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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Sakkari sees off Badosa to set up Indian Wells final showdown with Swiatek
Maria Sakkari knocked out reigning champion Paula Badosa in Friday's Indian Wells semi-finals and will take on Iga Swiatek in...
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Japan’s Suzuki Motor to invest $1.3 billion in India plant for electric vehicle production – media
TOKYO : Japan's Suzuki Motor plans to invest about 150 billion yen ($1.26 billion) in its India factory to produce...
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China reports first COVID-19 deaths in more than a year
SHANGHAI: Mainland China reported its first COVID-19 deaths in more than a year on Saturday (Mar 19), said a post...
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‘Perfect Luke Skywalker’: Star Wars actor Mark Hamill approves of child actor playing iconic character
The child actor, Grant Feely, plays a young Luke Skywalker in the upcoming Disney+ series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, which stars Ewan...
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Japan’s big firms likely turned less optimistic in Q1, BOJ tankan expected to show – Reuters Poll
TOKYO : Japan's big manufacturers' business mood likely turned less optimistic in the first quarter, as firms struggled with supply...
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Blue Origin delays next space launch, ‘SNL’ star Davidson will not join flight
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space tourism service has postponed until March 29 a flight initially set for next week, while...
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