News Archives for World - 2023-12-18

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USA

Finland bolsters military ties with US after Putin warning

WASHINGTON: Finland on Monday signed an agreement to enhance military cooperation with the United States, a day...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 11:21pm

Europe

EU adopts new round of sanctions on Russia

BRUSSELS: The European Union on Monday adopted a new package of sanctions on Russia that include an import ban on...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 11:13pm

World

Yemen rebels attack Red Sea tankers as shipping firms suspend traffic

DUBAI: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said Monday they had attacked two “Israeli-linked” vessels in the Red Sea...

Updated 18 Dec, 2023 11:33pm

Europe

Putin says girls are Russia’s labour force ‘reserve’

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday urged traditionally male professions to employ more women, to...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 10:59pm

Middle East

US defense chief urges Israel to do more to protect Gaza civilians

CAIRO: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Monday Washington’s support for Israel was “unshakable” but he...

Updated 18 Dec, 2023 11:54pm

Middle East

US defence chief in Israel in push to ease intensity of Gaza offensive

CAIRO/GAZA: Israel faced pressure from the visiting US defence chief and censure from a global rights group on...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 08:07pm

Middle East

CIA chief to meet Israeli, Qatari officials for hostage deal talks

CIA chief Bill Burns will meet Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and the head of Israel’s...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 07:43pm

Africa

Egypt's President Sisi re-elected with 89.6% of vote

CAIRO: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has won a new six-year term with 89.6 percent of the vote, the...

Updated 18 Dec, 2023 07:28pm

Middle East

EU’s Borrell slams Israel’s ‘appalling lack of distinction’ in Gaza

BRUSSELS: Israel’s military is showing “an appalling lack of distinction” in its targeting in Gaza, the EU’s top...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 06:23pm

South Asia

Bangladesh parties launch campaigns, opposition boycott

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s political parties launched campaigns on Monday ahead of general elections next month, with...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 05:52pm

Europe

Kenya, EU ink ‘historic’ trade deal

NAIROBI: Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 05:37pm

Europe

Erdogan visits Hungary in bid to deepen bilateral ties

BUDAPEST: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Budapest on Monday to meet with his Hungarian ally...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 05:31pm

Europe

EU launches ‘illegal content’ probe into Elon Musk’s X

BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday announced “formal infringement proceedings” against Elon Musk’s X platform under a law...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 05:09pm

Middle East

Israel intentionally starving civilians in Gaza: HRW

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The group Human Rights Watch on Monday accused the Israeli government of intentionally starving...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 03:29pm

Africa

At least eight killed in Guinea oil terminal blast, police officer says

CONAKRY: At least eight people were killed and 84 injured after a blast at an oil terminal in Guinea’s capital,...

Updated 18 Dec, 2023 02:45pm

Europe

Russian PM Mishustin to meet Xi while visiting China for talks this week

MOSCOW: Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during a visit to China on...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 12:42pm

South Asia

IndiaMART is working with Novo Nordisk to halt illegal Wegovy sales

HYDERABAD: Indian online marketplace IndiaMART has been removing unauthorized listings of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 12:15pm

Europe

Ukraine-based Russian paramilitaries claim cross-border attack

The Freedom of Russia Legion, a Ukrainian-based paramilitary group of Russians who oppose President Vladimir Putin,...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 12:09pm

South Asia

Temple promised by BJP transforms Indian city but Muslims, some locals feel neglected

AYODHYA: In this northern Indian city once marred by communal tensions, labourers are finalizing a $6 billion...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 11:51am

World

Cyclone brings floods, crocodile sightings in Australia’s northeast

SYDNEY: Floods caused by heavy rain in the wake of former Tropical Cyclone Jasper cut off several towns popular with...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 11:36am

Europe

Festive food and fizz top Europeans’ Christmas shopping list

LONDON: Supermarkets in the UK and Europe are offering more own-brand festive food from roast duck to truffle...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 11:30am

Asia

15 suspected drug smugglers killed in Thai army shootout

BANGKOK: Thai soldiers killed 15 suspected drug smugglers in a shootout in a remote northern district near the...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 11:00am

Asia

China FM hails ‘firm support’ in meeting with North Korean diplomat

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a North Korean official expressed firm support and trust in their...

Updated 18 Dec, 2023 11:16am

Asia

North Korea fires what appears to be a long-range ballistic missile

SEOUL/TOKYO: North Korea fired what appeared to be a long-range ballistic missile on Monday, South Korea’s military...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 10:44am

Middle East

World leaders arrive in Kuwait to pay respects after emir’s death

KUWAIT: Foreign dignitaries arrived in the Gulf state of Kuwait to offer condolences for the death of emir Sheikh...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 10:12am

Middle East

Israeli aggression continues up and down Gaza strip; hospital hit

GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli forces continued their aggression, and launched deadly attacks up and down the Gaza...

Updated 18 Dec, 2023 10:54am

South Asia

SAARC can alter our region’s development landscape: Nepal PM

LAHORE: “SAARC has enormous potential to alter our region’s development landscape,” stated Prime Minister of...