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Iran says will not send forces to confront Israel 30 Sep 2024 - 01:55 pm

Tehran: Iran will not deploy forces to Lebanon or Gaza to confront Israel, its foreign ministry said on Monday, as Israeli strikes target...

Nepal's urban poor count cost of 'nightmare' floods 30 Sep 2024 - 01:31 pm

Kathmandu: When floodwaters submerged large swathes of Nepal's capital, Indra Prasad Timilsina was able to save the three cows that keep his family...

Philippines' Marcos opens first EV battery plant 30 Sep 2024 - 12:21 pm

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos inaugurated on Monday the first factory for electric vehicle batteries in the Philippines, calling it the "future" of clean...

EU to hold emergency talks on Lebanon escalation 30 Sep 2024 - 11:45 am

Brussels, Belgium: European foreign ministers will hold emergency talks Monday on the situation in Lebanon, Brussels said, as Israel presses on with air...

Britain's last coal-fired electricity plant is closing, ending 142 years of coal power in the UK 30 Sep 2024 - 11:28 am

London: Britain’s last coal-fired power plant will close on Monday, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked the Industrial...

Over 50 killed, scores injured in Israeli airstrikes on Baalbek, Lebanon 30 Sep 2024 - 11:04 am

Beirut: More than 50 people were killed and scores were injured in Israeli airstrikes on the city of Baalbek and villages of the...

UK economy grew slower than thought in second quarter 30 Sep 2024 - 10:53 am

London: Britain's economy grew less than initially estimated in the second quarter, revised official data revealed Monday, dealing a fresh blow to the...

Israeli airstrike hits Central Beirut 30 Sep 2024 - 10:43 am

Beirut: Israeli warplanes launched an airstrike targeting central Beirut in its first attack on the Lebanese capital beyond the southern suburbs since the...

California wildfire flareup prompts evacuation in San Bernardino County 30 Sep 2024 - 10:19 am

San Bernardino, Calif: California residents near a wildfire that is largely contained were ordered to evacuate after the blaze in San Bernardino County...

Japan's next PM aims for snap election, stocks sink 30 Sep 2024 - 10:13 am

Tokyo: Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he aimed to call snap elections for October 27, as equities plunged on...

Typhoon pounds remote Philippine island group near Taiwan 30 Sep 2024 - 10:08 am

Manila: Typhoon Krathon pounded a remote group of tiny Philippine islands near Taiwan on Monday, cutting power and communication services, the state weather...

Some Republicans distance themselves from Trump's attack on Harris' mental fitness 30 Sep 2024 - 12:00 am

Erie, Pennsylvania: Republicans on Sunday sought to distance themselves from Donald Trump's latest insults of Democratic nominee Kamala Harris during a rambling weekend...

Thousands protest 'uncontrolled immigration' to Portugal 29 Sep 2024 - 11:42 pm

Lisbon: Thousands of protesters waving Portuguese flags and roaring the national anthem rallied in Lisbon on Sunday to express their anger at "illegal"...

Algeria, Niger discuss enhancing energy cooperation 29 Sep 2024 - 09:08 pm

Algiers: Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab discussed today with the Minister of Oil of the Republic of Niger, Sahabi Oumarou...

Austrians vote with far right in sight of historic win 29 Sep 2024 - 08:42 pm

Vienna: Austrians voted on Sunday in a general election that could see the far right narrowly beat the conservatives for a historic win...

University imposes a one-year suspension on law professor over comments on race 29 Sep 2024 - 08:41 pm

PHILADELPHIA: The University of Pennsylvania law school says it is imposing a one-year suspension at half-pay and other sanctions along with a public...