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World - 2022-05-02

Europe

Rocket strike hits Odesa in southwest Ukraine, causing deaths and injuries

KYIV: A rocket strike hit the Black Sea port city of Odesa in southwestern Ukraine on Monday evening, causing deaths...

Published 02 May, 2022 10:10pm

Europe

Germany drops opposition to Russian oil ban, ministers say

BERLIN: Two senior ministers in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government on Monday said Germany would be ready to back an...

Published 02 May, 2022 09:32pm

South Asia

Germany, India pledge climate cooperation but far apart on Ukraine

BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged 10 billion euros ($10.51 billion) to help India achieve its climate...

Published 02 May, 2022 09:20pm

Middle East

Israel slams Russian claims on Hitler over Ukraine war

JERUSALEM: Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Monday slammed his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov for alleging...

Updated 02 May, 2022 09:31pm

Europe

EU targets Apple Pay in latest Big Tech antitrust case

BRUSSELS: The EU accused Apple on Monday of blocking rivals from its popular "tap-as-you-go" iPhone payment system,...

Updated 02 May, 2022 10:14pm

USA

US oil trade group opposes bill allowing lawsuits against OPEC

NEW YORK: A top U.S. oil and natural gas trade group has come out against the passage of a bill that would open the...

Published 02 May, 2022 04:34pm

Middle East

Saudis feel ‘let down’ by US over Houthi security threats, says senior royal

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia feels “let down” by the United States in tackling security threats to the kingdom and wider...

Published 02 May, 2022 04:22pm

South Asia

Ukraine on agenda as Indian PM Modi heads to Europe

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi headed to Europe on Monday with New Delhi’s refusal to condemn...

Published 02 May, 2022 03:21pm

Africa

Eight dead, 23 rescued in Nigeria building collapse

LAGOS: A three-storey mainly residential building has collapsed in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos, killing eight...

Published 02 May, 2022 01:29pm

Europe

Denmark reshuffles government after Minister of Justice resigns

COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s one-party Social Democratic government on Monday announced a reshuffle after Minister of...

Published 02 May, 2022 11:59am

World

‘Lungs of the Mediterranean’ at risk

MONASTIR: Under the Mediterranean waters off Tunisia, gently waving green seagrass meadows provide vital marine...

Published 02 May, 2022 11:07am

Europe

Embattled UK PM Johnson faces mid-term test

LONDON: Voters go to the polls in Britain on Thursday, in a mid-term test for the Conservative government that could...

Published 02 May, 2022 11:03am

Europe

Russia not seeking to end Ukraine war by May 9: FM

MOSCOW: Russia is not looking to end its war in Ukraine by Victory Day on May 9, its foreign minister said, as the...

Published 02 May, 2022 10:59am

Asia

Eight people killed in Philippines housing fire

MANILA: Eight people died, including six children, when a fire ripped through a poor community in the Philippines...

Published 02 May, 2022 10:57am

Europe

Dudley decides: rising prices set to cost UK Tories

DUDLEY: Rampant inflation and lockdown-breaking parties are fuelling anger in the English swing town of Dudley, but...

Published 02 May, 2022 10:51am

World

Three shot in Chile May Day clashes

SANTIAGO: Three people were wounded by gunfire and two arrested in clashes at May Day demonstrations in Chile,...

Published 02 May, 2022 10:44am

Europe

EU energy ministers hold crisis talks after Russian gas cuts

BRUSSELS: Energy ministers from European Union countries hold emergency talks on Monday, as the bloc strives for a...

Published 02 May, 2022 10:30am

World

Australian job ads dip 0.5% in April, still strong overall

SYDNEY: Australian job advertisements dipped in April from multi-year highs, but still point to continued strong...

Published 02 May, 2022 10:26am

USA

‘Huge firefight’ to defend New Mexico villages, city from blaze

TAOS: Thousands of residents of northern New Mexico villages evacuated on Sunday as fierce winds drove the largest...

Published 02 May, 2022 10:22am

World

United States to invite Pacific leaders to White House, ramp up diplomatic ties

WELLINGTON: US President Joe Biden’s administration plans to step up diplomatic engagement with Pacific Island...

Published 02 May, 2022 10:15am

Asia

South Korea finance minister: rapid FX rate changes a problem

SEOUL: The nominee to be the first finance minister of South Korea’s incoming government said on Monday he respects...

Published 02 May, 2022 09:57am

USA

Jill Biden to meet with Ukrainian refugees during visit to Romania and Slovakia

WASHINGTON: First lady Jill Biden will visit Romania and Slovakia from May 5-9 to meet with US service members and...

Published 02 May, 2022 09:49am

Asia

Setback for Shanghai’s COVID battle; Beijing focus on mass testing

SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s commercial capital of Shanghai was dealt a blow on Monday as authorities reported 58 new...

Published 02 May, 2022 09:39am

World

Civilians evacuated from Mariupol; US Speaker Pelosi visits Kyiv

KYIV/BEZIMENNE, (Ukraine): Around 50 Ukrainian civilians reached the relative safety of a temporary camp in...