South Asia US blacklists financial facilitator for Afghan affiliate of Islamic State WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on an individual it accused of acting as a financial... Published 22 Nov, 2021 09:32pm
Pfizer says Covid shot 100% effective in adolescents after 4 months WASHINGTON: Pfizer and BioNTech said Monday their Covid-19 vaccine remained 100 percent effective in children 12 to... Published 22 Nov, 2021 08:58pm
USA Biden nominates Powell for new term heading Fed: W.House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Monday nominated Jerome Powell for a second term as Federal Reserve Chair,... Updated 22 Nov, 2021 08:08pm
MENA Oman, Qatar sign six agreements during Sultan's visit to Doha DUBAI: Oman and Qatar on Monday signed agreements on military cooperation, taxation, tourism, ports, labour and... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:39pm
USA 90% of US federal employees have received at least one COVID-19 dose WASHINGTON: The White House is set to announce Monday that more than 90% of 3.5 million federal employees covered by... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:32pm
Pandemic has damaged 'fabric of society': Red Cross GENEVA: Beyond killing millions and ravaging economies and health systems, the coronavirus pandemic has taken a... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:30pm
Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Monday PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,148,939 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December... Published 22 Nov, 2021 04:43pm
Middle East Iran says hopes for 'constructive' visit by IAEA chief TEHRAN: Iran said Monday it hoped a visit by the chief of the UN's atomic watchdog would be "constructive", just ... Published 22 Nov, 2021 04:38pm
South Asia Indian farmers hold mass rally, keep pressure on Modi despite climbdown NEW DELHI: Flushed with victory after Prime Minister Narendra Modi caved into demands for agricultural reform laws ... Published 22 Nov, 2021 01:28pm
South Asia India has no COVID vaccine booster plan yet as natural infection rate high NEW DELHI: India is not considering authorising booster COVID-19 doses yet as many in the country have been ... Published 22 Nov, 2021 01:02pm
Five dead, more than 40 injured after vehicle plows through Wisconsin parade WAUKESHA: Five people were killed and more than 40 injured after an SUV sped through a Christmas parade in Waukesha,... Updated 22 Nov, 2021 01:35pm
Stark choice as Chile heads to polarized presidential poll SANTIAGO: A far-right fiscal conservative and a left-wing former student activist will vie to become president of... Published 22 Nov, 2021 10:16am
Australia to re-open borders to students, workers SYDNEY: Australia announced Monday it will re-open to foreign students and skilled workers from next month, easing... Published 22 Nov, 2021 10:12am
US, Australia, UK sign key deal in nuclear sub alliance SYDNEY: Australia formally embarked Monday on a hotly-contested programme to equip its navy with nuclear-powered... Published 22 Nov, 2021 10:09am
Europe Fresh protests, violence against Covid restrictions BRUSSELS: A fresh wave of protests broke out in several European cities and in some French overseas territories... Published 22 Nov, 2021 10:03am
US 'encouraged' by Sudan deal, cautions against excessive force on protesters: Blinken WASHINGTON: The United States is "encouraged" by a breakthrough deal in Sudan to reverse the country's military... Published 22 Nov, 2021 10:02am
South Korean schools resume full in-person classes SEOUL: For the first time since South Korea began battling its coronavirus outbreak in early 2020, all schools ... Published 22 Nov, 2021 09:58am
South Asia India police charge Amazon executives over online drug sales NEW DELHI: Indian police have charged executives from Amazon’s local arm over claims the US retail behemoth’s... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Kremlin slams US ‘hysteria’ over Ukraine conflict MOSCOW: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Sunday slammed the United States for driving “hysteria” over a... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Dubai economy rebounds as winter lockdowns hit Europe Economists expect a growth forecast of 5% in 2021 Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:47am
EU urges ‘big move’ from Britain to break post-Brexit stalemate LONDON: European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic urged Britain on Sunday to make a “big move” to break... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Middle East Iran’s Mahan Air says it has foiled a cyber attack DUBAI: A cyber attack against Iranian private airline Mahan Air has been foiled, Iranian state media reported on... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Chileans vote for new president in fast-changing political landscape SANTIAGO: Chileans began voting Sunday in their fourth election in 18 months, this time to choose a new president... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Middle East Hamas gunman kills Israeli, is shot dead by police OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A Palestinian gunman from the Islamist group Hamas killed an Israeli and wounded three other... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Europe Dutch police arrest 19 over new Covid riots THE HAGUE: Dutch police said Sunday they have arrested 19 people over riots in The Hague after the country was ... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Africa Sudan military reinstates prime minister but protests continue KHARTOUM: Sudan’s military reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Sunday and promised to release all ... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Europe Third night of violence in Guadeloupe as France sends police special forces POINTE-A-PITRE, (Guadeloupe): The French overseas territory of Guadeloupe was hit by a third night of looting and... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Middle East New protests in Iran over water shortage TEHRAN: More than 1,000 Iranians marched Sunday towards the governor’s office in the western province of... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
10 Iran military personnel on trial over downed Ukraine jet TEHRAN: Ten members of Iran’s military went on trial Sunday in connection with the downing of a Ukrainian ... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Asia Taliban to Afghan networks: stop airing shows with women actors KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities on Sunday issued a new “religious guideline” that called on the... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am