Europe Italy reports 21,042 new COVID cases, 96 deaths MILAN: Italy reported 96 coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday, down from 118 the day before, the health ministry... Published 11 Dec, 2021 09:48pm
Mauritius records first two Omicron cases, more feared PORT LOUIS: The Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius has recorded its first two infections of the Covid-19 ... Updated 11 Dec, 2021 07:13pm
MENA Blinken held 'productive' talks with Europeans on Iran nuclear deal LIVERPOOL: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a "productive" meeting with counterparts from Britain, Germany... Updated 11 Dec, 2021 06:18pm
South Asia China orders COVID-19 tests for travel with some border cities BEIJING: China has ordered some border cities to beef up vigilance against COVID-19 with measures such as mandatory... Published 11 Dec, 2021 05:43pm
Europe Ukraine receives more World Bank funds to fight COVID-19 KYIV: The World Bank has approved an additional $150 million loan to help Ukraine speed up vaccinations against... Published 11 Dec, 2021 01:00pm
Africa Benin opposition leader sentenced to 20 years PORTO-NOVO, BENIN: Benin opposition leader and former justice minister Reckya Madougou was sentenced on Saturday to... Updated 11 Dec, 2021 12:07pm
Europe Britain seeks G7 'show of unity' against Russia over Ukraine crisis LIVERPOOL: The world's wealthiest democracies will on Saturday seek to present a united front against Russian... Published 11 Dec, 2021 10:47am
South Asia World Bank approves $600mn funding for Philippine reforms MANILA: The World Bank has approved a $600 million loan for a Philippine reform programme to position the Southeast... Published 11 Dec, 2021 10:40am
South Asia Australia treasurer calls for easing Covid curbs despite rising cases CANBERRA: Australia must loosen COVID-19 restrictions to bolster its economic recovery, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg... Published 11 Dec, 2021 10:37am
World powers test Iran’s commitment to talks, Iran stays firm VIENNA: World powers and Iran were locked in talks about renewing their 2015 nuclear deal on Friday, with a European... Published 11 Dec, 2021 04:12am
Microsoft set to win EU antitrust nod for $16bn Nuance deal BRUSSELS: US software giant Microsoft Corp is set to secure unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $16 billion... Published 11 Dec, 2021 04:12am
Bus bomb kills two in Afghan capital: Taliban KABUL: Two people were killed and four wounded in separate bomb explosions in the west of Afghanistan’s capital... Published 11 Dec, 2021 04:12am
Finland orders 64 Lockheed F-35 fighter jets for $9.4bn WASHINGTON/HEL-SINKI: Finland has chosen US defence giant Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighters to replace ageing F/A-18... Published 11 Dec, 2021 04:12am
Envoy says China will forego many ‘developing country’ benefits at WTO GENEVA: China’s ambassador to the World Trade Organization said on Friday that Beijing would remain a... Published 11 Dec, 2021 04:12am