Putin says Chinese proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday that Chinese proposals could be used as the…
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Syria says Israel attacked Aleppo airport, no casualties
DAMASCUS: An Israeli airstrike early Wednesday targeted the international airport of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, causing material damage in the second…
Gaza fisherman tests waters in legal fight over Israeli blockade
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Gaza fisherman Jihad Al-Hissi is used to rough waters but he now faces a new storm. An Israeli court…
Jordan says Israel disavows behavior of top minister over flag of expanded borders
AMMAN: Jordan got Israeli assurances that the behavior of a top cabinet minister who spoke at a podium which had a flag showing…
‘Put it on your must-see list,’ Oprah Winfrey says after Jordan visit
DUBAI: US TV personality Oprah Winfrey explored Jordan with US TV show host Gayle King this week and the former took to Instagram…
Thailand dissolves parliament for election
BANGKOK: Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed a decree to dissolve parliament, according to an announcement in the Royal Gazette on Monday, paving…
Kremlin tells officials to stop using iPhones – Kommersant newspaper
MOSCOW: Russia’s presidential administration has told officials to stop using Apple iPhones because of concerns the devices are vulnerable to Western intelligence agencies,…
Tear gas, arrests as Kenya opposition stages protests
NAIROBI: Kenyan riot police fired tear gas and water cannon Monday against demonstrators joining a day of action called by the opposition to…
As economy worsens, Lebanese juggle dizzying rates for devalued pound
BEIRUT: When Caroline Sadaka buys groceries in the Lebanese capital Beirut, she keeps her phone in hand – not to check her shopping…