WHO warns of 'life-threatening' winter for millions in Ukraine KYIV: The World Health Organization on Monday warned that the upcoming winter would be "life-threatening" for... Published 21 Nov, 2022 11:19pm
Energy Saudi Arabia eyes OPEC+ production increase: WSJ Saudi Arabia and other OPEC oil producers are discussing an output increase, the Wall Street Journal reported on... Published 21 Nov, 2022 08:34pm
Africa COP27 does little for next month’s global agenda: nature loss SHARM EL-SHEIKH: The U.N. climate talks in Egypt closed on Sunday with a resolution to address the dual crises of... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:17pm
Europe Turkey could launch ground operation in Syria: Erdogan ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said that Turkey could launch a ground operation in Syria,... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:18pm
South Asia Sri Lanka’s national consumer price inflation slows to 70.6% in Oct Sri Lanka’s National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) slowed year-on-year to 70.6% in October after a record 73.7% jump... Published 21 Nov, 2022 03:13pm
Middle East Qatar signs world’s ‘longest’ gas supply deal with China: energy minister DOHA: Qatar’s state energy company announced a 27-year natural gas supply accord with China on Monday, saying it was... Published 21 Nov, 2022 03:02pm
Asia China reports more Covid deaths as infections surge BEIJING: China reported two new deaths from Covid-19 on Monday, both elderly Beijing residents, as several major... Published 21 Nov, 2022 02:58pm
Middle East Iran says taking retaliatory measures for IAEA resolution TEHRAN: Iran has said it is taking retaliatory measures against the International Atomic Energy Agency over a... Published 21 Nov, 2022 02:43pm
Asia Indonesia quake kills more than 50, wounds hundreds, destroys homes JAKARTA: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake killed more than 50 people and wounded hundreds in Indonesia’s West Java... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 05:02pm
Europe Italy to extend Ukraine arms supply law for 2023 ROME: Italy’s government will ask parliament to approve a new law on military and civilian supplies to Ukraine... Published 21 Nov, 2022 01:28pm
Asia US defense chief ‘welcomes’ chance to meet China counterpart: spokesman JAKARTA: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin would welcome the chance to meet his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe... Published 21 Nov, 2022 01:09pm
South Asia India’s growth to slow in 2023 on fading reopening impact: Goldman Sachs MUMBAI: Goldman Sachs expects India’s economic growth to slow to 5.9% next year, from an estimated 6.9% growth in... Published 21 Nov, 2022 12:14pm
Asia Malaysia's Muhyiddin, Anwar race to form government as turmoil drags on KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's political parties were given until Tuesday to submit prime ministerial candidates, as the... Published 21 Nov, 2022 11:22am
USA VP Harris to meet Philippines President Marcos in effort to boost ties MANILA: US Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday during a visit to... Published 21 Nov, 2022 08:36am
All eyes on Trump’s Twitter account after Musk reinstates him WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has seemingly rejected returning to Twitter, but as he embarks on a new presidential... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:54am
Europe Web giants to submit user data as EU law comes into effect BRUSSELS: A new EU law imposing stricter online regulation comes into effect Wednesday and the biggest platforms ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:47am
Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison for Theranos fraud SAN JOSÉ: Fallen US biotech star Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced Friday to just over 11 years in prison for... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:41am
Starbucks staff go on strike in US stores over labor talks NEW YORK: Starbucks workers in the United States went on strike at multiple unionized locations Thursday, a move... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:40am
Asia Malaysia’s Muhyiddin gains backing for PM bid after indecisive election KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s former premier Muhyiddin Yassin secured backing from two political blocs on Sunday as he... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:39am
South Asia Nepal votes in poll coloured by downturn and discontent KATHMANDU: Nepali voters cast their ballots for a new parliament Sunday in a contest dominated by public ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:31am
Europe Ukraine, Russia trade blame over nuclear plant shelling MOSCOW: Kyiv and Moscow on Sunday traded accusations of shelling on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:20am
Europe New Italian government’s budget to boost spending to fight energy crisis ROME: Italy’s new right-wing government plans to announce some 30 billion euros in new spending on Monday in a... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:17am
CPJ honours reporters who defy war and repression NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) paid tribute Thursday evening to inspirational journalists from... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:46am
US building MidEast defence systems to deter ‘threats’: official MANAMA: The United States is reinforcing defence infrastructure in the Middle East, at a time of tension with Iran... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:19am
As Biden turns 80, Americans ask ‘What’s too old?’ WASHINGTON: Joe Biden turns 80 on Sunday, making him the first octogenarian president in US history. He is set to... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:13am
Europe Govt minister denies UK is seeking closer ties with EU LONDON: Britain’s health minister on Sunday denied a newspaper report that said his government was seeking closer... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:11am
USA Five dead, 18 injured in shooting at gay nightclub in Colorado COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.: Five people were killed and 18 injured in a shooting at a gay nightclub on Saturday night ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:09am
Middle East World Cup kicks off with Qatar ruler’s call to put aside divisions AL KHOR, (Qatar): Qatar’s ruler opened the World Cup on Sunday with a call for people of all races and ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
MENA Dubai’s SmartCrowd is using tech to give Pakistanis ‘transparent’ way of investing in properties App, which is expanding into Pakistan, is aimed at locals and expats Founder says it could potentially even be linked to Roshan Digital Accounts Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am