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US President Biden slips up on name of ASEAN summit host Cambodia 12 Nov 2022 - 09:55 pm

Phnom Penh: US President Joe Biden on Saturday referred to Cambodia, which is hosting an international summit led by Southeast Asian leaders, as...

Zelenskyy says Russians destroyed Kherson's critical infrastructure 12 Nov 2022 - 09:42 pm

Kiev: Russian forces destroyed the critical infrastructure in the southern city of Kherson before fleeing, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday, adding...

Ethiopia combatants sign deal to start implementing truce 12 Nov 2022 - 09:05 pm

Nairobi: The Ethiopian government and Tigrayan forces on Saturday signed an agreement laying out the roadmap for implementation of a peace deal that...

20 dead as Egypt minibus topples into canal 12 Nov 2022 - 09:00 pm

Al Mansurah: Twenty people were killed on Saturday when the minibus they were travelling in toppled into a canal in northern Egypt's Nile...

Taiwan belongs to Taiwanese, president says in fiery pre-election rebuff to China 12 Nov 2022 - 07:14 pm

Taipei: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday her mission in life was to ensure the island continued to belong to its people...

US Democrats close in on Senate majority 12 Nov 2022 - 07:03 pm

Washington: Joe Biden's Democrats were just one seat away on Saturday from securing a remarkable midterm election result by retaining control of the...

At least 326 killed in Iran protest crackdown: new toll 12 Nov 2022 - 04:49 pm

Paris: Iranian security forces have killed at least 326 people in a crackdown on nationwide protests since Mahsa Amini's death in custody, Iran...

Banksy showcases new mural in war-scarred Ukrainian town 12 Nov 2022 - 04:31 pm

Borodyanka: Renowned graffiti artist Banksy unveiled a work in the Ukrainian town of Borodyanka, which had been occupied by Russia until April and...

China says it will continue fine-tuning COVID measures 12 Nov 2022 - 02:00 pm

SHANGHAI: China will keep fine-tuning its steps to control COVID-19 as it tries to minimise infections and serious cases, officials said on Saturday,...

US COVID public health emergency to stay in place 12 Nov 2022 - 01:34 pm

WASHINGTON: The United States will keep in place the public health emergency status of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing millions of Americans to still...

Chinese brands outnumber foreign names among Singles Day best-sellers 12 Nov 2022 - 11:59 am

BEIJING: Chinese consumers clutched their wallets tight in this year's Singles Day and continued seeking relatively economical home brands over pricier expensive labels,...

Australia seeks to reassure citizens on COVID after cruise ship outbreak 12 Nov 2022 - 11:25 am

SYDNEY: Australia's Home Affairs Minister on Saturday sought to reassure the public that COVID-19 protocols were adequate after a cruise ship with hundreds...

Ukraine's Zelensky says Kherson 'ours' after Russian retreat 12 Nov 2022 - 12:05 am

Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that Kherson was "ours" after Russia announced the completion of its withdrawal from the...

US election unsettled with power in Washington hanging in balance 11 Nov 2022 - 11:55 pm

It is increasingly likely that US lawmakers will return to Washington next week without knowing who will wield majority power as both parties...

Residents cheer after China eases some COVID curbs 11 Nov 2022 - 09:42 pm

BEIJING: Residents welcomed China shortening COVID-19 quarantine by two days for close contacts of infected people and for inbound travellers as it eased...

Italian police break up biggest TV piracy network 11 Nov 2022 - 07:53 pm

ROME: Italy's police said on Friday they had dismantled the country's largest network for online TV piracy, one that accounted for 70% of...

Biden says the climate crisis is about "very life of the planet" 11 Nov 2022 - 07:43 pm

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt: U.S. President Joe Biden addressed the COP27 climate conference in Egypt on Friday, saying the global climate crisis posed an...