News Archives for World - 2022-03-31

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World - 2022-03-31

Europe

Russia bars more top EU officials in response to sanctions

LONDON: Russia said on Thursday it had greatly expanded the number of European Union officials, lawmakers, public...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 09:36pm

USA

US targets Russia’s technology sector in fresh sanctions

WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, targeting the technology sector, a...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 09:26pm

Middle East

Exit Expo: Dubai to close shutters on lavish world fair

DUBAI: Dubai will bid farewell to its extravagant Expo 2020 world fair on Thursday, leaving a multi-billion dollar...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 08:12pm

South Asia

UN chief urges donors to halt Afghan economy ‘death spiral’

LONDON: Afghanistan’s economy risks falling into a “death spiral” without urgent aid, with some Afghans already...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:53pm

South Asia

Iran slams new US sanctions as sign of ‘ill will’

TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday criticised the United States for imposing new sanctions on the Islamic republic, saying it...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:41pm

Energy

Putin says EU gas buyers need rouble accounts from April

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that "unfriendly" countries, including all EU members, will...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:20pm

Europe

Russia’s Putin assured his commitment to humanitarian access in Ukraine, Norway PM says

OSLO: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said Vladimir Putin had assured him Russia would contribute to...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 06:54pm

Life & Style

Expo 2020 Dubai: Pakistan Pavilion bags multiple honours

Pakistan Pavilion’s spectacular run at the Expo 2020 ended on a high note with it being awarded second place for...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 06:50pm

Europe

Erdogan says Turkey ready in principle to act as Ukraine’s guarantor

ANKARA: Turkey is ready, in principle, to act as a guarantor country for Ukraine, but the details of such a format...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 05:43pm

Europe

Putin said not right time for Ukraine ceasefire: Draghi

ROME: Russian President Vladimir Putin told Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi that conditions were not yet in...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 05:36pm

Europe

Russia plans to ban sunflower seed exports, impose quota on sunoil

Russia will ban exports of sunflower seeds from Friday until the end of August and impose an export quota on...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 05:30pm

Europe

Ukraine seeks IAEA help over nuclear plants occupied by Russia

The head of Ukraine’s state nuclear company urged the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Thursday to help ensure Russian...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 05:25pm

Europe

Russian troops not withdrawing but regrouping in Ukraine, NATO says

BRUSSELS: Russian forces in Ukraine are not withdrawing but regrouping, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 05:01pm

Europe

Eurozone unemployment hits historic low in February

BRUSSELS: The unemployment rate in the eurozone dropped below seven percent in February to its lowest level ever...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 02:59pm

Asia

US, South Korea seen resuming major military drills as North Korea tensions rise

SEOUL: Joint South Korean and US military drills set to kick off next month could for the first time in years...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 01:00pm

Europe

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy tells Australia more Russian sanctions needed

SYDNEY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Australia’s parliament on Thursday that new and stronger...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 12:56pm

South Asia

Russia accredits Taliban envoy, voices concern about hardliners

Russia has accredited a diplomat from the Taliban to engage with the new Afghan government but remains concerned...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 12:39pm

Asia

Shanghai urges COVID lockdown patience as case numbers drop for first time in 2 weeks

SHANGHAI: Shanghai authorities on Thursday appealed to residents to keep cooperating with tight curbs imposed to...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 12:07pm

Europe

Eastern Ukraine braces for fresh Russian offensive, US considers oil release

LVIV: Ukrainian forces are preparing for new Russian attacks in the east of the country as Moscow deploys more...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 12:03pm

Middle East

Iran says US violates UN resolution linked to nuclear deal

DUBAI: The United States continues to violate a United Nations resolution that enshrines a 2015 nuclear deal between...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 11:39am

Europe

UK spy chief says Putin advisors fear telling truth on Ukraine

SYDNEY: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s advisors fear telling him the truth about his “failing” Ukraine war...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 10:17am

Africa

Kenya’s top court to rule on contested constitutional reforms

NAIROBI: Kenya’s top court will on Thursday rule on constitutional changes proposed by President Uhuru Kenyatta and...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 10:14am

USA

Biden promises to end ‘nightmare’ of Americans detained in Russia

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden met Wednesday with the parents of a former US Marine imprisoned in Russia and...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 10:10am

Europe

War in Ukraine: Latest developments

KYIV: Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine: Putin misled on Ukraine: US, UK British intelligence...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 10:00am

Europe

UN urges world to halt worsening Afghanistan crisis

GENEVA: The United Nations urged the world to stand by Afghanistan at a pledging conference on Thursday where it is...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 09:42am

World

Egypt must release detained Coptic Christians: Amnesty

BEIRUT: Amnesty International on Wednesday called on the Egyptian authorities to release nine Coptic Christians who...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:54am

