News Archives for World - 2023-01-15

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World

Latvia hit by worst flood in decades

JEKABPILS: Latvian authorities on Sunday urged residents of certain central areas to evacuate their homes in ...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 11:00pm

Europe

Three dead, 15 hurt in ammo blast in Russian region near Ukraine

An ammunition explosion caused by “careless” handling of a grenade in Russia’s Belgorod region on the border with...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 09:42pm

Europe

More heavy weapons for Ukraine ‘in the near future’: NATO chief

BERLIN: Ukraine can expect more deliveries of heavy weapons from Western countries soon, NATO Secretary General Jens...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 09:33pm

Middle East

India, UAE close to deal on renewable electricity grid link: Indian minister

ABU DHABI: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are close to a “major agreement” on a renewable energy...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 08:52pm

USA

Biden declares disaster as California takes another storm-pounding

SALINAS: US President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in California, as the latest in a succession of storm...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 06:44pm

Middle East

UAE pledges to invest $30 billion in South Korea: Yoon’s office

SEOUL: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to invest $30 billion in South Korea’s industries, South Korea’s...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 06:11pm

Middle East

Dubai property price rises seen slowing further in 2023: Betterhomes

DUBAI: Residential property prices in Dubai are expected to rise at a slower pace in 2023 after a record year that...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 05:44pm

Europe

Russia’s Putin says positive dynamic in military operation in Ukraine

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said the special military operation was showing a positive trend and that...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 04:51pm

Europe

Russia says it launched missile strikes against Ukraine on Saturday

Russia’s defence ministry said on Sunday its forces had launched a wave of missile strikes against Ukrainian...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 04:47pm

Europe

Repaired German Leopard tanks for Ukraine ready in 2024 at earliest, armsmaker says

BERLIN: German armsmaker Rheinmetall could only deliver repaired Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine in 2024 at the...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 02:47pm

Africa

Eight dead in Somalia bombing claimed by Al-Shabaab: police

MOGADISHU: Police said Sunday that eight people were killed in a roadside bombing claimed by Al-Shabaab in central...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 02:12pm

Middle East

US climate envoy Kerry outlines carbon offset initiative for developing nations

ABU DHABI: US climate envoy John Kerry on Sunday outlined core principles for a “high-integrity” carbon offset plan...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 12:46pm

South Asia

At least 68 killed in Nepal’s worst air crash in 30 years

KATHMANDU: At least 68 people were killed on Sunday when a domestic flight crashed in Pokhara in Nepal, the...

Updated 15 Jan, 2023 04:39pm

USA

Peru declares state of emergency in Lima over protests

LIMA: Peru’s government late Saturday declared a state of emergency in the capital Lima and three other regions due...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 11:43am

Asia

Death toll in Philippine storms rises to 27

MANILA: At least 27 people have died in storms across the Philippines this month, authorities said Sunday, as...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 11:05am

USA

Weekend brings more rain, snow to storm-hit California

FELTON: A new weather system packing rain, snow and strong winds moved into storm-lashed California on Saturday, the...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 10:56am

Europe

Death toll in Russian missile attack on Dnipro apartment building rises to 21

DNIPRO: The death toll from a Russian missile strike on an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro...

Updated 15 Jan, 2023 05:04pm

USA

Biden declares emergency for California due to winter storms

US President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for California on Saturday, as storms have pounded the...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 10:30am

World

Iran executes British-Iranian accused of spying, UK condemns ‘barbaric’ act

DUBAI/LONDON: Iran has executed a British-Iranian national who once served as its deputy defence minister, its...