UN: $3.9 billion needed for help in war-torn Yemen UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations will need around $3.9 billion this year to help millions of people in war-torn... Published 12 Jan, 2022 11:20pm
USA US to hold largest-ever offshore wind farm auction next month WASHINGTON: The US government announced Wednesday it will auction more than 480,000 acres off the coasts of New York... Published 12 Jan, 2022 11:19pm
South Asia Taliban seeking greater role in distribution of foreign aid KABUL: The Taliban administration that seized control of Afghanistan proposed a joint body on Wednesday of its... Published 12 Jan, 2022 09:58pm
South Asia US imposes sanctions on North Koreans, Russian, after missile tests WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on six North Koreans, one Russian and a Russian firm it... Published 12 Jan, 2022 09:49pm
Omicron 'dangerous', especially for unvaccinated: WHO GENEVA: The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is dangerous -- and especially so for those who have not been vaccinated... Published 12 Jan, 2022 09:48pm
Middle East Iran loses vote at UN over unpaid dues UNITED NATIONS: Eight countries that include Iran, Venezuela and Sudan have lost their right to vote at the United... Published 12 Jan, 2022 09:45pm
South Asia Iran, US lock horns over sanctions relief, nuclear curbs in Vienna talks DUBAI: Iran and the United States are displaying little flexibility on core issues in indirect nuclear talks, ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 09:24pm
USA Inflation-fighting rate hikes could increase rich-poor divide, IMF's Georgieva warns Spillover impact on emerging markets .... can add fuel to the fire of divergence, says Fund's managing director Updated 12 Jan, 2022 10:48pm
South Asia China suspends more US flights, further cutting access BEIJING/WASHINGTON: China ordered on Wednesday the suspension of six more US flights in coming weeks after a surge ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 08:21pm
NATO chief says allies ready for more Russia talks BRUSSELS: NATO allies have "significant differences" with Russia over its demands for new security rules in Europe,... Published 12 Jan, 2022 07:17pm
Europe France to ease rules for UK arrivals 'in coming days' PARIS: Paris will announce an easing of restrictions for travel from Britain to France in the coming days, the... Published 12 Jan, 2022 06:03pm
Europe US Senate Democrats to unveil Russia sanctions bill Sweeping sanctions would be imposed on top Russian military and government officials, including President Vladimir... Published 12 Jan, 2022 05:58pm
Europe Putin says Russia has two weeks to prepare for Omicron wave MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday Russia had two weeks to prepare for a fresh wave of coronavirus... Published 12 Jan, 2022 05:48pm
Companies Pfizer study shows COVID-19 booster can be given along with pneumonia shot Pfizer Inc said on Wednesday booster doses of its COVID-19 vaccine can be administered along with its pneumonia... Published 12 Jan, 2022 05:44pm
Europe EU's Borrell seeks 'concrete action tracks' over Ukraine PARIS: The European Union must define concrete steps in its response to Russia's military build-up on Ukraine's... Published 12 Jan, 2022 05:42pm
South Asia Indonesia launches Covid booster campaign to stem Omicron spread JAKARTA: Indonesia opened its coronavirus booster campaign to the public Wednesday as the country records rising... Published 12 Jan, 2022 05:07pm
USA Crypto companies bet new mayor will make New York digital asset hub With US cities such as Miami and Austin trying to court digital asset companies, John Wu was unsure whether to make... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:41pm
Europe Erdogan vows to tame Turkish inflation as scepticism grows ANKARA: President Tayyip Erdogan promised on Wednesday to tame Turkey's surging inflation, which hit 36% last month,... Updated 12 Jan, 2022 07:05pm
Middle East Saudi reports highest daily new COVID-19 infections so far DUBAI: Saudi Arabia has registered its highest daily number of new COVID-19 infections so far, health ministry data... Published 12 Jan, 2022 03:58pm
Energy Saudi energy minister calls for flexibility in 'complicated' energy transition RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's energy minister said on Wednesday that the world needed more flexiblity as the transition to... Published 12 Jan, 2022 03:56pm
Africa Car bomb in Somali capital kills eight MOGADISHU: A car bomb exploded on a road leading to the airport in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 03:47pm
MENA Qatar's economy grows by 2.6% in Q3 2021, lifted by non-hydrocarbon sector DOHA: Qatar's economy grew 2.6% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2021, according to official estimates, driven... Published 12 Jan, 2022 02:42pm
South Asia Iran arrests suspect in attack on statue of revered general TEHRAN: Iran has arrested an alleged "counter-revolutionary agent" on suspicion of carrying out an arson attack on a... Published 12 Jan, 2022 02:33pm
Stocks Most Gulf bourses gain in early trade Most stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Wednesday after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sounded... Published 12 Jan, 2022 02:04pm
Europe Party over? UK PM Johnson faces crunch day in parliament LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will have to fight on Wednesday to defend his premiership after it was... Published 12 Jan, 2022 02:01pm
Europe Ukrainian soldier killed on eve of Russia-NATO talks KYIV: Ukraine said Wednesday one of its soldiers had been killed in fighting with pro-Moscow separatists on the eve... Published 12 Jan, 2022 01:52pm
Europe Armenia says three dead in border clashes with Azerbaijan YEREVAN: Armenia said Wednesday that the number of its soldiers killed in border clashes with Azerbaijan had risen ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 01:37pm
USA US Sen. Rand Paul driving violent threats against me, Fauci says WASHINGTON: Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease official, on Tuesday accused Republican Senator Rand... Published 12 Jan, 2022 01:28pm
Pfizer to cut US sales staff as meetings with healthcare providers move to virtual Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it is reducing its US sales staff as it expects doctors and other healthcare providers to... Published 12 Jan, 2022 01:07pm
