News Archives for World - 2023-10-16

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Europe

London announces measures to tackle prison overcrowding

LONDON: The UK government on Monday announced a raft of measures, including the early deportation of foreign...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:52pm

World

Turkish foreign minister spoke with Hamas leader over release of hostages: ministry

ISTANBUL: Turkey's top diplomat on Monday discussed the possibility of the release of hostages during a phone call...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:18pm

World

Colombia demands Israel envoy leave amid spat over war with Hamas

BOGOTÁ: Colombia on Monday demanded that Israel's ambassador leave the South American country amid a worsening spat...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:26pm

World

Potential Biden trip to Israel rife with security, political challenges

WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV: U.S. President Joe Biden's White House is wrestling with a host of thorny security and ...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:21pm

Europe

EU to launch humanitarian air corridor to Gaza: von der Leyen

TIRANA: The European Union will launch a humanitarian air corridor to Gaza through Egypt with the first flights...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:13pm

Middle East

UN humanitarian chief heading to Mideast for Gaza aid negotiations

GENEVA: The UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said he would be heading to the Middle East on Tuesday to try to...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 07:39pm

Europe

Putin to call Israeli, Arab leaders as Gaza fears grow

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to call Israeli and Arab leaders on Monday, his adviser said, amid...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 07:33pm

Middle East

Illinois man charged with hate crime in fatal stabbing of Muslim boy

An Illinois man was charged with hate crimes for stabbing a 6-year-old Muslim boy to death and wounding his mother...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 06:47pm

Europe

Yellen says US will fight to ensure robust economic aid for Ukraine

LUXEMBOURG: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday said support for Ukraine remained a “top priority” for the...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:37pm

Middle East

Gaza aid in doubt as Israel, Hamas deny border ceasefire

CAIRO: The fate of aid deliveries and limited evacuations through the only entry to Gaza not controlled by Israel...

Updated 16 Oct, 2023 10:19pm

Middle East

One million Gazans flee as Israel readies for ground attack

GAZA STRIP: More than one million people have fled their homes in Gaza in scenes of chaos and despair as Israel...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 03:04pm

Luxury

Naomi Campbell makes her Dubai Fashion Week debut for Malaysian label

Supermodel Naomi Campbell made her Dubai Fashion Week debut on Sunday, walking the ramp for Malaysian brand Rizman...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 01:37pm

Europe

Germany’s Scholz to visit Israel on Tuesday

BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will travel to Israel on Tuesday, broadcaster ntv reported, citing government...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:55pm

Stocks

Major Gulf bourses retreat on Gaza situation

Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Monday amid heightened anxiety over escalating violence in...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:52pm

Middle East

Gaza death toll rises to about 2,750: Hamas health ministry

GAZA STRIP: The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has risen to around 2,750 since Hamas’s deadly...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:48pm

Europe

Russia’s Lavrov to visit North Korea on Wednesday: Moscow

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit North Korea from 18-19 October, Moscow’s foreign ministry...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:44pm

Asia

Malaysia does not agree with Western pressure to condemn Hamas

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia does not agree with Western pressure to condemn Palestinian group Hamas, Prime Minister Anwar...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:56am

Middle East

Blinken seeks common front in Israel after Arab tour

AMMAN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was returning Monday to Israel after talks in six Arab states, hoping to...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:24am

World

IMF, World Bank ‘impotent’ on Israel-Gaza war shock as reforms edge forward

MARRAKECH: Global finance leaders’ paralysis in addressing the fallout from the Hamas group attack and Israel’s...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:14am

Middle East

Gaza border crossing set to reopen as Israeli troops prepare ground assault

CAIRO/WASHINGTON/GAZA: An Egyptian-controlled border crossing into Gaza is expected to reopen amid diplomatic...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:03am

Europe

EU seeks to ease US tariff, green subsidy threats

BRUSSELS: The European Union will seek this week to ward off the return of Trump-era metals tariffs and to lessen...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:35am

Europe

Artificial heart maker Carmat completes 7mn euro capital increase

PARIS: Artificial heart maker Carmat , whose financial situation has been under pressure, said on Monday that it had...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:31am

World

New Zealand Prime Minister-elect Luxon to get cracking on building coalition relationships

WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s prime minister-elect, Christopher Luxon, said on Monday while his party was waiting for...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:19am

World

Russia’s Lavrov: China’s Belt and Road Initiative key to cooperation in Eurasia

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is key to promoting cooperation in the Eurasia region, Russian state news...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 09:54am

World

1m Gazans displaced as Israel readies for ground attack

GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): More than one million people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip in the ...