Europe Protest in Netherlands against coronavirus measures AMSTERDAM: Thousands of protesters packed Amsterdam's streets on Sunday in opposition to the government-imposed... Published 16 Jan, 2022 08:41pm
Middle East Israel's Netanyahu discusses plea bargain in graft trial, source says JERUSALEM: Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is negotiating a plea bargain to end his corruption... Published 16 Jan, 2022 08:01pm
Europe UK's Prince Harry seeks right to pay for UK police protection LONDON: Britain's Prince Harry is challenging a government decision that he should not receive police protection ... Published 16 Jan, 2022 06:43pm
MENA Putin to host Iranian president next week for talks MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin will host his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi for talks in Moscow next week as... Published 16 Jan, 2022 06:39pm
Europe UK PM 'broke the law': Labour leader LONDON: Britain's main opposition leader on Sunday accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of breaking the law, but the... Published 16 Jan, 2022 06:04pm
Taliban fighters pepper spray women protesters calling for rights KABUL: Taliban forces on Sunday fired pepper spray at a group of women protesters in Afghanistan's capital demanding... Published 16 Jan, 2022 05:58pm
Asia Thailand reports first death from Omicron coronavirus variant BANGKOK: Thailand has reported its first death from the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant, a health... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:18pm
South Asia Beijing tightens rules for entering city after Omicron case BEIJING: Beijing will require travellers to get a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival in the Chinese capital,... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:14pm
Middle East Suez Canal expansion project expected to finish in July 2023 CAIRO: A project to expand parts of the Suez Canal is expected to be completed after two years of work in July 2023,... Published 16 Jan, 2022 01:53pm
Hostages freed in Texas synagogue standoff, suspect 'deceased' FBI Dallas Special Agent Matt DeSarno says the four hostages did not need medical attention and would soon be reunited with their families Suspect was apparently demanding the release of Dr Aafia Siddiqui Updated 16 Jan, 2022 01:27pm
Asia Philippines to acquire 32 new Black Hawk helicopters MANILA: The Philippines is buying 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from Poland-based Sikorsky Aircraft subsidiary PZL... Published 16 Jan, 2022 12:33pm
Europe Microsoft says it observed destructive malware in systems belonging to several Ukraine govt agencies Microsoft Corp said in a blog post on Saturday it observed destructive malware in systems belonging to several... Published 16 Jan, 2022 12:03pm
Europe Greece's Aegean Airlines suspends flights to Beirut after plane damage ATHENS: Greece's largest carrier Aegean Airlines said on Saturday it had suspended all flights to Beirut pending the... Published 16 Jan, 2022 11:33am
Mexico reports 47,113 new coronavirus cases, a daily record MEXICO CITY: Mexico on Saturday posted a record 47,113 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing its total number of... Published 16 Jan, 2022 11:28am
Europe England opens COVID booster jab programme to 16- and 17-year olds LONDON: England's health service said it will expand its COVID-19 booster vaccination programme to include 16- and... Published 16 Jan, 2022 11:24am
China reports 119 new COVID-19 cases on Jan 15 vs 165 a day earlier BEIJING: China reported 119 new confirmed COVID-19 cases for Jan. 15, down from 165 a day earlier, its health... Published 16 Jan, 2022 11:15am
Middle East Loud blasts heard in western Iran, cause unknown DUBAI: Loud blasts were heard in several cities in western Iran early on Sunday, according to local news agencies ... Published 16 Jan, 2022 11:08am
South Asia India daily COVID-19 case count touches 8-month peak, 314 deaths MUMBAI: India reported 271,202 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, its highest daily count in... Published 16 Jan, 2022 11:05am
Australia's daily COVID-19 infections dip below 100,000 SYDNEY: Australia's daily coronavirus infections on Sunday fell below 100,000 for the first time in five days, amid... Published 16 Jan, 2022 11:03am
Casualty reports awaited from tsunami-hit Tonga with comms largely down WELLINGTON: Tsunami-hit Tonga remained largely uncontactable on Sunday with telephone and internet links severed,... Published 16 Jan, 2022 10:54am
South Asia Twitter bans account linked to Iran leader over video threatening Trump WASHINGTON: Twitter said Saturday it had permanently suspended an account linked to Iran's supreme leader that ... Published 16 Jan, 2022 10:46am
