Russian forces get closer to encircling Ukraine troops in east KYIV/SVITLODARSK: Advancing Russian forces came closer to surrounding Ukrainian troops in the east, briefly seizing... Published 26 May, 2022 11:28pm
South Asia Israel tells US it was behind killing of Iranian colonel: NYT NEW YORK: Israel has told the United States it was responsible for the killing of an Iranian Revolutionary Guards... Published 26 May, 2022 08:59pm
South Asia IMF says Sri Lanka aid contingent on debt sustainability WASHINGTON: The IMF said Thursday it is committed to helping crisis-battered Sri Lanka, but any aid program will be... Published 26 May, 2022 08:30pm
USA US weekly jobless claims fall; corporate profits sag in first quarter WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week as... Published 26 May, 2022 07:04pm
Europe Ukraine says war in east at ‘maximum intensity’ KYIV: Ukraine said Thursday that fighting in the eastern Donbas region of the country had reached its fiercest level... Published 26 May, 2022 06:49pm
Europe Russian shelling kills four in Ukraine’s Kharkiv KYIV: Four people were killed in fresh Russian shelling of Ukraine’s second city Kharkiv, a regional official said... Published 26 May, 2022 06:46pm
MENA Dubai designated as best coastal city break destination Dubai has been named the world’s best coastal city break in a study by Compare the Market, reported The National.... Published 26 May, 2022 06:39pm
South Asia Iran urges Biden to ditch Trump strategy for nuclear deal DAVOS: Iran’s foreign minister on Thursday urged US President Joe Biden to lift economic sanctions and abandon his... Published 26 May, 2022 06:36pm
Europe Back to snow: World Economic Forum reverts to January for 2023 DAVOS: The World Economic Forum will revert to January for its 2023 annual meeting in the Swiss ski resort of Davos... Updated 26 May, 2022 08:59pm
South Asia Taliban ‘making women invisible’ in Afghanistan: UN expert KABUL: The Taliban government’s restrictions on women are aimed at making them “invisible” in Afghan society, a UN... Published 26 May, 2022 04:46pm
Europe Russia prepares to seize western firms looking to leave Russia is advancing a new law allowing it to take control of the local businesses of western companies that decide... Published 26 May, 2022 04:12pm
USA Blinken to call for China to adhere to rules WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will call for China to abide by international rules as he delivers... Published 26 May, 2022 03:37pm
Europe Two Russian soldiers plead guilty in new war crimes trial in Ukraine KYIV: Two captured Russian soldiers pleaded guilty on Thursday to shelling a town in eastern Ukraine in the second... Published 26 May, 2022 03:01pm
South Asia Four bombs kill at least 16 in Afghanistan KABUL: The death toll from four bombs that ripped through minibuses and a mosque in Afghanistan has risen to at... Published 26 May, 2022 10:43am
Asia China premier issues warning on Covid-hit economy BEIJING: China’s premier has sounded an unusually stark warning about the world’s second-largest economy, saying it... Published 26 May, 2022 09:27am
Asia China offers South Pacific nations security, free trade agreements HONIARA: China has put forward plans to dramatically expand security and economic cooperation with South Pacific... Published 26 May, 2022 09:22am
South Asia UN Council to vote Thursday on tougher N.Korea sanctions UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday, at the request of the United States, on a... Published 26 May, 2022 09:17am
More than 200 cases of monkeypox worldwide: EU disease agency STOCKHOLM: The number of confirmed cases of monkeypox worldwide has reached 219 outside of countries where it is... Published 26 May, 2022 09:04am
Putin hikes social payments and seeks to reassure on inflation MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sought to reassure the public amid soaring inflation, while... Published 26 May, 2022 07:13am
Debt and hunger, UNDP chief sees ‘multiple’ world crises DAVOS: From soaring debt to the Ukraine war’s impact on food and energy prices, the world is facing “multiple... Published 26 May, 2022 07:13am
Europe German steel workers to strike as inflation squeezes pay FRANKFURT: The German steel workers union said Wednesday it had called strikes after failing to reach a pay deal ... Published 26 May, 2022 07:13am
Europe Ukraine FM calls on West to ‘kill Russian exports’ at Davos DAVOS: Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on the West Wednesday to “kill Russian exports” as a... Published 26 May, 2022 07:13am
Middle East Iraqi boy eludes security to board Iran-bound plane NAJAF: Iraqi aviation authorities have been left red-faced after a 10-year-old boy on his own boarded an Iran-bound... Published 26 May, 2022 07:13am
South Asia Indian journalist shot dead in Bihar NEW YORK: Authorities in the Indian state of Bihar must thoroughly investigate the killing of journalist Subhash... Published 26 May, 2022 07:13am
South Asia Four bombs kill at least 11 in Afghanistan KABUL: Four bombs ripped through minibuses and a mosque in Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least 11 people,... Published 26 May, 2022 07:13am
Middle East Turkey says warming Israel ties will help Palestinians JERUSALEM: Turkey’s diplomatic thaw with Israel will help the Palestinians, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said... Published 26 May, 2022 07:13am
Gunman kills 19 children, two teachers at Texas elementary school UVALDE, (United States): A teenage gunman killed at least 19 young children and two teachers at an elementary school... Published 26 May, 2022 05:26am
Turkey threatens to stall NATO process ANKARA: Turkey on Wednesday said the NATO accession process for Sweden and Finland would not move forward unless ... Updated 26 May, 2022 05:57am
Talk to Ukraine about ports, not us, says Russia ahead of U.N. talks in Moscow UNITED NATIONS: A senior U.N. official is due to visit Moscow in the coming days to discuss reviving fertilizer... Published 26 May, 2022 12:32am