Africa

Ethiopia govt, rebels trade accusations over aid delay

ADDIS ABABA: The Ethiopian government and Tigrayan rebels on Tuesday accused each other of blocking a humanitarian...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:54am

World

Israel’s Bennett warns of terror ‘wave’ after shooting rampage

BNEI BRAK, (Israel): Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned of a “wave of murderous Arab terrorism” ahead of...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:54am

World

Russian, US ISS record-holders return to earth

ALMATY, (Kazakhstan): A record-breaking US astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts reached Earth Wednesday, with...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:54am

World

Australian beach town of Byron Bay inundated by floodwaters

SYDNEY: The Australian coastal enclave of Byron Bay, known for its celebrity residents and idyllic beaches, was...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:54am

World

Blinken in Morocco for security talks, meets with UAE leader

RABAT: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday visited Morocco, where he discussed regional security and met...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:41am

World

At least 11 FARC dissidents killed in combat, Colombia army says

BOGOTA: At least 11 members of a group formed by former FARC rebels who reject a peace deal were killed in combat...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:41am

World

Russia draws up law to force taxi firms to share data with FSB

MOSCOW: Russia’s transport ministry has drawn up a law that would oblige taxi companies to share data with the...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:33am

Africa

EU to lend Tunisia 450m euros and pledges investment

TUNIS: The European Union plans to lend Tunisia 450 million euros ($500 million) to support its budget and invest 4...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:33am

World

Wildfire threat puts parts of Texas, US Plains on alert

NEW YORK: The potential for significant wildfires fueled by parched vegetation in parts of Texas and the US Plains...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:33am

Asia

China OKs US NTSB travel to take part in Boeing 737-800 crash probe

WASHINGTON: China has issued visas to American investigators and technical advisers to support its investigation ...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:33am

Europe

Ukraine says 5,000 dead in ‘catastrophic’ Mariupol siege

KYIV: Ukraine said Monday that at least 5,000 people have died in the “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis ...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:33am

World

France tries Chilean accused of murdering Japanese ex-lover

BESANÇON: A Chilean man appeared in court in France Tuesday accused of the murder of his Japanese ex-girlfriend,...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:33am

Europe

Ukraine retakes Kyiv suburb, as talks resume under shadow

KYIV: Ukrainian forces recaptured a key Kyiv suburb and desperately clung onto control of the besieged city of...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:33am

World

In villages near Kyiv, how Ukraine has kept Russia’s army at bay

LUKYANIVKA: The burnt wreckage of two Russian tanks with blown off turrets and several armoured personnel carriers...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:33am

World

In Istanbul and Dubai, Russians pile into property to shelter from sanctions

ISTANBUL/DUBAI: Wealthy Russians are pouring money into real estate in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, seeking ...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:14am

World

Iran’s president approves public budget

DUBAI: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi approved on Tuesday the public budget for the Persian year which started on...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:14am

World

Ships stranded in Ukraine as conflict slows UN rescue efforts

LONDON: With more than 1,000 seafarers stranded on ships in Ukrainian ports and food supplies running low, the ...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:14am

World

Queen leads royals including Andrew in Prince Philip tribute

LONDON: Ailing Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday made her first major public appearance in months, at a thanksgiving...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 06:31am

Europe

Spain scraps quarantine for mild Covid cases

MADRID: Spain on Monday ended a requirement that people with mild cases of Covid-19 self-isolate as part of a shift...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 06:31am

Europe

France’s Macron hits back at rival over ‘killer’ chants

DIJON: French President Emmanuel Macron hit the campaign trail on Monday and immediately took aim at his far-right...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 06:31am

Europe

Five fates that tell the story of Hungary under Orban

BUDAPEST: Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban calls his 12 years in power a “conservative revolution”,...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 06:31am

Europe

Belgium expels 21 Russians amid similar moves elsewhere in EU

BRUSSELS: Belgium has expelled 21 Russian diplomats for alleged spying and posing threats to security, the foreign...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 06:31am

Middle East

Abbas slams West’s ‘double standards’ on Ukraine, Palestinians

RAMALLAH: Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas criticised Sunday the West’s “double standards” that he said...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 06:31am

World

Saving nature: Conserving 30pc of the land, sea just the start

GENEVA: Expanding nature reserves to cover at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030 is the flagship proposal of...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 06:31am

Europe

‘Revenge’: Russia strikes break in battered Mykolaiv

MYKOLAIV: Several days of calm in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv came to an abrupt end around ...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 06:27am

USA

US agency to review if Pony.ai complied with crash reporting order

WASHINGTON: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday said it will review whether ...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 06:07am

Europe

UK apologises for hospital scandal over 200 baby deaths

LONDON: More than 200 babies could have survived had they been given better care at birth, a damning report into...