Afghanistan receives $4bn aid
KABUL: Afghanistan has received international aid of four billion dollars on humanitarian grounds, it emerged. According to a news agency, aid was received by Afghanistan Bank (DBA) and has been transferred to Afghanistan International Bank. DBA, whi...
ASEAN foreign ministers to push for tougher action on Myanmar
PHNOM PENH: Malaysia is set to lead a push for tougher action on Myanmar when a regional bloc of foreign ministers meet this week, as anger mounts at junta for stonewalling crisis resolution efforts. Ten country Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
Al-Qaeda leader Al-Zawahiri killed in US drone strike in Kabul, Biden says
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden announced that Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri was killed in a US drone strike in Kabul, an operation he hailed as delivering “justice” while expressing hope that it brings “one more measure of clos...
Russia backs China over ‘provocative’ Pelosi visit to Taiwan
LONDON: Russia backed China over an expected visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, warning Washington that such a provocative trip would put United States on a collision course with Beijing. Chinese leader Xi Jinping wa...
Sofia Carson offers wise words to promising actors: ‘enjoy moment’
Purple Hearts star Sofia Carson shared life-changing advice to promising actors who seemed eager to join entertainment industry. “It’s very easy to get caught up in what’s next or more or bigger, but enjoying right here, right now i...
UK leadership rivals vow celebration for England’s Lionesses
LONDON: Two Conservatives fighting to become UK prime minister yesterday vowed to host a reception for England’s victorious Lionesses, as Boris Johnson faced criticism for allegedly snubbing footballers. Women’s team won Euro 2022 tournam...
US Navy deploys four warships east of Taiwan as Nancy Pelosi heads to Taipei
HONG KONG: As US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi headed to Taipei amid intensifying warnings from China, four US warships, including an aircraft carrier, were positioned in waters east of island on “routine” deployments. Car...
China summons US envoy to Beijing over Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan
Beijing: China’s Foreign Ministry early on Wednesday local time lodged protest with US Ambassador Nicholas Burns over unannounced visit by Pelosi to Taiwan which Beijing calls its “breakaway province.” “Nature of Pelosi’...
Indonesia, US hold biggest joint military drills as Indo-Pacific tensions rise
JAKARTA: Indonesia and US launched their biggest-ever joint military exercises and were joined for first time by troops from partner nations in what commanders said is a move to strengthen unity in Indo-Pacific region. “Super Garuda Shield&rdqu...
Britney’s fans call out singer for sharing same old videos on Instagram
Britney Spears received criticism after she shared another dancing video on her social media account. Toxic hit-maker’s fans were quick to point out that singer keeps sharing same dancing videos or her pictures sans clothes. Newlywed dropped a...
