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Bashar al-Assad’s fall in Syria exposes limits of China’s Middle East diplomacy

BEIJING: Just over a year ago, China gave Bashar al-Assad and his wife a warm welcome during their six-day visit to the country, offering...

Russia gave asylum to deposed Syrian President al-Assad, Kremlin confirms

MOSCOW: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that removed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was given asylum in Russia as he fled a lightning advance...

India for peaceful, inclusive political process in Syria

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Monday said that India is closely monitoring the situation in Syria and urged all parties to...

‘Goal is to overthrow Assad regime,’ says HTS as rebels advance offensive in Syria

Syrian rebels begin encircling capital with stated goal of overthrowing regime DAMASCUS: Islamist rebels advancing rapidly through Syria announced on Saturday that they have started...

South Korea President survives 1st impeachment bid

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion on Saturday that was prompted by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law...

‘Turkey, Iran, Russia to meet in Doha today to discuss Syria’

ANKARA: The foreign ministers of Turkey, Iran, and Russia will meet in Doha on Saturday to discuss a lightning rebel advance in Syria, a...

Musk donated over $260 million to support Trump’s 2024 campaign: Report

WASHINGTON: Tech billionaire Elon Musk donated significant funds to support Donald Trump's successful 2024 presidential campaign, according to recent Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings....

Macron says he will name new PM ‘within coming days’

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has said that he will nominate a new Prime Minister “within the coming days” to replace Michel Barnier, who...

Amnesty Int’l says genocide being committed against Palestinians in Gaza, Israel rejects accusation

Humanitarian aid being airdropped over Gaza from a Royal Air Force aircraft CAIRO: Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during...

Investments in India profitable, Russia ready to place manufacturing site in country: Putin

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for creating "stable conditions" for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution on Palestine calling for end to Israeli occupation

UNITED NATIONS: India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution that called for the withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian territory occupied...

‘World on fire’: UN aid agency warns of tough choices as funding falls

OCHA hopes to reach 190 million people in ‘dire need’ amid double whammy of spiralling conflict, climate crisis GENEVA: The United Nations’ new humanitarian chief...

Terrorists likely to try to carry out attacks in Bangladesh: UK in updated travel advisory

LONDON: The UK government issued a warning to its citizens about the heightened risk of terrorism in Bangladesh, stating that 'terrorists are likely to...

No relief for arrested Hindu leader in Bangladesh; bail hearing set for Jan 2

DHAKA: Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das failed to get any relief on Tuesday as his bail hearing in a Bangladesh court was postponed for...

Writ petition in Bangladesh high court seeks ban on Indian TV channels

DHAKA: A writ petition has been filed in the Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on the broadcast of all Indian TV channels in...

Oxford University lauds PM Modi’s PRAGATI initiative for digital governance excellence

NEW DELHI: Oxford University has recognized India’s PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform as a groundbreaking example of how digital governance can effectively...

Egypt hosts ministerial conference to garner support for Gaza

CAIRO: A ministerial conference kicked off on Monday in Cairo to garner regional and international support for the besieged Gaza and alleviate the sufferings...

Top 100 defence suppliers see boost in arms sales owing to wars, regional tension

STOCKHOLM: Sales by major defence equipment makers were boosted in 2023 owing to war and conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine and tension brewing in...

Trump taunts Biden over pardoning his son

Raises case of imprisoned supporters WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump has taunted President Joe Biden for pardoning his son Hunter, asking if the pardon includes his...

Chinese mainland slams US arms sales to Taiwan

BEIJING: A Chinese mainland spokesperson has slammed US arms sales to Taiwan and strongly condemned its attempt to weaponise the region. Chen Binhua, spokesperson for...

Focus on defence, transport corridors as Putin approves Russian federal budget

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the federal budget for 2025 and the planned period of 2026-2027, with a significant 25 per cent...

Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza, Cairo holds fresh talks with Hamas

CAIRO: Israeli military strikes killed at least 15 Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, medics said, as Israeli forces kept up bombardments across the enclave...

Donald Trump picks Indian-American Kash Patel as new FBI director

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump announced that he has nominated Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Kash Patel, who has...

Nepal PM Oli to embark on four-day China visit today

Likely to discuss revival of stalled BRI projects BEIJING: Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will travel to China on Monday on a four-day...

US approves USD 385 million arms sale to Taiwan amid growing tensions with China

WASHINGTON: The United States has approved a USD 385 million arms sale to Taiwan, continuing its efforts to strengthen military relations with the island...

Oxford Union declares Israel ‘apartheid’ regime committing ‘genocide’

LONDON: The Oxford Union has voted that the “apartheid” Israeli regime is “responsible for genocide” of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli regime launched...

IDF will remain in Gaza for ‘many years’, says Israeli minister

Hamas shows flexibility for ceasefire talks TEL AVIV: A senior Israeli minister has stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will remain in Gaza for...

North Korea’s Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine

MOSCOW: North Korea’s leader has assured steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and agreed to boost military ties with Moscow, during a meeting...

Military tensions rise as Chinese, Russian planes enter South Korea’s air defence zone

SEOUL: South Korea on Friday said it scrambled warplanes in response to the intrusion by China and Russia into its air defence zone. The air...

Bangladesh freezes bank accounts of 17, including arrested Hindu leader

DHAKA: Bangladesh's authorities have ordered freezing for 30 days the bank accounts of 17 people associated with ISKCON, including its former member Chinmoy Krishna...

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