News Archives for World - 2023-10-12

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World

Canada supports Israeli right to defence under international law: Trudeau

OTTAWA: Canada supports Israel's right to defend itself in accordance with international law, Prime Minister Justin...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 11:18pm

World

US, Qatar to halt Iran access to $6bn fund after Hamas attack: report

WASHINGTON: The United States and Qatar officials have agreed to prevent Iran from using a $6 billion humanitarian...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 11:01pm

Africa

Zambia signs debt deal with creditors: IMF chief

MARRAKESH: Zambia has signed a debt deal with its foreign lenders, the IMF’s chief announced Thursday, providing...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 08:38pm

South Asia

China’s Wang Yi: Palestinian issue is core of Middle East conflict

HONG KONG: China’s top diplomat and foreign minister Wang Yi said on Thursday the Palestinian issue is the core of...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 08:32pm

Business & Finance

Everything you need to know about setting up a startup in Dubai

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has published a comprehensive guide that aims to simplify process of setting up a business in emirate

Updated 12 Oct, 2023 11:56pm

Middle East

Blinken tells Netanyahu in Israel: US will ‘always be there’

TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Benjamin Netanyahu he understood on a personal level ‘the...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 07:06pm

Middle East

NATO urges Israel to keep Gaza response in proportion

BRUSSELS: NATO countries on Thursday told Israel’s defence minister they stood by his country after the attack by...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 06:13pm

USA

US consumer prices rise on gasoline and shelter costs in September

WASHINGTON: US consumer prices increased in September amid higher costs for rent and gasoline, but underlying...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:51pm

Luxury

Popular Dubai restaurant, Zuma, to open third location at La Mer beach

Restaurant already has outposts at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in Dubai and The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi

Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:08pm

Middle East

UN experts slam ‘horrific’ Hamas attack, Israel siege of Gaza

GENEVA: Dozens of the United Nations’ rights experts on Thursday condemned Hamas’ “horrific crimes” and said...

Updated 12 Oct, 2023 10:52pm

Europe

Britain withdraws families of embassy staff from Israel

LONDON: Britain said Thursday that it was “temporarily” removing the families of staff at its embassy and consulate...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 03:25pm

Middle East

Middle East growth to recover in 2024 but structural issues to weigh: IMF

DUBAI: Economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa region is expected to accelerate in 2024 after a slowdown...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 03:18pm

Middle East

Turkiye’s Erdogan discusses Israeli-Palestinian conflict with UAE leader

ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed the conflict between Israeli and Palestinian forces with Emirati...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 03:13pm

Middle East

Iran calls on Islamic, Arab countries to confront Israel

TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called on Islamic and Arab countries to cooperate in confronting Israel...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 02:25pm

Middle East

NATO urges Israel to respond with ‘proportionality’ in Gaza

BRUSSELS: NATO countries on Thursday told Israel’s defence minister they stood by his country after the attack by...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 02:20pm

Middle East

Death toll in Gaza rises to at least 1,354: Hamas ministry

Israel has vowed Hamas destruction as deaths continue to rise

Updated 12 Oct, 2023 09:09pm

South Asia

At least four killed after India express train derails: reports

NEW DELHI: At least four people have been killed and an unknown number injured after an express train derailed in...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 10:47am

Middle East

More than 338,000 people displaced in Gaza: UN

GENEVA: More than 338,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations said, as...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 09:58am

Asia

EU foreign policy chief expected in China for pre-summit talks

SHANGHAI: European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is due to arrive in China on Thursday, looking to manage...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 09:25am

Asia

Thai death toll in Israel-Gaza conflict rises to 21: PM

BANGKOK: Twenty-one Thai nationals have been killed in the conflict between Israel and group Hamas, Prime Minister...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 09:17am

Middle East

Iran president, Saudi crown prince speak for first time since ties restored

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the Palestinian-Israeli...

Updated 12 Oct, 2023 02:16pm

Middle East

China’s Middle East envoy expected to speak to Israel on Thursday: Bloomberg News

China’s special envoy on Middle East issues is expected to have a telephone conversation with Israeli officials on...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 08:49am

Europe

Russia downs drone in south, at least three dead: regional governor

Debris from a drone downed by anti-aircraft units over southern Russia’s Belgorod region killed three people and...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 08:45am

World

Putin signals OPEC+ cuts are here to stay

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that OPEC+ coordination would continue in order to ensure...