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World - 2021-09-19

World

Qatar flight with Afghans, Americans, Europeans leaves Kabul, official says

DUBAI: A fourth chartered flight carrying civilians from Afghanistan to Qatar since US forces withdrew last month...

Published 19 Sep, 2021 09:04pm

Europe

Italy reports 26 coronavirus deaths on Sunday, 3,838 new cases

MILAN: Italy reported 26 coronavirus-related deaths on Sunday against 51 the day before, the health ministry said,...

Updated 19 Sep, 2021 08:32pm

Middle East

Iran says ready to sell Lebanon fuel if Beirut asks

TEHRAN: Iran said Sunday it is willing to sell fuel to Lebanon's government to help ease shortages, days after a...

Updated 19 Sep, 2021 07:41pm

World

Erdogan says Turkey 'not closed' to dialogue with Armenia

ISTANBUL: Turkey's president on Sunday said his country was ready for talks with Armenia but added Yerevan needed to...

Updated 19 Sep, 2021 05:51pm

South Asia

Boxer-turned-politician: Philippines' Manny Pacquiao to run for president in 2022

Eight-division world champion and beloved national hero makes announcement weeks after losing what could be his last professional fight against Cuban Yordenis Ugas in Las Vegas

Updated 19 Sep, 2021 11:19pm

Europe

Macron to hold call with US President Biden: French government spokesman

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will have a call with US President Joe Biden in the next few days, the ...

Published 19 Sep, 2021 04:26pm

South Asia

India reports 30,773 new COVID cases as it seeks to welcome back tourists

The death toll rose by 309 to 444,838

Published 19 Sep, 2021 04:21pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Sunday

At least 228,132,200 cases of coronavirus have been registered

Published 19 Sep, 2021 04:21pm

World

France accuses Australia, US of 'lying' in escalating crisis

PARIS: France on Saturday accused Australia and the United States of lying over a ruptured Australian contract to ...

Published 19 Sep, 2021 12:16pm

World

Australia had 'deep and grave concerns' over French subs: PM

Morrison said he understood the French government's "disappointment" but said he had raised issues with the deal "some months ago"

Published 19 Sep, 2021 12:02pm

Europe

Navalny allies accuse YouTube, Telegram of censorship in Russian election

Navalny's camp said YouTube had also taken down one of their videos that contained the names of 225 candidates they had endorsed

Published 19 Sep, 2021 11:53am

World

World leaders return to UN with focus on pandemic, climate

UNITED NATIONS: World leaders are returning to the United Nations in New York this week with a focus on boosting...

Updated 19 Sep, 2021 07:40pm

World

Australia reports 1,607 COVID-19 cases as states learn to live with virus

Premier Daniel Andrews said the state might reach that vaccination threshold around Oct. 26

Published 19 Sep, 2021 11:46am

Asia

Malaysia's Najib may seek re-election to parliament despite conviction

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has not ruled out seeking re-election to parliament within...

Published 19 Sep, 2021 11:34am

Middle East

IS claims Syria gas pipeline attack

IS fighters "were able to plant and detonate explosives on the gas pipeline feeding the Tishreen and Deir Ali plants," the group said in a statement

Published 19 Sep, 2021 11:30am

World

Venezuela's Maduro sees legitimacy challenged in rare trip abroad

Maduro showed up at the last minute at a one-day meeting of the 33-member Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, or CELAC

Published 19 Sep, 2021 11:16am

World

In a major shift, Canada election heralds more government spending

Monday's snap election is expected to herald an era of more big spending, with both Liberals and the usually thrifty Tories

Published 19 Sep, 2021 11:03am

USA

US Congress back for frantic autumn with Biden agenda at stake

Avoiding a government shutdown is also at the top of the agenda, alongside dodging a catastrophic credit default, which may be the largest of the looming deadlines

Published 19 Sep, 2021 10:47am

World

Australia 'upfront' with France over subs deal: defence minister

SYDNEY: Australia was "upfront, open and honest" with France about its concerns over a massive deal to buy French...

Published 19 Sep, 2021 10:42am

Europe

Putin's party set to retain parliament majority after polls

Sources familiar with Google and Apple's decision told AFP the move was taken under pressure from Russian authorities, including threats to arrest the tech giants' local staff

Published 19 Sep, 2021 10:36am

World

Prisoners, newcomers, spoilers: Russia election candidates

With United Russia facing historically low popularity ratings, the Kremlin sought to revamp its image and introduce fresh faces

Published 19 Sep, 2021 10:35am

World

UNICEF stresses Afghan girls must not be excluded from school

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has welcomed the reopening of secondary schools in Afghanistan on...