Europe 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
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
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
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
MENA 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
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
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
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
MENA 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
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
MENA 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
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
Europe All travellers to UK to show pre-departure virus tests LONDON: The UK government has announced that those travelling into the country will need to show a negative... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Turkey, Qatar vow joint push to reopen Kabul airport DOHA: Turkey and Qatar on Monday raised the possibility of jointly operating Afghanistan’s Taliban-controlled... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
South Asia Mourners put wreaths on coffins of Indians killed by security forces GUWAHATI, (India): Indians outraged by the security forces’ mistaken killing of 14 civilians in Nagaland state ... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Biden vows to fix US money laundering loopholes WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration will announce an anti-corruption strategy Monday meant to tackle... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Covid disruptions caused surge in malaria deaths: WHO GENEVA: Pandemic-related disruptions caused tens of thousands more malaria deaths in 2020, the World Health... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Russia sends new tanks to base in Tajikistan MOSCOW: Russia said on Monday it was reinforcing its military base in Tajikistan with 30 new tanks and that its... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Iran slams France for selling weapons to Gulf Arab states TEHRAN: Iran on Monday accused France of “destabilising” the Gulf region after Paris signed a record... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
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 ... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
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