South Asia UN Security Council urges Taliban to lift restrictions on women, girls UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday called on Taliban authorities in Afghanistan to... Published 24 May, 2022 10:29pm
MENA Saudi fiscal sustainability will target reserves not falling below certain percentage of GDP: finance minister DAVOS: Saudi Arabia’s policy on fiscal sustainability would ensure that reserves do not fall below a certain... Published 24 May, 2022 09:52pm
MENA Saudi foreign minister says some progress in talks with Iran DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that there had been some progress in talks with Iran but “not... Published 24 May, 2022 08:45pm
USA U.S. new home sales hit two-year low; prices surge WASHINGTON: Sales of new U.S. single-family homes tumbled to a two-year low in April likely as higher mortgage rates... Published 24 May, 2022 08:33pm
Saudi Arabia finalising extension of $3bn deposit to Pakistan: Saudi Minister of Finance Jadaan says Pakistan is an important ally and the kingdom would stand behind the South Asian nation Updated 24 May, 2022 08:49pm
South Asia $50m settlement in case against Bangladesh Nobel laureate DHAKA: Disgruntled employees have dropped lawsuits against Bangladeshi Nobel laureate and microfinance pioneer... Published 24 May, 2022 08:17pm
Europe Russia bars entry to 154 members of UK House of Lords MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign ministry on Tuesday announced that it was imposing an entry ban on 154 members of the UK... Published 24 May, 2022 07:56pm
Europe Germany’s vaccine panel says one COVID shot enough for children FRANKFURT: Germany’s vaccine advisory panel on Tuesday said one COVID-19 shot was enough for healthy five- to... Published 24 May, 2022 07:38pm
Americans now prioritising economy over punishing Russia: survey Earlier, majority residents had voted for effective sanctioning of Moscow Published 24 May, 2022 07:07pm
USA US business activity slows in May, survey shows WASHINGTON: US business activity slowed moderately in May as higher prices cooled demand for services while renewed... Published 24 May, 2022 06:52pm
Europe Kerry warns against letting Ukraine war thwart climate efforts DAVOS: US climate envoy John Kerry warned Tuesday against using the energy crisis stemming from Russia’s invasion of... Published 24 May, 2022 06:46pm
Europe US says China and Russia bomber drill shows depth of their alignment WASHINGTON: A joint strategic bomber exercise by Russia and China in East Asia on Tuesday shows the depth of the two... Published 24 May, 2022 06:07pm
Asia China foreign minister to stop at eight nations on Pacific tour BEIJING: China’s foreign minister will this week kick off a visit to a host of Pacific nations including the Solomon... Published 24 May, 2022 05:41pm
Net zero is ‘biggest challenge’ for aviation: Etihad CEO ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways chief Tony Douglas said Tuesday achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 poses the... Published 24 May, 2022 05:38pm
Europe China and Russia hold first military exercise since Ukraine invasion China and Russia’s air forces conducted a joint aerial patrol on Tuesday over the Sea of Japan, East China Sea and... Published 24 May, 2022 05:35pm
Europe Finland, Sweden to send teams to Turkey to discuss NATO bids, Haavisto says HELSINKI: Finland and Sweden will send delegations to Ankara on Wednesday to try to resolve Turkish opposition to... Published 24 May, 2022 05:15pm
Europe EU’s von der Leyen says Russia is using food supplies as a weapon DAVOS: Russia is using food supplies as a weapon with global repercussions, acting the same way as it does in the... Published 24 May, 2022 04:46pm
Europe Don’t trade security for economic profit, NATO tells countries DAVOS: Western countries must not trade security for economic profit, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned... Published 24 May, 2022 04:38pm
South Asia Taliban to sign pact with UAE on running Afghan airports KABUL: The Taliban will sign an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on operating airports in Afghanistan,... Updated 24 May, 2022 03:47pm
Europe UK PM Johnson did not knowingly lie to parliament about lockdown party LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson did not knowingly lie to parliament when asked about reports of a party... Published 24 May, 2022 02:06pm
Europe Tedros, from ‘child of war’ to two-term WHO chief GENEVA: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who is all but guaranteed to secure a second term as WHO chief Tuesday,... Published 24 May, 2022 01:38pm
South Asia Two pilots killed in Iran trainer jet crash TEHRAN: Two Iranian air force pilots were killed Tuesday when their F-7 training aircraft crashed in Isfahan... Published 24 May, 2022 01:32pm
