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World - 2022-04-03

World

One killed, three wounded after Russia hit east Ukraine hospital: governor

KYIV: One person was killed and three others were injured when Russian forces targeted a hospital in the east...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 11:43pm

South Asia

Blast in Afghan capital kills one, wounds dozens

KABUL: A blast hit the money exchange hub in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Sunday, killing one and injuring dozens,...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 09:19pm

Europe

US, NATO express shock over civilian killings in Ukraine

WASHINGTON: US and NATO leaders voiced shock and horror Sunday at new evidence of atrocities against civilians in...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 08:59pm

USA

Brazil storm death toll rises to 16

RIO DE JANEIRO: The death toll from torrential downpours that triggered flash floods and landslides in Brazil’s Rio...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 08:19pm

World

Zelensky says Russian forces committing ‘genocide’

WASHINGTON: President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of committing genocide and attempting to eliminate the...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 08:17pm

USA

At least six dead in California shooting: Sacramento police

SAN FRANCISCO: At least six people were killed and nine more wounded in a shooting in the California state capital...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 06:35pm

Asia

Shanghai asks entire city to self-test for COVID as frustration grows

SHANGHAI: Shanghai on Sunday ordered its 26 million residents to undergo two more rounds of tests for COVID-19

Updated 03 Apr, 2022 06:28pm

Europe

Nearly 4.2 million Ukrainian refugees flee war

GENEVA: Nearly 4.2 million Ukrainians have fled their country since Russia’s invasion began on February 24, with...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 05:25pm

South Asia

Taliban chief orders ban on poppy cultivation in Afghanistan

KABUL: The Taliban’s supreme leader on Sunday ordered a ban on poppy cultivation in Afghanistan, warning that the...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 05:17pm

World

EU chief vows more sanctions after Russian army ‘atrocities’ near Kyiv

BRUSSELS: EU chief Charles Michel on Sunday pledged further sanctions on Moscow as he condemned “atrocities” carried...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 04:58pm

Middle East

Iran says agreement in Vienna nuclear talks ‘close’

TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Sunday an agreement is “close” in paused negotiations...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 04:52pm

Europe

Russia says peace talks not ready for leaders' meeting

LONDON: Russia said on Sunday that peace talks with Ukraine had not progressed enough for a leaders' meeting and ...

Updated 03 Apr, 2022 02:13pm

Europe

Evacuation attempts of people from Mariupol to continue on Sunday

Work on evacuating people with the help of Red Cross from Mariupol will continue on Sunday with buses attempting to...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 12:29pm

Asia

Indonesia greets Ramadan with mass prayer as COVID curbs ease

JAKARTA: The world’s largest Muslim-majority nation of Indonesia welcomed the start of the holy fasting month of...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 11:54am

Europe

Air strikes hit Ukraine's strategic port Odessa

ODESSA: Air strikes rocked Ukraine's strategic Black Sea port Odessa early Sunday morning, according to an interior...

Updated 03 Apr, 2022 02:13pm

USA

US defence contractors see longer term benefits from war in Ukraine

NEW YORK: US arms manufacturers are not cashing in directly from the thousands of missiles, drones and other weapons...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 11:09am

South Asia

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka blocks social media to contain protests

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka blocked access to social media platforms on Sunday after authorities imposed a weekend nationwide...

Updated 03 Apr, 2022 02:55pm

Asia

China reports 13,000 Covid cases, most since end of Wuhan’s first wave

SHANGHAI: China reported 13,000 Covid cases on Sunday, the most since the peak of the first pandemic wave over two...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 10:26am

Europe

Nationalist Orban vs challenger MZP at Hungary polls

BUDAPEST: Long-time nationalist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces a united opposition for the first time...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 10:16am

Europe

Five things to know about Serbia

BELGRADE: Serbians will elect a new parliament and president on Sunday in a vote that is expected to bolster the...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 10:12am

Europe

Ukraine claims Kyiv region as Russian pullback reveals horror

KYIV: Ukraine said it had regained control of the Kyiv region, with Russian troops retreating from around the...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 10:06am

Europe

Getaway Britons facing Dover delays as ferry services disrupted

LONDON: Lorries and holiday motorists heading to France from Britain were on Saturday facing long delays due to a...