Russia rejects US arms control talks for now, citing Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday publicly rejected U.S.-Russian arms control talks for now because of U.S. support for... Published 18 Jan, 2024 11:46pm
World Joe Biden warns Republicans at Ukraine aid talks WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden warned Republicans Wednesday that blocking vital US military aid for Ukraine... Published 18 Jan, 2024 11:44am
World Donald Trump attends rape defamation case in New York NEW YORK: Donald Trump went straight from his victory in the Republican Iowa caucuses to a New York courtroom... Published 17 Jan, 2024 12:03pm
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World Zelenskiy more positive on US financial aid than last month KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he was more positive now than he was last month that... Published 13 Jan, 2024 12:36am
World US ‘not looking for conflict’ with Iran, White House says WASHINGTON: The United States does not seek conflict with Iran despite carrying out strikes on Yemen’s Tehran-backed... Published 12 Jan, 2024 09:45pm
World White House official to visit Beirut, seeking to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions WASHINGTON: Senior White House adviser Amos Hochstein is expected to visit Beirut on Thursday, a US official said... Published 11 Jan, 2024 10:58am
World North Korea’s Kim visits arms factories amid criticism over trade with Russia SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited arms factories this week, state media outlet KCNA reported on... Published 10 Jan, 2024 10:32am
World Biden will not fire Pentagon chief Austin, Trump calls for removal ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Joe Biden does not plan to fire Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over his failure ... Published 09 Jan, 2024 04:18am
World Biden will not fire Pentagon chief Austin, Trump calls for removal ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Joe Biden does not plan to fire Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over his failure... Published 08 Jan, 2024 11:04pm
World Hezbollah head says Lebanon could be ‘exposed’ to more Israeli attacks BEIRUT: The head of Hezbollah said on Friday Lebanon would be “exposed” to more Israeli operations if his powerful... Published 05 Jan, 2024 11:31pm
World Russia’s Belgorod struck again after schools near border kept shut KYIV: The Russian city of Belgorod was targeted by another round of Ukrainian shelling late Thursday, officials... Published 05 Jan, 2024 10:52am
World Haley, DeSantis turn fire on Trump in GOP race LOS ANGELES: Two Republicans jostling for a distant second place behind Donald Trump in their race to be party... Published 05 Jan, 2024 10:42am
World Impeachment push against Biden immigration chief WASHINGTON: US Republicans announced impeachment proceedings Wednesday against Joe Biden’s homeland security chief... Published 04 Jan, 2024 05:41am
World Congress ‘must step up’ to help Ukraine after massive Russian strikes: Biden WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Friday demanded Congress “step up” and overcome divisions on sending aid to... Published 29 Dec, 2023 10:58pm
World Trump wins Michigan state court battle to qualify for primary election ballot WASHINGTON: Donald Trump scored a victory in his fight against challenges to his eligibility for the White House on... Published 28 Dec, 2023 04:52am
World US, Israel discuss ‘different phase’ of war WASHINGTON: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Tuesday to discuss shifting “to a different phase” of the... Published 27 Dec, 2023 11:53am
World Sweden edges closer to NATO after vote in Turkish parliamentary commission ANKARA: The Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs commission approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid on Tuesday, in a... Published 26 Dec, 2023 11:06pm
World White House says it’s monitoring Red Sea attacks; not seeing big impact on holiday products WASHINGTON: The White House on Friday said it was closely monitoring Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, but did... Published 22 Dec, 2023 11:57pm
World White House in ‘intensive’ talks with Israel on timing of next phase of Gaza war JERUSALEM: Washington is pushing Israel to focus the war in Gaza on precise targeting of Hamas leaders rather than... Published 15 Dec, 2023 11:28pm
World US stresses safety for Gaza civilians as Israel unrelenting in aggression CAIRO/GAZA: A US security envoy had talks with Israel about shifting its aggression in Gaza toward surgical... Updated 15 Dec, 2023 10:15pm
World Netanyahu tells senior US official Israel to fight Hamas ‘until absolute victory’ JERUSALEM: Israel will pursue its war against Hamas “until absolute victory”, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told... Published 14 Dec, 2023 11:39pm
World White House’s Sullivan discusses Gaza war with Saudi crown prince WASHINGTON: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in... Published 14 Dec, 2023 11:58am
World US House launches Republican impeachment inquiry against Biden WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives voted Wednesday to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe... Published 14 Dec, 2023 11:10am
World UN says food trucks being intercepted as hunger grows in Gaza Israeli aggression has left besieged Gaza in ruins, killing more than 18,600 people, mostly women and children Updated 14 Dec, 2023 10:19pm
Opinion So they’ll flood the tunnels now? You have to see it to believe it, but it seems one of the unintended casualties of Israel’s genocide in Gaza is... Published 14 Dec, 2023 05:24am
World White House’s Sullivan will speak with Israelis about Gaza war timetable WASHINGTON: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday he will discuss with Israeli... Published 12 Dec, 2023 11:23pm
World Zelensky makes plea for US aid as Russia claims advances WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will press Tuesday for more US military aid to battle Russia,... Published 12 Dec, 2023 04:38pm
World Zelensky makes plea for US aid to Ukraine WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky goes to Congress and the White House on Tuesday to press for more... Published 12 Dec, 2023 12:31pm
World Hunger rises in Gaza as UN prepares to vote on ceasefire resolution CAIRO/UNITED NATIONS: Hunger was worsening among Palestinians in the besieged Gaza strip, aid agencies said, as the... Published 12 Dec, 2023 10:05am