Asia China suspends another two United Airlines flights from Jan 24 over COVID-19 cases BEIJING: China's aviation regulator said on Wednesday that it would suspend two United Airlines flights from San... Published 12 Jan, 2022 12:59pm
COVID-19 cases jump in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan as Omicron spreads BISHKEK: Central Asian neighbours Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan reported jumps in new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday as ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 12:57pm
Asia South Korea authorises Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, imports Pfizer pills SEOUL: South Korea is turning to additional pharmaceutical tools as it looks to pre-empt a surge of COVID-19 omicron... Updated 12 Jan, 2022 01:07pm
South Asia British trade minister arrives in India for talks NEW DELHI: Britain's trade minister arrived in India on Wednesday to begin talks as part of its efforts to sign its... Published 12 Jan, 2022 12:36pm
Europe Bulgaria's daily coronavirus infections at record high SOFIA: Daily coronavirus infections in Bulgaria reached a record high of 7,062 on Wednesday, largely fuelled by the... Published 12 Jan, 2022 12:24pm
Energy UAE's ENEC set to produce 85% of Abu Dhabi clean electricity by 2025 DUBAI: The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) said on Wednesday it was set to produce 85% of Abu Dhabi's... Published 12 Jan, 2022 12:19pm
Passenger breaks into American Airlines cockpit at Honduras airport A passenger broke into the cockpit of an American Airlines jet at an airport in Honduras and damaged the plane as it... Published 12 Jan, 2022 11:21am
Colombia reduces booster vaccine waiting time to four months BOGOTA: Colombia will let people get their coronavirus booster vaccines four months after completing their initial... Published 12 Jan, 2022 11:19am
Mexico posts new record number of daily coronavirus cases MEXICO CITY: Mexico on Tuesday posted a record 33,626 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of... Published 12 Jan, 2022 11:14am
Omicron surge threatens to slow down Australia's economic recovery SYDNEY: Australia's most populous state, New South Wales, suffered its deadliest day of the pandemic on Wednesday,... Published 12 Jan, 2022 11:06am
Half of Europe on track to catch Omicron, world economy at risk COPENHAGEN: More than half of people in Europe will likely catch Omicron by March, the World Health Organization ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 10:24am
Europe Iran nuclear talks proceeding too slowly, says France PARIS: International negotiations on Iran's nuclear activities are proceeding so slowly that they are unlikely to... Published 12 Jan, 2022 10:18am
USA Under-pressure Biden gambles big on voting rights reform ATLANTA: President Joe Biden took a major political gamble Tuesday in calling for a break in the Senate's... Published 12 Jan, 2022 10:10am
Europe UK puts new 'smart motorways' on hold LONDON: Britain will pause the rollout of new "smart motorways" for five years while it gathers safety data on those... Published 12 Jan, 2022 10:06am
Europe Spain volcano island residents return home to battle ash LOS LLANOS DE ARIDANE: For weeks they dreamt of returning to the homes they fled when a volcano erupted on the... Published 12 Jan, 2022 10:03am
Asia North Korea says Kim Jong Un oversaw hypersonic missile test SEOUL: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the successful test of a hypersonic missile, state media... Published 12 Jan, 2022 09:50am
Europe NATO allies close ranks for Russia talks BRUSSELS: The United States and its European allies closed ranks as they prepared to meet Russian envoys Wednesday ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 09:47am
USA Judge asked to delay Theranos founder sentencing to September SAN FRANCISCO: Attorneys on Tuesday asked a judge to delay the sentencing of fallen biotech star Elizabeth Holmes,... Published 12 Jan, 2022 09:45am
Middle East European archaeologists back in Iraq after years of war NASIRIYAH: After war and insurgency kept them away from Iraq for decades, European archaeologists are making an... Published 12 Jan, 2022 09:34am
Over 50pc of Europeans on track to contract Omicron: WHO COPENHAGEN: More than half of people in Europe are on track to contract the Omicron coronavirus variant in the next... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rio Tinto buys 4 electric trains BENGALURU: Rio Tinto Ltd will buy four battery electric trains to transport iron ore from its mines to ports in the... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Middle East UN voices ‘concern’ over key Yemen port after military claim DUBAI: The UN mission in Yemen’s rebel-held port of Hodeida expressed “great concern” on Tuesday over claims ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
USA Humanitarian aid to Afghanistan: Biden administration to give additional $308m WASHINGTON: The Biden administration plans to donate an extra $308 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan,... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
CPJ announces new president NEW YORK: CPJ’s Board of Directors has named veteran press freedom advocate Jodie Ginsberg to be the next leader ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
USA Powell to target inflation at confirmation, face trading scrutiny WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will highlight the central bank’s efforts to fight inflation and... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
South Asia India considers easing curbs on some Chinese investments NEW DELHI: India is considering easing curbs on some Chinese investments, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Middle East UAE threatens jail for mocking anti-Covid measures DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has threatened to jail people who make fun of its anti-Covid measures after mocking... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Europe Anti-Kremlin writer Shenderovich flees Russia MOSCOW: A prominent Russian satirist who was branded a “foreign agent” by authorities announced Tuesday that he... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Chinese cities tighten Covid-19 curbs as Tianjin battles Omicron outbreak BEIJING: Cities across China are imposing tougher restrictions to try to control new outbreaks of COVID-19, with... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am