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
Life & Style Music ‘haven of freedom’ Tangiers hosts global jazz festival TANGIERS: The Moroccan city of Tangiers, which has a long history as a haven of inspiration for American jazz... Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:58am
Sports Interest in hosting Olympics ‘never so high’, says IOC boss LAUSANNE: Despite threats from climate change, AI-enhanced doping or competition from e-sports, the boss of the... Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:51am
World Gaza set to dominate Saudi-hosted global economy summit RIYADH: The war in Gaza and broader Middle East tensions are expected to get top billing at a Saudi-hosted special... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:03pm
Technology TikTok creators fear economic blow of US ban SAN FRANCISCO: Ayman Chaudhary turned her love for reading into a living on TikTok, posting video snippets about... Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:34am
World Philippines to endure extreme heat until mid-May MANILA: Unusually hot weather in the Philippines was expected to last until mid-May, a forecaster said Sunday, after... Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:12am
Life & Style Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein hospitalized NEW YORK: Disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized on Saturday upon his return to New York... Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:05am
World Volcano erupts in eastern Indonesia, spews miles-high ash tower JAKARTA: A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Sunday morning, spewing an ash tower more than two miles into the... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:54am
World Russia says downed 17 Ukrainian drones MOSCOW: Russia shot down 17 Ukrainian drones overnight in several western regions, the defence ministry said on... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 10:57am