World

Japan, South Korea agree to seek early resolution of wartime labor issue 20 Sep 2022 - 11:23 am

The foreign ministers of Japan and South Korea agreed yesterdaythat the two nations will continue discussions toward an early resolution of the issue...

US officials: Border crossings soar among Venezuelans 20 Sep 2022 - 10:42 am

The number of Venezuelans taken into custody at the U.S. border with Mexico soared in August, while fewer migrants from Mexico and some...

Nigeria battles worst floods in years; 300 killed in 2021 20 Sep 2022 - 10:15 am

Nigeria is battling its worst floods in a decade with more than 300 people killed in 2021 including at least 20 this week,...

Over 100 Al-Shabab militants killed in the last 72hrs 20 Sep 2022 - 10:00 am

The Somali National Army (SNA) has conducted an offensive operations in Yasoman and Aborey in Hiran region in the last 72 hours. The...

Israeli occupation forces detain 23 Palestinians 20 Sep 2022 - 09:36 am

The Israeli occupation forces detained today and last night at least 23 Palestinians in the occupied territories but mainly from the Hebron and...

White House thanks Qatar for help in release of US national from captivity in Afghanistan 20 Sep 2022 - 08:30 am

Washington: The White House yesterday extended thanks to the State of Qatar for its assistance in the release of an American citizen, Mark...

Moscow summons Canada envoy over Russian embassy attacks in Ottawa 19 Sep 2022 - 11:47 pm

MOSCOW: Russia's foreign ministry has summoned the Canadian ambassador and issued a protest over attacks on the Russian embassy in Ottawa, the ministry...

With pomp and sorrow, world bids final farewell to Queen Elizabeth 19 Sep 2022 - 11:05 pm

WINDSOR: Queen Elizabeth was laid to rest alongside her beloved husband on Monday after a day which saw Britain and the world pay...

WHO sends supplies to Syria to deal with cholera outbreak 19 Sep 2022 - 10:51 pm

DAMASCUS, Syria: A plane carrying medical supplies to deal with the spread of a deadly cholera outbreak in war-torn Syria landed in the...

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell ordered to face voting-fraud defamation suit 19 Sep 2022 - 10:40 pm

New York: MyPillow Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mike Lindell must face a defamation suit filed by a voting machine maker that was falsely...

Hungary government submits first anti-graft bill to avoid losing EU funds 19 Sep 2022 - 10:37 pm

BUDAPEST: Hungary's government submitted the first of several anti-corruption bills to parliament on Monday as Budapest scrambles to avoid losing billions of euros...

Southwest Mexico struck by 7.5 magnitude earthquake, buildings sway in Capital 19 Sep 2022 - 10:09 pm

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck southwestern Mexico on Monday, prompting evacuations and buildings to sway in the capital, and occurring on the same...

Kyrgyz leader urges calm after deadly conflict with Tajikistan 19 Sep 2022 - 09:15 pm

BISHKEK: Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov urged his country on Monday to have trust in its army and strategic partners, and said there was...

Iran police call woman's death 'unfortunate' as protests persist 19 Sep 2022 - 08:56 pm

DUBAI: Iranian police said on Monday the death of a young woman in custody was an "unfortunate incident", a semi-official news agency reported,...

Zelenskyy vows no let-up as Ukraine says troops cross key river in northeast 19 Sep 2022 - 08:22 pm

Kiev: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed there would be no let-up in Ukraine's fight to regain its territory as Kiev said its troops had...

Rain helps increase containment of huge California wildfire 19 Sep 2022 - 08:05 pm

SAN FRANCISCO: A major storm that battered western Alaska over the weekend churned through Northern California on Monday after bringing early-season snow to...

Bill Clinton: 'The world's on fire,' but teamwork can help 19 Sep 2022 - 07:47 pm

NEW YORK: Former President Bill Clinton is calling on governments, businesses, philanthropies and other prominent institutions to draw together and help a world...