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World - 2021-12-07

Middle East

UAE delegation in Ankara for defence talks

ANKARA: A delegation of United Arab Emirates government officials is in Ankara to discuss "cooperation ...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 08:39pm

South Asia

No one above the law, Myanmar junta says of Suu Kyi verdict

The imprisonment of former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi showed that no one was above the law, a senior junta...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 07:14pm

Middle East

Iran nuclear proposals 'not a reasonable basis' for accord: France

PARIS: Proposals submitted by Iran at talks in Vienna last week aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal fall well...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 07:12pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Tuesday

PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,261,473 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December...

Updated 07 Dec, 2021 07:13pm

World

Saudi Arabia, Oman sign deals worth $30bn

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia signed deals with Oman valued at $30 billion, state media said Tuesday, as Crown Prince ...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 05:49pm

Europe

Biden to tell Putin he'll face toughest sanctions yet if he invades Ukraine

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW: US President Joe Biden will tell Russian President Vladimir Putin in a video conference later on...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 05:13pm

World

WHO Europe says Covid vaccine mandates should be 'last resort'

COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization (WHO) in Europe on Tuesday cautioned against making Covid vaccines...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 04:48pm

Europe

New data shows GSK-Vir drug works against all Omicron mutations

British drugmaker GSK said on Tuesday its antibody-based COVID-19 therapy with US partner Vir Biotechnology is...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 02:26pm

Stocks

Dubai leads major Gulf bourses higher as Omicron fears ease

Most stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday, on receding worries about the impact of the Omicron...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 02:20pm

World

UAE announces move to Saturday-Sunday weekend, state news agency

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates will transition to a four and half-day working week starting next year, with the ...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 01:51pm

Europe

We don't think COVID Plan B is required: UK's Raab

LONDON: Britain will not require stricter domestic COVID restrictions in the run-up to Christmas because vaccines ...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 01:32pm

World

Indonesia volcano eruption death toll rises to 34: disaster agency

JAKARTA: The death toll from the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Semeru volcano rose to 34 on Tuesday, the national...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 12:30pm

Europe

Princess Amalia, heir to Dutch throne, quietly celebrates 18th birthday

AMSTERDAM: The heir to the Dutch throne, Crown Princess Amalia, was expected to quietly celebrate her 18th birthday...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 12:27pm

Africa

Kenyan police officer kills six in shooting rampage

NAIROBI: A Kenyan police officer shot dead six people in a rampage through the capital, Nairobi, on Tuesday and then...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 12:25pm

Asia

Cambodian strongman to visit Myanmar for talks with junta

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian strongman Hun Sen will travel to Myanmar for talks in January, his spokesman said Tuesday,...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 12:12pm

World

US observes 80th anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor

The United States will mark the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on the US naval base in Pearl Harbor, ...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 11:57am

World

US vows to boost military presence if Russia attacks Ukraine

WASHINGTON: The United States will impose "severe economic harm" on Russia and boost its military presence in ...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 11:26am

South Asia

Girls with rare chance to study under Taliban rule dare to dream

NAWABAD: When the Taliban overran Nawabad village in central Afghanistan, lessons carried on at the local girls'...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 11:08am

Companies

Saudi Aramco, BlackRock sign $15.5bn gas pipeline deal

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco said it has signed a $15.5 billion lease and leaseback deal for its gas pipeline network with a...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 11:06am

World

Malala Yousafzai calls for stronger US support of Afghan women

WASHINGTON: Human rights advocate Malala Yousafzai, who survived an attack by the Taliban in 2012, argued Monday for...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 10:57am

Europe

WHO advises against blood plasma treatment for Covid-19

PARIS: Covid treatments using plasma taken from the blood of recovered coronavirus patients should not be given to...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 10:54am

World

Israeli air strikes hit Latakia port: Syrian state media

DAMASCUS: Israeli air strikes hit the Syrian port of Latakia early Tuesday, according to Syrian state media, in a...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 10:33am

Middle East

Saudi strikes Sanaa after Yemen Huthis fire missile: official media

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said early Tuesday it had launched overnight air raids against targets in Yemen in retaliation...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 10:08am

World

Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar violence

Rohingya refugees from Myanmar are suing Meta Platforms Inc, formerly known as Facebook, for $150 billion over...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 09:32am

Middle East

Iran says hopes to turn page in ties with UAE

TEHRAN: Iran expressed hopes Monday to turn the page in its ties with the United Arab Emirates during a rare visit ...