Europe Covax delivers one billionth Covid vaccine dose GENEVA: The Covax scheme aimed at equitable global access to Covid-19 vaccines hit a "key milestone" Saturday when ... Published 16 Jan, 2022 10:44am
USA 'Deeply concerned' US ready to support Tonga after volcano eruption: Blinken WASHINGTON: The United States is "deeply concerned" for the people of Tonga after a massive volcano eruption and... Published 16 Jan, 2022 10:22am
Huge Tonga volcanic eruption caused 'signifcant damage' WELLINGTON: A massive volcanic eruption in Tonga that triggered tsunami waves around the Pacific caused "significant... Published 16 Jan, 2022 10:20am
USA Trump rallies faithful in Arizona FLORENCE: Donald Trump delivered a crowd-pleasing speech to thousands of adoring supporters in Arizona Saturday,... Published 16 Jan, 2022 09:53am
China, Iran begin implementation of sweeping strategic deal BEIJING: China said Saturday it would begin implementing a strategic agreement with Iran, strengthening economic and... Updated 16 Jan, 2022 09:55am
Kazakh prosecutors say 225 people have died in unrest NUR-SULTAN, (Kazakhstan): Violent unrest in Kazakhstan that began with peaceful protests over energy prices and... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Tongans flee tsunami following powerful volcanic eruption NUKU’ALOFA, (Tonga): Frightened Tongans fled to higher ground Saturday after a massive volcanic eruption — heard... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Taliban dismiss 3,000 members for committing abuses KABUL: The Taliban have dismissed about 3,000 members accused of abusive practices from its hardline Islamist... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Europe No lights, no heat, no money — that’s life in Ukraine during cyber warfare UKRAINE: ReuteHackers who defaced and interrupted access to numerous Ukrainian government websites on Friday could ... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Putin eyes construction of Arctic rail link MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has tasked his government with submitting proposals to build a railway link... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Activists freed but repression still ‘systematic’ BEIRUT: Egypt has recently freed several prominent political detainees, raising hopes for an easing of a sweeping... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
US FAA reviews FedEx proposal to install A321 laser-based missile-defence system WASHINGTON: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Friday it is proposing conditions that would allow... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
N Korea fired railway-borne missiles in third test this year SEOUL: North Korea fired two railway-borne tactical guided missiles, state media reported Saturday, the country’s... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Iran nuclear deal: Negotiators head home as talks hit critical stage TEHRAN: Chief negotiators from Iran and Europe returned home for consultations as talks to revive the 2015 nuclear... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Tunisia sentences nine ‘jihadists’ to death over soldier’s murder TUNIS: A Tunisian court has sentenced to death nine jihadists accused of having beheaded a soldier in 2016, a murder... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Europe Thousands protest in Vienna against mandatory vaccination VIENNA: Thousands of people took to the streets of Austria’s capital on Saturday to protest against government... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
South Asia City of Beijing reports first local Omicron case BEIJING: The Chinese capital Beijing on Saturday reported its first locally transmitted infection of the highly... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Bird flu outbreak claims over 500,000 chickens in Burkina Faso OUAGADOUGOU: At least half a million chickens have been either killed by a bird flu outbreak in Burkina Faso or... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Europe Protesters hit French streets to fight new vaccine pass PARIS: Thousands demonstrated in cities across France on Saturday against tighter restrictions on people not... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Yemen rebels reject UN call to free UAE-flagged ship SANAA: Yemen’s Huthi rebels on Saturday rejected a UN request to release an Emirati-flagged vessel they seized... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Middle East UAE regulator investigating aborted Emirates take-off at Dubai airport DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates’ civil aviation regulator has opened an investigation into an aborted take-off by... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Russia-Ukraine conflict: US talks to energy firms over EU gas supply LONDON/WASHINGTON: The US government has held talks with several international energy companies on contingency plans... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees