News Archives for World - 2020-01-08

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World

Two rockets hit Iraqi capital's Green Zone: security sources

Two rockets crashed late Wednesday into the Iraqi capital's Green Zone. The attack came nearly 24 hours after

Published 08 Jan, 2020 11:15pm

World

Mexico's president asks US-Iran to say ‘no to war’

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday that he would like to see a conflict between the United States.

Published 08 Jan, 2020 11:05pm

Europe

‘Basically impossible’ to agree full EU-UK deal by year end: EU head

It will be "basically impossible" to negotiate all aspects of the future relationship between the European Union an

Published 08 Jan, 2020 11:03pm

World

Gunfire near Canadian parliament kills one, wounds three

One person was shot dead and three were seriously wounded in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday. Police were seeking

Published 08 Jan, 2020 11:01pm

World

Turkey, Russia call on US, Iran to prioritise diplomacy

Turkey and Russia called on United States and Iran on Wednesday to prioritise diplomacy and de-escalate tensions.

Published 08 Jan, 2020 11:01pm

World

US calls for complete cooperation with any probe into cause of Iran crash

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the United States was calling for complete cooperation. In

Published 08 Jan, 2020 11:00pm

World

Canada's Trudeau vows to ensure Iran plane crash 'thoroughly investigated'

The crash came with regional tensions heightened over the US killing of a top Iranian general. He added that C

Published 08 Jan, 2020 11:00pm

World

No casualties in Iranian strikes on military bases in Iraq: Trump

American president says US continues to look at options and it will impose powerful economic sanctions on Iran.

Published 08 Jan, 2020 04:48pm

Middle East

Netanyahu warns of 'resounding blow' if Iran attacks Israel

"Qasem Soleimani was responsible for the deaths of countless innocent people, he destabilised many countries for de

Published 08 Jan, 2020 12:26pm

Middle East

Iraq says Iran informed it of imminent missile attack on US forces

Iran launched 22 missiles at Iraqi bases housing US and other coalition troops early Wednesday in response to the k

Published 08 Jan, 2020 12:16pm

World

Ukrainian airplane with 180 aboard crashes in Iran

A Boeing 737 belonging to Ukraine International Airlines has crashed due to technical problems. DUBAI: A Boei

Published 08 Jan, 2020 03:46am

World

Trump says 'all is well' following Iran missile strike

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that "all is well" following a retaliatory Iranian missile attack on US-led

Published 08 Jan, 2020 03:11am

World

US top diplomat Pompeo briefs Kurdistan PM Barzani on Iran missile attacks

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo briefed Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Tuesday.

Published 08 Jan, 2020 02:54am

World

US not aware of casualties from Iran missile strikes: US official

The United States is not aware of any casualties resulting from Iran's missile strikes. WASHINGTON:

Published 08 Jan, 2020 02:51am

World

Iran does not seek escalation or war, but will defend itself: foreign minister tweets

Iran is not seeking escalation or war, Iranian Foreign Minister tweeted after Tehran hit US targets in Iraq on Wedn

Published 08 Jan, 2020 02:49am

Asia

Japan PM Abe to cancel weekend trip to Middle East: TV Asahi

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will cancel plans to visit Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates. Kyodo Ne

Published 08 Jan, 2020 02:17am

Middle East

Iran minister tells US: ‘Get the hell out of our region’ after attacks

After Iran launched missile attacks on US targets in Iraq, the country's telecommunication minister tweeted. I

Published 08 Jan, 2020 02:15am

World

US FAA bans airlines from flying over Iraq, Iran after missile attack on US forces

The US Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it would ban US carriers from operating in the airspace over

Published 08 Jan, 2020 02:08am

Middle East

Intense military jet activity over Iraq capital: AFP

Military jets could be seen flying over the Iraqi capital early Wednesday. A dozen ballistic missiles at Iraqi

Published 08 Jan, 2020 02:03am

World

Iranian Revolutionary Guards threaten to attack US, allies

Iranian Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday threatened to attack the US and its allies after Tehran. The group u

Published 08 Jan, 2020 01:32am

World

Iran starts "second round" of attacks against US bases in Iraq: Tasnim

Iran has started its "second round" of attacks against bases holding US troops in Iraq. CAIRO: Iran

Published 08 Jan, 2020 01:28am

World

Pompeo, Esper arrive at White House after Iran attack on Iraqi base

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark Esper arrived at the White House late on Tuesday.

Published 08 Jan, 2020 01:00am

World

Iran launches large attack on US-led forces in Iraq, Pentagon says

Iran has launched an attack on US-led forces in Iraq, the US military said on Tuesday. We are working on initi

Published 08 Jan, 2020 12:55am

Middle East

Second shelling at Iraq's Ain Al-Asad air base: Al Mayadeen TV

A second shelling was carried out at Iraq's Ain Al-Asad air base on Wednesday. An Iraqi security source told R

Published 08 Jan, 2020 12:53am

World

US trade deficit at three-year low as imports tumble

The US trade deficit fell to a more than three-year low in November as imports declined further, weighed down by the Trump administration's trade war with China, and exports rebounded, suggesting solid economic growth in the fourth quarter.