India blocks 22 YouTube news channels citing national security
NEW DELHI: India’s government today said it has banned 22 YouTube channels, including four of Pakistani origin, for disinformation on...
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Some Russian troops still in Chernobyl exclusion zone, Ukraine says
Some Russian troops were still in the “exclusion zone” around the Chernobyl nuclear power station this morning, a day after...
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Ukraine air strike on fuel depot in Russia, says local governor
MOSCOW: Ukrainian helicopters have carried out a strike on a fuel storage facility in Russia’s western town of Belgorod, the...
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In Brazil, your internet provider may be a mobster, cops say
RIO DE JANEIRO : As Rio de Janeiro residents sheltered at home last year during the deadliest phase of Brazil's...
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N. Macedonia have ‘90 minutes to fulfil’ World Cup dream
SKOPJE: The North Macedonia players have “90 minutes to fulfil” the “dream of a whole country” said key midfielder Elif...
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Should Will Smith return his Best Actor Oscar after assaulting Chris Rock?
Did beloved global superstar Will Smith open-hand slap comedian Chris Rock on live television as it beamed to millions across...
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Kremlin says Biden’s comments on Putin a cause for concern
MOSCOW: The Kremlin said today that US President Joe Biden’s comments that Vladimir Putin could not remain in power were...
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Philippines, US hold biggest military exercises in seven years
MANILA: The Philippines and the United States kicked off today their biggest joint military drills since 2015, underscoring improved defence...
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HP to buy audio products maker Poly for $1.7 billion
HP Inc said on Monday it would buy audio and video products maker Poly for $1.7 billion in cash, a...
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China reports 1,335 new Covid cases for March 25 vs 1,366 a day earlier
BEIJING: China reported 1,335 confirmed coronavirus cases for March 25, the country’s national health authority said today, compared with 1,366...
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‘Great concern’ over China-Solomon Islands deal, says Australia PM
CANBERRA: Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said yesterday there was “great concern” across the Pacific after Solomon Islands confirmed it...
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US to sanction Russian firms providing tech to Moscow’s military, reports WSJ
NEW YORK: The Biden administration is preparing sanctions targeting Russian companies it says provides goods and services to Moscow’s military...
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Russia reframes war goals as Ukrainians advance near Kyiv
BUCHA (Ukraine): Moscow signalled yesterday it was scaling back its ambitions in Ukraine to focus on territory claimed by Russian-backed...
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Ukraine’s president asks NATO for more military support against Russia
LVIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to NATO leaders on Thursday (Mar 24) to increase military support for his...
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3D ads come to Facebook, Instagram in step toward the metaverse
Meta Platforms Inc will make it easier for brands to run three-dimensional ads on Facebook and Instagram through a new...
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Figure skating-Shmuratko skates world champiionships’ short programme with Ukraine training shirt
MONTPELLIER, France : Ivan Shmuratko took the ice wearing his Ukraine training t-shirt for the men's short programme at the...
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LME benchmark nickel jumps 15per cent, hits price limit in thin market
LONDON : Nickel prices lurched higher to hit their daily limits in London and China on Thursday with the large...
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Ukraine war top developments: Russia seized humanitarian convoy in Mariupol, says Ukraine; Biden to visit Europe
A senior US Defence official has said that Russian ground forces have been stalled outside of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv....
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Reeling from economic crisis and shortages, Sri Lanka sends troops to fuel stations
The decision to deploy troops near petrol pumps and kerosene supply points came after three elderly people dropped dead during...
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As Russia stalls in Ukraine, dissent brews over Putin’s leadership
In Russia, the slow going and the heavy toll of President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine are setting off questions...
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