Europe Italy reports 184,615 coronavirus cases on Thursday, 316 deaths MILAN: Italy reported 184,615 COVID-19 related cases on Thursday, against 196,224 the day before, the health ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 10:48pm
Europe Europe at greatest risk of war in 30 years, Poland warns VIENNA: Europe is closer to war than it has been at any time in the last 30 years, Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew... Published 13 Jan, 2022 10:39pm
USA US to distribute 1bn Covid tests in latest Omicron fight WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Thursday said the government will double its purchase of Covid-19 tests with ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 10:29pm
South Asia UN chief appeals for release of money to save Afghan lives UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed on Thursday for a suspension of rules preventing the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 10:10pm
Australian town equals country's hottest temperature of 50.7C SYDNEY: A town in Western Australia on Thursday equalled the country's hottest day on record, reporting a ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 09:50pm
Europe Hungary to offer fourth virus jab as Omicron spreads BUDAPEST: Hungary said Thursday it will offer a fourth coronavirus vaccine dose to citizens, after a consultation... Published 13 Jan, 2022 09:46pm
USA Fed's Harker joins other policymakers in backing March interest rate liftoff The US Federal Reserve should begin lifting interest rates from their current level near zero in March and will... Published 13 Jan, 2022 09:08pm
USA Blinken calls North Korea missile tests 'profoundly destabilizing' WASHINGTON: North Korea's missile tests are profoundly destabilizing and dangerous, US Secretary of State Antony... Published 13 Jan, 2022 08:58pm
USA US weekly jobless claims rise; producer prices up moderately in December WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose in the first week... Published 13 Jan, 2022 08:51pm
Europe Poorer nations dump millions of close-to-expiry COVID-19 vaccines: UNICEF BRUSSELS: Poorer nations last month rejected more than 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines distributed by the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:56pm
Taliban release first budget since Afghan takeover KABUL: The Taliban said Thursday they have approved their first budget for Afghanistan since Taliban returned to... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:51pm
USA US producer inflation showed signs of easing in December WASHINGTON: Wholesale prices for US goods and services surged to a record last year amid the supply snarls that have... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:44pm
Europe Erdogan tells EU envoys bloc ignored Turkey's efforts to improve ties ANKARA: President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday told ambassadors from the European Union that the bloc had not provided... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:42pm
Europe England cuts Covid isolation period to boost economy LONDON: The UK government said Thursday it will cut the minimum self-isolation period for those with Covid-19 in... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:22pm
Pirate attacks at 27-year low in 2021: watchdog KUALA LUMPUR: Pirate attacks on ships fell to their lowest level in nearly three decades last year, driven by a ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 05:17pm
Europe France to ease UK travel restrictions on Friday PARIS: France said it will ease coronavirus curbs introduced last month on travellers from Britain, enabling... Published 13 Jan, 2022 05:12pm
Europe British lawmakers target Visa and Mastercard fee increases LONDON: British lawmakers plan to scrutinise increases in the fees Visa and Mastercard charge businesses after the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 05:12pm
Whisky for visas: India, UK start post-Brexit trade talks NEW DELHI: Britain and India began hammering out a post-Brexit trade deal on Thursday, with London seeking a cut in... Published 13 Jan, 2022 05:04pm
Africa Abiy has 'special responsibility' to end Tigray conflict: Nobel panel OSLO: The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize, said Thursday that Ethiopian Prime Minister... Published 13 Jan, 2022 04:55pm
Europe Heartfelt enough? UK Johnson's future uncertain after lockdown party apology LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's premiership was in the balance on Thursday as he faced calls from... Published 13 Jan, 2022 03:54pm
Middle East Omicron probably caused COVID-19 surge in Mideast in early Jan: WHO official CAIRO: A "shocking" surge in COVID-19 cases across the World Health Organization's Eastern Mediterranean region is... Published 13 Jan, 2022 03:49pm
Asia Former Malaysian PM Mahathir discharged from hospital after medical procedure KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 96, has been discharged from hospital following a... Published 13 Jan, 2022 03:39pm
Middle East 'Small fire' in Dubai after loud blast rattles buildings DUBAI: Dubai emergency services put out a "small fire" after residents reported a loud explosion that shook ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 02:18pm
Europe EU's Borrell says no Ukraine negotiations 'under pressure' from Russia BREST: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Thursday that there should be no negotiations with Russian... Published 13 Jan, 2022 02:13pm
Middle East Russian strikes in Syria kill 11 IS fighters: monitor BEIRUT: Russian air strikes in desert areas of eastern Syria have killed 11 suspected members of the Islamic State... Published 13 Jan, 2022 02:11pm
Asia UN envoy urges 'inclusive' ASEAN approach to Myanmar crisis A United Nations special envoy has urged Southeast Asian countries to support international efforts to engage all... Published 13 Jan, 2022 02:05pm
