Europe Ukraine's Zelenskiy says two more burial sites found in liberated Izium KYIV: Ukraine has discovered two more mass burial sites containing the bodies of hundreds of people in the... Published 26 Sep, 2022 11:25pm
Europe Kremlin says no decision yet on whether to seal Russia's borders to stop men fleeing KYIV: The Kremlin said on Monday no decision had been taken on whether to seal Russia's borders to stop an exodus of... Published 26 Sep, 2022 11:15pm
Europe UN chief urges end to ‘era of nuclear blackmail’ UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres renewed his call Monday for the global abolition of nuclear... Published 26 Sep, 2022 08:25pm
Europe Macron says respects Italy vote, calls for cooperation PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he respected the “democratic choice” of the Italian people... Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:50pm
USA Chicago Fed national activity index unchanged in August WASHINGTON: U.S. economic activity slowed in August as production-related measures slipped and employment indicators... Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:33pm
USA Fed’s Collins sees inflation fight costing jobs; recession not inevitable The Federal Reserve’s need to bring down unacceptably high inflation will cause the jobless rate to rise but a... Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:29pm
USA Republican Toomey blasts Biden’s ‘irresponsible’ use of Cold War-era defense law WASHINGTON: Republican Senator Pat Toomey on Monday blasted President Joe Biden for what he called the increasing... Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:22pm
USA Canada announces end to Covid border restrictions MONTREAL: Canada will suspend Covid-19 border restrictions in October, the country’s public health agency said... Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:21pm
Europe US announces $457.5mn civilian aid for Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States will provide $457.5 million in new civilian security aid for Ukraine, a portion of... Published 26 Sep, 2022 06:49pm
South Asia Mass grave containing remains of 12 people found in Afghanistan: Taliban KANDAHAR: A mass grave containing the remains of 12 people has been uncovered in Afghanistan, Taliban officials said... Published 26 Sep, 2022 06:17pm
Middle East Iran protests flare for 10th night as tensions grow with West PARIS: Iran has arrested more than 1,200 protesters, officials said Monday, in its lethal crackdown on 10 nights of... Updated 26 Sep, 2022 06:33pm
Europe At least 9 dead, including 5 children, in Russia school shooting MOSCOW: At least nine people were dead, including five children, after a gunman opened fire in a school in the... Updated 26 Sep, 2022 03:30pm
Asia US, South Korea begin naval drills after North’s missile test SEOUL: South Korea and the United States began their first combined naval exercise near the peninsula in five years... Published 26 Sep, 2022 12:55pm
Europe Ukrainian heavy industry ground down by Russia’s war KRYVYI RIH: Usually the engine-room of the Ukrainian economy, heavy industry has fallen victim to Russia’s invasion,... Published 26 Sep, 2022 12:47pm
South Asia Bangladesh boat tragedy death toll hits 40 DHAKA: Rescue workers recovered 15 more bodies on Monday after a boat carrying religious pilgrims capsized in... Updated 26 Sep, 2022 06:11pm
Asia Six people killed in Philippine typhoon SAN ILDEFONSO: The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year left at least six people dead, authorities... Published 26 Sep, 2022 12:39pm
Europe Ukraine military says Russian drones hit military objects in Odesa Two drones launched by Russian forces into the Odesa region in Ukraine hit military objects causing a fire and the... Published 26 Sep, 2022 11:24am
New Zealand marks Queen Elizabeth’s passing on national day of mourning SYDNEY: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern led a state memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, saying the... Published 26 Sep, 2022 11:17am
Europe US warns of catastrophic consequences if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine KYIV: The United States warned on Sunday of “catastrophic consequences” if Moscow uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine,... Published 26 Sep, 2022 11:11am
Europe Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now The United States warned of “catastrophic consequences” if Moscow were to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, after... Published 26 Sep, 2022 11:03am
Asia China reports 999 new COVID cases for Sept 25 vs 936 a day earlier SHANGHAI: China reported 999 new COVID-19 infections on Sept. 25, of which 295 were symptomatic and 704 were... Published 26 Sep, 2022 10:48am
Europe Britain’s Labour pitches itself against tax cuts for the wealthy LIVERPOOL, (England): Keir Starmer, leader of Britain’s Labour Party, on Sunday pledged to reverse the abolition ... Published 26 Sep, 2022 08:06am
Europe Meloni tipped to be prime minister as Italians vote ROME: Italians were voting on Sunday in an election that is forecast to return the country’s most right-wing... Published 26 Sep, 2022 08:04am
Middle East Poverty in Lebanon’s ‘city of billionaires’ drives deadly migration TRIPOLI, (Lebanon): In the city from which Lebanon’s richest politicians hail, the poorest residents once again... Published 26 Sep, 2022 08:01am
South Asia 24 dead after boat sinks in Bangladesh DHAKA: At least 24 people were killed and around the same number were missing on Sunday after an overcrowded boat... Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:54am
Europe Flights cancelled as storm Hermine hits Spain’s Canary Islands GRAN CANARIA: Flights were cancelled across Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday, airport operator Aena said, as storm... Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:52am
Asia North Korea fires ballistic missile, Seoul says SEOUL: North Korea fired a ballistic missile Sunday, Seoul’s military said, just days after a US aircraft carrier... Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:50am
Sunwing union opposes Canadian carrier’s plans to hire foreign pilots TORONTO: The union for Sunwing Airlines pilots said it is urging Canada’s government to stop a plan by the... Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:48am
South Asia Alleged murder of Indian woman: Family, supporters demand justice LUCKNOW: Protesters in India’s northern Uttarakhand state turned out on Sunday to demand an impartial probe into... Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:40am
Asia Tropical storm makes landfall near Philippine capital, work suspended MANILA: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos declared suspension of government work and classes for Monday as a... Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:35am
Europe Eyes on Belgium as some EU states push for Russian diamond ban BRUSSELS: The European Union must stop importing diamonds from Russia, five of the bloc’s 27 countries said in a... Published 26 Sep, 2022 06:07am
Middle East Iran protests Western stance on mass protests over woman’s death DUBAI: Iran summoned the British and Norwegian ambassadors over what it called interference and hostile media... Published 26 Sep, 2022 06:07am
Europe U.S. warns of catastrophic consequences if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine The United States warned of "catastrophic consequences" if Moscow were to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, after... Updated 26 Sep, 2022 10:03am
Europe Ukraine receives U.S. air defence system President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview broadcast on Sunday that Ukraine had received sophisticated air... Updated 26 Sep, 2022 02:15am
Asia Iran protests Western stance on mass protests over woman's death British ambassador summoned over coverage by London-based media Norwegian envoy called in over 'interventionist' speaker Teachers' union calls for strikes Monday and Wednesday Iranian TV says 41 people killed in more than a week of unrest Updated 26 Sep, 2022 01:39am