World Gaza truce effort builds with Hamas to respond to Israel proposal JERUSALEM: Diplomatic efforts intensified on Sunday to reach a long-sought truce and hostage-release deal in Gaza, ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
World Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave MANILA: South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
World Pope holds mass in Venice’s St Mark’s, first trip in months VENICE: Pope Francis presided over mass in Saint Mark’s Square in Venice on Sunday, warning of environmental ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
World Police clear pro-Palestinian camps at three US universities BOSTON: Police detained nearly 200 people at three US universities on Saturday as they cleared pro-Palestinian... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Print KSA tells summit the world has failed Gaza RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday said the international community has failed Gaza and reiterated its call for a... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print Fed to meet amid dwindling hopes of summer rate cuts WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is highly likely to keep interest rates unchanged later this week, as ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Business & Finance Germany nudges up growth forecast, ailing economy at ‘turning point’ FRANKFURT: The German government slightly increased its 2024 growth forecast Wednesday, saying there were signs... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
World Biden, Netanyahu review hostage-release talks in new call: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden spoke with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone Sunday and... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:43am
World French FM calls for greater cooperation on European defence BERLIN: Stronger European cooperation on defence would act as "a second life insurance policy" alongside the NATO... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:42pm
World Rare spate of tornadoes leave at least two dead in central US WASHINGTON: An exceptional number of powerful tornadoes have ravaged parts of Oklahoma and nearby Great Plains... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:39pm
Sports Bangladesh recall Saifuddin for Zimbabwe T20s DHAKA: Bangladesh on Sunday recalled pace bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin after 18 months for the first three... Published 28 Apr, 2024 08:38pm
World Italian PM Meloni says will stand in EU Parliament elections ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday she would stand in upcoming European Parliament... Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:50pm
World Ukraine army commander says situation ‘worsened’ KYIV: The commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces said Sunday Kyiv’s position on the frontline had deteriorated... Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:46pm
World Hamas official says delegation to respond to Gaza truce plan in Egypt Monday GAZA STRIP: A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the group would deliver its response to Israel’s latest... Published 28 Apr, 2024 06:27pm
World Push for truce ramps up as Israel pummels Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Diplomatic efforts increased on Sunday to reach a long sought-after truce and hostage-release... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 06:22pm
World Moscow claims forces took control of village in eastern Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry on Sunday claimed its forces had taken control of another village in eastern... Published 28 Apr, 2024 05:05pm
World Bangladesh reopens schools despite heat alert DHAKA: Millions of students returned to their reopened schools across Bangladesh Sunday despite a lingering heatwave... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:42pm
World Palestinian leader Abbas says only US can stop Rafah invasion 'disaster' RIYADH: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Sunday said the United States is the only country capable of stopping... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 06:21pm
Sports Atletico, Girona close in on top four Liga finish BARCELONA: Atletico Madrid earned a vital 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga, striking a... Published 28 Apr, 2024 12:49pm
Sports Aussies Green, Kim share lead at LPGA LA Championship LOS ANGELES: Defending champion Hannah Green fired a one-under par 70 as the leaders struggled and joined fellow... Published 28 Apr, 2024 12:03pm