AstraZeneca says early trial data indicates third dose helps against Omicron AstraZeneca said on Thursday that preliminary data from a trial showed that its COVID-19 shot, Vaxzevria, generated... Updated 13 Jan, 2022 03:47pm
Europe Hungary reports 9,216 new COVID-19 cases, up from 7,883 on Wednesday BUDAPEST: Hungary's daily tally of new COVID-19 infections jumped to 9,216 on Thursday from 7,883 reported on... Published 13 Jan, 2022 01:58pm
Energy Aramco oil pipelines investors expected to raise $3.5-4.4bn via bonds DUBAI: A group of institutional investors that last year took a stake in Saudi Aramco's oil pipelines network is... Published 13 Jan, 2022 01:56pm
Stocks Major Gulf bourses mixed in early trade Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Thursday, in line with Asian shares as global investors... Published 13 Jan, 2022 01:54pm
Asia Two hospitals in China's Xi'an closed over lockdown failures BEIJING: Two hospitals in China's locked-down city of Xi'an, including one that refused to treat an eight-month... Published 13 Jan, 2022 01:21pm
Africa Twitter back in Nigeria after seven-month blackout ABUJA: Twitter was accessible in Nigeria on Thursday after the government lifted a seven-month ban on the social... Published 13 Jan, 2022 01:17pm
Europe Global firms fall short on forest protection vows: report PARIS: Global companies and financial institutions with the highest potential for curbing deforestation are largely... Published 13 Jan, 2022 01:13pm
Asia China reports 190 new coronavirus cases in mainland on Jan 12 vs 221 a day earlier BEIJING: China reported 190 new confirmed coronavirus cases for Jan. 12, down from 221 a day earlier, its health... Published 13 Jan, 2022 12:52pm
Australia COVID-19 infections hit record amid runaway Omicron outbreak SYDNEY: Australia on Thursday reported its biggest pandemic caseload with a runaway Omicron outbreak driving up... Published 13 Jan, 2022 12:48pm
Mexico posts daily record for new coronavirus cases MEXICO CITY: Mexico on Wednesday posted a record 44,187 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing its total number ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 12:38pm
Asia South Korea to deploy Pfizer COVID-19 pills as Omicron wave looms SEOUL: South Korea will begin treating coronavirus patients with Pfizer's antiviral pills on Friday, health ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 12:13pm
Middle East Two Israeli officers killed in friendly fire incident JERUSALEM: Two Israeli officers were killed by mistake by one of their own troops on Thursday, the military said, in... Published 13 Jan, 2022 12:06pm
Australia PM Morrison declines to comment on Djokovic's visa status SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday he did not want to comment on Novak Djokovic's ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 11:59am
Europe French Senate approves latest COVID measures and vaccine pass PARIS: The French Senate approved on Thursday the government's latest measures to tackle the COVID-19 virus,... Published 13 Jan, 2022 11:51am
Europe Britain seeks 'pragmatic' EU approach at North Ireland talks LONDON: UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Thursday hosts her first face-to-face meeting with European Commission ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 10:58am
USA Top US Republican McConnell lashes out at Biden WASHINGTON: Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell lashed out at President Joe Biden on Wednesday,... Published 13 Jan, 2022 10:16am
Asia US grants South Korea an Iran sanctions exemption SEOUL: The United States has granted South Korea a sanctions exemption, allowing the country to pay millions of... Published 13 Jan, 2022 10:12am
Judge delays Theranos founder sentencing to September SAN FRANCISCO: A federal judge on Wednesday set a September date for the sentencing of fallen biotech star Elizabeth... Published 13 Jan, 2022 10:06am
Europe Ten years on, survivors haunted by Italy cruise ship disaster ROME: On the evening of January 13, 2012, Umberto Trotti heard the terrified cries of his wife and baby in the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 10:04am
USA Capitol assault probe wants testimony from top Republican lawmaker WASHINGTON: The Congressional committee investigating the attack on the US Capitol requested Wednesday testimony ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 09:53am
Europe French teachers to walk out over Covid confusion PARIS: Half of French schools could close Thursday as up to three-quarters of teachers walk out, pushing back ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 09:47am
Europe More tense Ukraine talks loom at OSCE meet in Vienna VIENNA: The permanent council of the world's largest security body will meet in Vienna on Thursday, hoping to push... Published 13 Jan, 2022 09:42am
Biden administration: CPJ to publish report and host press briefing on press freedom NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists will release “‘Night and day’: The Biden administration and the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
South Asia Two journalists detained in IIOJK, Chhattisgarh NEW DELHI: Authorities in IIOJK and the Indian state of Chhattisgarh must immediately and unconditionally release... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Middle East Saudi Arabia to build 14,000km of railway, enact new investment law RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will build 14,000 km (8,700 miles) of railway across country and is also preparing a new... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
NATO and Russia lay out stark differences on Ukraine crisis BRUSSELS: The NATO allies warned Russia on Wednesday that they would not compromise on the alliance’s right to... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Europe I’m sorry: UK PM Johnson admits attending lockdown party LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologised on Wednesday for attending a “bring your own booze” gathering at... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am