News Archives for World - 2023-06-24

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USA

Head of US military cancels Middle East trip amid Russia crisis

WASHINGTON: The top military officer in the United States canceled a trip to the Middle East on Saturday as the...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 11:10pm

Europe

Now is time to provide 'all weapons' needed for defence: Zelensky

KYIV: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that his forces could protect Europe from Russian forces,...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 11:02pm

Europe

White House says Biden spoke with leaders of France, Germany and UK amid developments in Russia

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with the leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on Saturday as...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 09:50pm

Europe

Erdogan ready to help seek ‘peaceful resolution’ in Russia

ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said Turkey was ready to help seek a “peaceful resolution” to...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 08:12pm

USA

US to coordinate with allies amid Russia crisis: State Dept

WASHINGTON: Washington will stay “in close coordination” with its Group of Seven allies amid the unfolding crisis in...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 06:28pm

Europe

‘Russia’s weakness is obvious’ amid Wagner mutiny: Zelensky

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that an armed insurrection launched by members of the...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 05:31pm

Asia

Four arrested over China restaurant blast that killed 31

BEIJING: Chinese police arrested four people on Saturday linked to a restaurant explosion that killed dozens, state...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 05:10pm

Middle East

Aramco, TotalEnergies sign $11bn contract to build petrochemicals complex in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and TotalEnergies have signed an $11 billion contract to start building a new...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 03:15pm

South Asia

First Thai parliament meeting after May election set for July 3

BANGKOK: Thailand’s newly elected lawmakers will meet for the first time in a parliamentary session on July 3, a...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 03:01pm

Europe

Putin briefs Belarusian president on situation in Russia: Belarus

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday briefed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on the...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 02:54pm

Europe

Chechen leader says his forces are ready to help put down Wagner mutiny

MOSCOW: Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said on Saturday his forces were ready to help put down a mutiny by Wagner...

Updated 24 Jun, 2023 02:49pm

Europe

Wagner rebellion ‘stab in the back’ to Russia: Putin

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said an armed mutiny by Wagner mercenaries was a “stab in the back” and...

Updated 24 Jun, 2023 03:27pm

Europe

Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin in standoff with Russian army amid ‘armed mutiny’

Rebellious Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Saturday he had taken control of the Russian city of...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 02:03pm

Europe

UK says Russian state now facing greatest challenge of recent times

LONDON: Britain’s defence ministry said on Saturday that the Russian state was facing its greatest security...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 01:47pm

Europe

UK foreign ministry warns of risk of unrest across Russia

LONDON: Britain’s foreign ministry warned of a risk of unrest across Russia, in an update of advice to travellers on...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 01:39pm

USA

No evidence Covid created in Chinese lab: US intelligence

WASHINGTON: The head of US intelligence said Friday that there was no evidence that the Covid-19 virus was created...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 12:48pm

Europe

Russia declares ‘anti-terrorist operation regime’ in Moscow

MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday declared an “anti-terrorist operation regime” in Moscow and the Moscow region, after the...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 12:25pm

Europe

Seven injured in Kyiv as attack causes fire, Kharkiv also hit

Fragments from downed Russian missiles caused a fire injuring seven in Kyiv, while other Ukrainian cities, including...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 12:14pm

South Asia

North Korea will expand response to stronger US military measures

SEOUL: North Korea will expand its response to stronger military measures and provocations by the United States on...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 12:05pm

South Asia

Blinken called South Korea to discuss China visit; North Korea warns of stronger response

SEOUL: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called key ally South Korea to discuss results of his visit to China...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 11:56am

South Asia

Vietnam on financial grey list over weapons-proliferation risks

HANOI: Vietnam was added to the watch list of the FATF international financial crime watchdog, which said the nation...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 11:49am

South Asia

Cathay Pacific flight incident injures 11 in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Eleven people were injured on Cathay Pacific’s flight CX880 at Hong Kong’s international airport early on...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 11:34am

Europe

Russian President Putin to give televised address soon

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will give a televised address soon, the TASS news agency cited the Kremlin...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 11:27am

Europe

Three killed in latest Russian air strike on Ukraine

At least three people were killed early on Saturday after Russia unleashed its latest overnight air strike on...

Published 24 Jun, 2023 11:22am

World

Rich nations pledge to unlock hundreds of billions of dollars for climate fight

PARIS: Multilateral development banks like the World Bank are expected to find $200 billion in extra firepower for...