146 countries now recognise Palestinian state
GAZA: Israeli bombardment in Gaza has revived global push for Palestinians to be given state of their own, AFP reported. Slovenia became latest country to recognise state of Palestine, breaking with long-held view of Western powers that Palestinians...
INDIAN ELECTIONS 2024: Is Modi coming back? Congress graph too high
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance was headed for narrow majority as vote-counting in general election neared completion, with its tally well short of an expected landslide in surprise setback for populist leader. Modi's own Bh...
India's BJP witnesses 'worst defeat' in Ayodhya
NEW DELHI: India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party conceded defeat in constituency where inauguration of grand Hindu temple just months ago by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen as an event that would cement his legacy and party's poll victory. BJP...
‘ Israeli PM war criminal’: US Senator Bernie
Washington: US Senator Bernie Sanders has said it was “Very sad day” for US that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was invited to address joint meeting of Congress. “Netanyahu is war criminal. I certainly will not attend,&rd...
KSA intensifies crackdown on unauthorised Hajj pilgrims
Makkah: Saudi authorities have launched nationwide crackdown on pilgrims attempting to perform sacred ritual without valid permit. Stringent measures, effective from June 2, aim to safeguard well-being of all pilgrims and maintain order in holy citie...
Biden presents new Gaza ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept it
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has called on Hamas to agree to new offer from Israel on releasing hostages in exchange for Gaza ceasefire, saying this is best way to begin winding down deadly conflict, Reuters reported. "With ceasefire, that aid...
Hush money case: Trump found guilty on all 34 counts
New York: Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts in his New York criminal hush money trial, making him first former US President to be convicted in country’s history. Jury held deliberations for two days. Jury has...
Spain, Ireland, Norway recognise Palestinian state
European Nations: Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognised Palestinian state in coordinated decision slammed by Israel as “Reward” for Hamas, more than seven months into devastating Gaza bombardment. Three European countries believe...
US VP Harris says Israel’s deadly strike in Rafah-beyond tragic
Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris has said that Word tragic doesn’t even begin to describe an Israeli airstrike that triggered fire in tent camp in Gazan city of Rafah, killing 45 Palestinians, Reuters reported. Harris, speaking outsi...
China’s premier hails ‘new beginning’ with US-allied South Korea, Japan
SEOUL: Chinese Premier Li Qiang praised what he called restart in relations with Japan and South Korea as he met their leaders for first three-way talks in four years, agreeing to revive trade and security dialogues hampered by global tensions. Chine...
