Covid cases down, but pandemic ‘not over’: EU drug agency THE HAGUE: Europe’s medicines watchdog said Tuesday that Covid-19 cases and death rates were falling, but warned the... Published 20 Sep, 2022 08:35pm
South Asia India starts debt-restructuring talks with Sri Lanka, vows support COLOMBO: India said on Tuesday it had begun talks with Sri Lanka on restructuring its debt and promised to support... Published 20 Sep, 2022 06:31pm
Europe Putin defends Russia’s ‘sovereign course’ ahead of UN assembly MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia would pursue its “sovereign course” on the international... Published 20 Sep, 2022 05:38pm
Travel Top 7 easy-on-the-pocket eateries in Dubai From Ravi Restaurant to Chin Chin, there's something for all tastes Published 20 Sep, 2022 04:10pm
Europe Germany stresses Ukraine global impact before UN summit BERLIN: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock vowed to support countries hardest hit by the fallout from... Published 20 Sep, 2022 03:27pm
Europe McDonald’s re-opens in war-torn Ukraine, but for delivery only KYIV: McDonald’s in Kyiv re-opened on Tuesday for the first time since Russia’s invasion, a sign life was returning... Published 20 Sep, 2022 03:25pm
Stocks Most Gulf stocks rise in line broader Asian gains Most stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday, tracking Asian shares higher, with the Saudi... Published 20 Sep, 2022 02:37pm
South Asia India promises Sri Lanka support through long-term investments COLOMBO: India said on Tuesday it would keep supporting Sri Lanka, mainly through long-term investments, after ... Updated 20 Sep, 2022 02:54pm
Europe Russia, Ukraine agree to swap 200 prisoners: Erdogan ISTANBUL: Russia and Ukraine have agreed to swap 200 prisoners in one of the largest exchanges of the seven-month... Updated 20 Sep, 2022 02:08pm
Europe UK to spend at least $2.63bn on Ukraine war effort in 2023 British Prime Minister Liz Truss said the United Kingdom next year will meet or exceed the 2.3 billion pound ($2.63... Published 20 Sep, 2022 12:11pm
Europe Haleon rejects Zantac indemnification requests from GSK, Pfizer LONDON: Haleon on Tuesday said it had notified GSK and Pfizer that it had rejected their requests for... Published 20 Sep, 2022 12:03pm
Africa Ebola outbreak declared in Uganda KAMPALA: An outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease has been declared in Uganda, the country’s health ministry and the World... Published 20 Sep, 2022 12:01pm
Asia Four feared dead after typhoon hits Japan TOKYO: Two people were confirmed dead and another two were found “without vital signs” after Typhoon Nanmadol... Published 20 Sep, 2022 11:33am
UN summit returns in divided world UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations’ massive annual summit returns in person Tuesday to a world divided by multiple... Published 20 Sep, 2022 11:27am
French leader to meet Iran’s Raisi to urge revival of deal UNITED NATIONS: French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Tuesday with his Iranian counterpart as Paris warns the... Published 20 Sep, 2022 11:24am
Hurricane Fiona seen intensifying after slamming Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico SAN JUAN: Hurricane Fiona was churning north on Monday evening after bringing torrential rain and powerful winds to... Published 20 Sep, 2022 10:50am
Europe Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now Ukraine said its troops have marched farther east into territory recently abandoned by Russia, paving the way for a... Published 20 Sep, 2022 10:36am
USA Blinken hosts Armenian, Azeri foreign ministers, urges return to peace talks WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in New... Published 20 Sep, 2022 10:24am
Asia China reports 789 new COVID cases for Sept 19 vs 990 a day earlier SHANGHAI: China reported 789 new COVID-19 infections for Sept. 19, of which 152 were symptomatic and 637 were... Published 20 Sep, 2022 10:11am
Israel says troops enter Syria to pursue ‘suspects’ OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli forces crossed into Syria on Monday and fired at four individuals who had “hurled... Published 20 Sep, 2022 06:43am
USA US adds cargo planes operated by Iranian airlines flying to Russia WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department on Monday said it will add 3 Boeing 747 airplanes operated by Iranian ... Published 20 Sep, 2022 05:51am
Switzerland signs contract for 36 US fighter jets GENEVA: Switzerland signed a controversial contract on Monday to buy 36 US F-35 stealth fighter jets at a cost of... Published 20 Sep, 2022 05:51am
With pomp and sorrow, world bids final farewell to Queen Elizabeth WINDSOR: Queen Elizabeth was laid to rest alongside her beloved husband on Monday after a day which saw Britain and... Published 20 Sep, 2022 12:29am
USA US adds Iran cargo planes flying to Russia to export violation list WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department on Monday said it will add three Iranian cargo planes serving Russia to a ... Published 20 Sep, 2022 12:08am