South Asia Indian vaccine giant Serum plans African plant in global expansion DAVOS: The Serum Institute of India, the world’s biggest vaccine maker, is considering setting up its first... Published 24 May, 2022 12:25pm
Europe Davos booster for $18 billion fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria DAVOS: A global health fund has raised a third of the $18 billion it says is needed to reverse setbacks caused by... Published 24 May, 2022 12:18pm
Middle East Death toll rises to 10 after building collapses in Iran’s Abadan city DUBAI: The death toll from a building collapse in the southern Iranian city of Abadan has reached 10, with some... Published 24 May, 2022 12:13pm
Europe Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now U.S. President Joe Biden said at the Quad meeting on Tuesday that the Ukraine crisis in Ukraine was a global issue... Published 24 May, 2022 12:09pm
South Asia Floods kill 25 in India’s Assam, displace thousands GUWAHATI: Flash floods and landslides in India’s northeast Assam state killed at least 25 people and displaced over... Published 24 May, 2022 12:05pm
Europe Syrian refugees in Turkey left in limbo SANLIURFA: Samira hears the same message from Turkish politicians on the television day and night: Syrian refugees... Published 24 May, 2022 11:14am
Asia North Korea says no new fever deaths, COVID situation under control SEOUL: North Korea said on Tuesday there were no new deaths among fever patients in the country, the first time... Published 24 May, 2022 10:47am
Europe Ukraine's Zelensky urges allies to pressure Moscow on prisoner swap Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said late on Monday that Kyiv was ready for an exchange of prisoners with... Updated 24 May, 2022 09:43pm
Asia Quad leaders vow free and open Indo-Pacific, action on climate TOKYO: The four leaders of the “Quad” group of countries vowed on Tuesday to work together for a free and open... Published 24 May, 2022 10:33am
Europe Russian invasion of Ukraine is a global issue, says Biden LVIV: US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that the crisis in Ukraine was a global issue which heightened the... Published 24 May, 2022 10:20am
Australian PM says goals aligned with Quad, wants group to lead on climate TOKYO: New Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday his goals were aligned with the priorities of... Published 24 May, 2022 10:13am
South Asia Sri Lanka increases fuel prices as it seeks to rein in crisis COLOMBO: Sri Lanka increased fuel and transport prices on Tuesday, a long-flagged move to combat its debilitating... Published 24 May, 2022 10:08am
Asia Rohingya refugee boat sinks off Myanmar, dozens dead or missing Dozens of ethnic Rohingya refugees were dead or missing after a boat with about 90 people aboard, including... Published 24 May, 2022 10:03am
More than 100m people forcibly displaced: UN GENEVA: Russia’s war in Ukraine has pushed the number of forcibly displaced people around the world above 100... Published 24 May, 2022 06:43am
Biden says he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against China TOKYO: US President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against Chinese... Published 24 May, 2022 06:43am
Europe Former UK lawmaker jailed for 18 months over sexual assault of teenager LONDON: Former British Member of Parliament Imran Ahmad Khan was sentenced to 18 months in jail at Southwark Crown... Published 24 May, 2022 06:43am
South Asia Still no finance minister for bankrupt Sri Lanka COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka appointed six more ministers on Monday to its new “economic war cabinet”, the... Published 24 May, 2022 06:13am
Middle East Iraq sandstorm grounds flights, sends 1,000 to hospitals BAGHDAD: Iraq closed public buildings and temporarily shut airports Monday as another sandstorm — the ninth since... Published 24 May, 2022 06:13am
US unveils Asia-Pacific trade framework, but questions remain TOKYO: US President Joe Biden launched a new Asia-Pacific trade initiative Monday in Tokyo, with 13 countries... Updated 24 May, 2022 09:21am
USA Biden’s Asian economic talks include 13 countries and not China TOKYO: President Joe Biden launched his plan for U.S. economic engagement in Asia on Monday, leaving it to the 13... Published 24 May, 2022 01:22am
WHO says no evidence monkeypox virus has mutated The World Health Organization does not have evidence that the monkeypox virus has mutated, a senior executive at the... Published 24 May, 2022 01:15am
Europe Erdogan says Turkey to launch military operations on its southern borders ANKARA: Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday Ankara would soon launch new military operations along its... Published 24 May, 2022 01:09am
Middle East Two killed, 120 injured in Abu Dhabi gas explosion ABU DHABI: Two people were killed and 120 injured in a gas cylinder explosion in a restaurant in the United Arab... Updated 24 May, 2022 01:46pm