World UN launches fund to shield displaced people from climate shocks GENEVA: The United Nations said Wednesday it was launching a new Climate Resilience Fund aimed at boosting... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
World Israel launches ‘offensive action’ in Lebanon as Gaza pummelled JERUSALEM: Israel said Wednesday its forces were carrying out “offensive action” in Lebanon after launching... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
World Maldives vows China-backed building boom, Indians out MALÉ, (Maldives): The Maldives will press on with Chinese-backed construction and evict Indian troops from the... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Pakistan PM vows to deal with challenges facing Sindh govt KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Wednesday chaired a meeting with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, and... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 08:54am
World Israel says ‘moving ahead’ with Rafah operation in Gaza JERUSALEM: Israel said Wednesday it is “moving ahead” with its planned operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah,... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:15pm
World Biden says Israel must allow aid to Palestinians ‘without delay’ WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Wednesday demanded that new humanitarian aid be allowed to immediately reach... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:07pm
Sports Osaka seals first win on clay since 2022 in Madrid MADRID: Naomi Osaka says she is “embracing the clay a lot more now” as she captured her first victory on the surface... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:17pm
Markets Tesla surges on new auto announcement, lifting Nasdaq NEW YORK: Tesla shares rocketed higher early Wednesday, lifting the Nasdaq after the carmaker’s surprise... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:42pm
World Taliban join climate change talks for first time: organisers KABUL: The Taliban government has entered its first talks with the United Nations, donors and non-governmental... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:40pm
World UAE announces $544 million for repairs after record rains DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:34pm
Sports Kewell’s Yokohama beat Ulsan to reach Asian Champions League final YOKOHAMA: Harry Kewell’s Yokohama F-Marinos set up an Asian Champions League final showdown with Al Ain after... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:01pm
World Sunak, Scholz vow support for Ukraine for ‘as long as it takes’ BERLIN: The leaders of Britain and Germany pledged Wednesday to back Ukraine in its war with Russia for “as long as... Published 24 Apr, 2024 06:54pm
Sports Nadal will only play French Open if he can ‘compete well’ MADRID: Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he will only play at the upcoming French Open if he feels “capable enough to... Published 24 Apr, 2024 06:50pm
World Biden pledges swift weapons delivery to Ukraine WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden vowed to send fresh weapons to Ukraine within days as he prepared to sign on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 05:41pm
World EU urges probe into reported mass graves at Gaza hospitals BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday backed a United Nations demand for an independent probe into the reported... Published 24 Apr, 2024 05:24pm
World Israel continues aggression in Gaza after US Congress approves military aid GAZA STRIP: Israel pounded Gaza with air strikes and artillery fire as its aggression continued on Wednesday after... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 05:43pm
Sports Haaland ruled out of Man City’s crucial trip to Brighton LONDON: Manchester City’s Premier League title bid has suffered a blow after Norway striker Erling Haaland was ruled... Published 24 Apr, 2024 05:14pm
World Bill to ban TikTok in US clears Congress WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social media app TikTok to be... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:47am
World Zelensky thanks US Senate for approving Ukraine aid KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday thanked the US Senate for approving a $61 billion aid... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:43am
World Blinken due in China seeking pressure but also stability SHANGHAI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday as the United States ramps up pressure... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:38am
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