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Rubio says Panama addressing US concerns on canal after Trump threats 03 Feb 2025 - 11:16 pm

San Salvador: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday voiced optimism that Panama would address concerns over Chinese influence in the Panama...

Trump halts Mexico tariffs; talks with Canada China continue 03 Feb 2025 - 10:52 pm

Washington: US President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on Mexico for one month after the two countries struck a last-minute border...

Arab League calls for launching comprehensive Sudanese national dialogue 03 Feb 2025 - 10:15 pm

Cairo:The Arab League called Monday for launching a comprehensive Sudanese national dialogue on the basis of the country's unity and the integrity of...

Philippines declares food security emergency to tame rice prices 03 Feb 2025 - 10:06 pm

The Philippines on Monday declared a food security emergency to bring down rice prices, which officials said have remained high despite hefty tariff...

Saudi Stock Exchange index closes lower 03 Feb 2025 - 09:33 pm

Riyadh: The Saudi Stock Exchange main index closed Monday, down by 32.84 points, ending its trading at 12377.03 points, with trades worth SR...

Putin announces plan for 'Intervision' music contest this year 03 Feb 2025 - 09:16 pm

Moscow: President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree on holding an international music contest called "Intervision" in Russia this year, after the...

70 Palestinians martyred in occupied West Bank since beginning of 2025: Palestinian Health Ministry 03 Feb 2025 - 08:09 pm

Ramallah:The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced today the martyrdom of 70 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank governorates since the beginning of 2025,...

Russian air defenses destroy 70 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory 03 Feb 2025 - 06:25 pm

Moscow:The Russian Defense Ministry announced Monday that its air defense systems destroyed 70 Ukrainian drones over six Russian provinces. "The air defense systems...

Canada's Ontario bans US firms from govt contracts, dumps Starlink deal 03 Feb 2025 - 06:20 pm

Ottawa: Ontario, Canada's most populous province and its economic engine, announced Monday a ban on US companies bidding on tens of billions of...

US stocks open sharply lower on Trump tariffs 03 Feb 2025 - 06:15 pm

New York: Wall Street stocks opened sharply lower Monday, joining most international equity bourses in falling after US President Donald Trump launched trade...

Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars 03 Feb 2025 - 05:59 pm

Oslo: Almost 96 percent of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, an unparalled number in the world and close to...

Hong Kong's economy grows 2.5 pct in 2024 03 Feb 2025 - 05:59 pm

Hong Kong: Hong Kong's economy expanded 2.5 percent in 2024 as exports of goods and services maintained growth, according to advance estimates released...

South African President Ramaphosa denies Trump's accusation of "confiscating land" 03 Feb 2025 - 05:54 pm

Johannesburg:South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday rejected related remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump recently, stressing that the country had not "confiscated...

Latino community in Texas protests against Trump migrant deportations 03 Feb 2025 - 05:02 pm

Houston: Hundreds of Latinos in Texas protested Sunday against US President Donald Trump's push to deport migrants, urging him to "leave the people...

WHO chief counters Trump criticisms behind US pullout 03 Feb 2025 - 04:35 pm

Geneva: The World Health Organization's chief hit back Monday at US President Donald Trump's reasons for pulling the United States out of the...

10.7 tons of kimchi confiscated at Incheon Airport last year 03 Feb 2025 - 04:03 pm

Travelers flying out of Incheon Airport may want to double-check baggage regulations before packing their favorite fermented dish. According to Incheon Airport, 10.7...