to drive U.S. forces out of Iraq. About

Published 07 Jan, 2020 11:08pm

Middle East

Saudi minister met Trump, delivered message from crown prince

Prince Khalid bin Salman said that he had delivered a message from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his meet

Published 07 Jan, 2020 03:55pm

Europe

Brexit in sight as British MPs scrutinise divorce deal

Lawmakers begin three days of debate on legislation to enshrine Johnson's divorce deal, with few hurdles to its pas

Published 07 Jan, 2020 12:50pm

Europe

Germany withdraws some troops from Iraq as tensions soar

"These troops can be brought back at any time if the training in Iraq is to resume." Germany has deployed abou

Published 07 Jan, 2020 12:43pm

Asia

Arrest warrant issued in Japan for Carlos Ghosn's wife

Authorities pledging tighter border controls and seizing the bail money that Ghosn forfeited by fleeing the country

Published 07 Jan, 2020 12:36pm

World

Britain, France, Germany meet in Brussels for crisis Iran talks

Talks will be held over Iran as they prepare their reaction after Tehran's decision to scrap the nuclear enrichment

Published 07 Jan, 2020 11:17am

World

35 killed, several injured in stampede during Soleimani’s funeral: media

Thousands of mourners had gathered to attend the burial ceremony of Soleimani, who was killed in a drone attack in

Updated 07 Jan, 2020 10:51am

World

Four Kenyan civilians killed in al Shabaab attack on telecom mast

Officers killed two attackers and recovered two assault rifles and bomb-making materials. Police say militants

Published 07 Jan, 2020 09:28am

World

US denies Iran's Zarif a visa to attend UN: US official

The Iranian FM would have attended a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Thursday. The meet

Published 07 Jan, 2020 06:36am

World

Malaysian financier denies masterminding 1MDB graft scandal

The fugitive Malaysian financier at the centre of a multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal insisted he had not led the plundering of the 1MDB fund, a report said Monday.