USA US urged countries to pass messages to Iran against escalation, State Dept says WASHINGTON: The United States has been urging countries through its diplomatic engagements to tell Iran that... Published 05 Aug, 2024 11:48pm
UN says nine employees ‘may have been involved’ in Oct 7 Hamas attack UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations said Monday that nine employees of its agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA)... Published 05 Aug, 2024 10:48pm
South Asia Bangladesh president orders release of jailed ex-PM Khaleda Zia Zia, 78, is in poor health and confined to hospital after she was sentenced to 17 years in prison for graft in 2018 Published 05 Aug, 2024 09:36pm
Europe 378 arrests made since UK riots began: police LONDON: UK police have arrested 378 people since rioting in English towns and cities began after a deadly knife... Published 05 Aug, 2024 09:01pm
Travel Ronaldo, Nadal’s second restaurant opens in Dubai Toto will also be housed in Hotel Boulevard in downtown Dubai Published 05 Aug, 2024 06:32pm
Stocks Wall Street plunges as US recession fears hurt risk appetite Wall Street’s main indexes slumped on Monday as risk appetite among investors dropped on fears of a U.S. recession... Updated 05 Aug, 2024 09:15pm
South Asia After 15 years in power, Sheikh Hasina falls as Bangladesh look to start new chapter DHAKA: Sheikh Hasina once helped rescue Bangladesh from military rule but her long rule came to a sudden end on... Published 05 Aug, 2024 04:40pm
South Asia Who is the Bangladesh army chief who announced Hasina’s resignation? Just over a month after he became Bangladesh’s army chief, General Waker-Us-Zaman has been thrust into the... Published 05 Aug, 2024 03:39pm
South Asia Iran says it does not want regional escalation but must ‘punish’ Israel DUBAI: Iran is not looking to escalate regional tensions but believes it needs to punish Israel to prevent further... Updated 05 Aug, 2024 03:49pm
Europe Ukraine receives $3.9bn grant from US, prime minister says KYIV: Ukraine has received a $3.9 billion grant from the United States via the World Bank, Ukrainian Prime Minister... Published 05 Aug, 2024 02:45pm
South Asia Sheikh Hasina flees Bangladesh, ‘heading to London’ as military takes over Bangladesh army chief General Waker-Us-Zaman confirms Hasina has resigned Television visuals show thousands of people pouring into the streets of the capital Dhaka in jubilation and shouting slogans Updated 05 Aug, 2024 10:23pm
Middle East Lebanon says two dead in Israeli strike BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said two people were killed Monday in an Israeli strike on the country’s south,... Published 05 Aug, 2024 01:00pm
South Asia Bangladesh protesters call for march to Dhaka in defiance of curfew DHAKA: Protesting students in Bangladesh have called for a march to the capital Dhaka on Monday in defiance of a... Published 05 Aug, 2024 12:05pm
South Asia North Korea’s Kim oversees delivery of new tactical ballistic missile launchers SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the delivery of 250 new tactical ballistic missile launchers to... Published 05 Aug, 2024 11:26am
Middle East Gaza civil defence says Israel strike on schools kills 30 GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said an Israeli strike hit two schools in Gaza City on Sunday, killing at... Published 05 Aug, 2024 07:51am
Middle East Palestinian kills two people in Israel HOLON, (Israel): A Palestinian attacker killed two people and wounded two others in a stabbing spree in central... Published 05 Aug, 2024 06:12am
MENA Journey from Hyderabad to Dubai: Badami’s auto parts company is now a global player KARACHI: Born in Hyderabad, Sindh, Asad Badami is now the Managing Director of Al-Mukarram Auto Parts (A-MAP), a... Updated 05 Aug, 2024 10:29am
Europe Ukraine finally deploying F-16 fighter jets, says Zelenskiy KYIV: Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s for operations within the nation, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ... Updated 05 Aug, 2024 07:36am
Philippines, Germany agree to broaden defence agreement MANILA: The Philippines and Germany have agreed to deepen military cooperation, their defence ministers said on... Updated 05 Aug, 2024 07:40am
Macron, Jordan king urge avoiding ME escalation ‘at all costs’ PARIS: France’s Emmanuel Macron and Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday said a military escalation in the Middle... Updated 05 Aug, 2024 07:45am
Europe Dozens arrested after UK protests turn violent LONDON: Police arrested dozens of people after protests across parts of England and Northern Ireland turned violent... Updated 05 Aug, 2024 08:03am
Europe Anti-immigration unrest hits parts of Britain LONDON: Anti-immigration protesters broke hotel windows and set bins on fire in northern England on Sunday in the... Updated 05 Aug, 2024 08:10am
Middle East Travellers rush to leave Lebanon amid spiking tensions, cancelled flights BEIRUT: Travellers waited in long lines at Beirut airport on Sunday, some after cutting summer holidays short, as... Updated 05 Aug, 2024 08:14am
Middle East Houthis claim attack on shipping lanes CAIRO: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement said on Sunday that it targeted a Liberia-flagged container vessel in... Updated 05 Aug, 2024 08:17am
‘Fake’ purchase of coal by cement makers: Abrupt transfer of officers halts probe into Rs11bn tax fraud
Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed arraigned on charges of ‘engaging in political activities’ among others, says ISPR