BERLIN: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday told a German broadcaster that US peace negotiators “have no time for Ukraine” because of the war in Iran, and bemoaned disruptions of deliveries of US arms. Zelensky told public broadcaster ZDF that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who have helped broker talks with […]
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Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Wednesday (Apr 8) her government will make a “responsible increase” to workers’ income on May 1, as her administration looks to leverage oil and mining developments to improve workers’ salaries. She did not give a figure for the wage rise. Venezuela’s base minimum […]
US President Donald Trump says Iran has 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks CAIRO: US President Donald Trump and Israel on Saturday (Apr 4) stepped up pressure on Iran to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its energy infrastructure, while Iranian […]
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday (Mar 27) he believes Iran will hold talks with Washington “this week” to end the month-long war. TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday (Mar 27) he believes Iran will hold talks with Washington “this week” […]
Four-time space flier Mike Fincke said he was having dinner on Jan 7 after preparing for a spacewalk when he suddenly fell sick. CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: The astronaut who prompted NASA’s first medical evacuation earlier this year said Friday (Mar 27) that doctors still don’t know why he suddenly fell […]
March 27 : The International Monetary Fund and Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement on the South Asian nation’s loan program, a key step toward unlocking $1.2 billion in funding, the fund said on Friday. The agreement, which requires IMF board approval, would give Pakistan access to $1 billion under […]
The restrictions began on Mar 28, making Indonesia the first country in Southeast Asia to ban children from having accounts on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox. JAKARTA: Indonesia on Saturday (Mar 28) began implementing a new government regulation approved earlier this month that bans children […]
“Our thoughts are with those celebrating away from home and with those facing more difficult circumstances,” said Assoc Prof Faishal Ibrahim. SINGAPORE: The Muslim community in Singapore is grateful to observe Ramadan in peace and remains mindful that the situation abroad is still uncertain, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal […]
The United States issued a 30-day waiver for countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products currently stranded at sea in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said was a step to stabilise global energy markets roiled by the Iran war. Oil prices eased on Friday (Mar 13) morning in […]
WASHINGTON: Two US sailors were injured after the USS Gerald Ford suffered a non-combat-related fire on board, the US military said on Thursday (Mar 12). The Ford carrier, the United States’ newest aircraft carrier and the world’s largest, is taking part in operations against Iran and currently located in the […]