Israel bombards Gaza's south
Israel ratcheted up its attacks in the south of the Gaza Strip on Saturday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden discussed differences over a post-war future for...
Global tourism to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024: UN tourism agency
Madrid: International tourism levels will be slightly higher than its pre-pandemic levels in 2024 boosted by an expected resurgence in Asia, the UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said on Friday....
EU ministers to meet Israeli, Palestinian top diplomats
BRUSSELS: EU foreign ministers will hold a series of meetings on Monday with counterparts from Israel, the Palestinian Authority and key Arab nations about the war in Gaza and prospects for a future...
'Too early to say' as Egypt sweat on Salah injury
ABIDJAN: Egypt coach Rui Vitoria said it was "too early to say" whether Mohamed Salah would play again at this year's Africa Cup of Nations after he sustained an injury in Thursday's 2-2 draw with...
Aymen brace helps Iraq stun Japan to reach last 16
DOHA: Iraq coach Jesus Casas said his team were "close to perfect" in stunning Asian Cup favourites Japan 2-1 on Friday to reach the knockout rounds. Aymen Hussein scored two first-half headers in...
New Zealand chase down Pakistan to win fourth T20
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips combined to steer New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the fourth Twenty20 international in Christchurch on Friday, placing...
Hazlewood leads Australia to huge win over West Indies
ADELAIDE: Australian Josh Hazlewood produced an inspired spell of seam bowling as Australia crushed the West Indies by 10 wickets in the first Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. Bowling with almost...
Sony set to decide on Indian merger
TOKYO: Sony was expected to make a final decision on a merger of its Indian unit with local rival Zee Entertainment, a source at the Japanese giant and press reports said. The tie-up is aimed at...
Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: health ministry
Gaza: Israeli strikes killed dozens more people overnight, the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday, including in the territory's south where Israel has intensified operations. The renewed...
Apple loosens grip on iPhone apps - with a catch
San Francisco: After a years-long legal battle, Apple says it will begin allowing iPhone app developers to use alternative payment systems -- but they will still have to pay fees and meet various...
US strikes anti-ship Yemen missiles
Washington - American forces destroyed four anti-ship missiles in Yemen on Tuesday that threatened civilian and military vessels, the US military said.It is at least the third time in less than a week...
China warns Philippines not to 'play with fire'
BEIJING/MANILA: China summoned the ambassador from the Philippines on Tuesday and warned the country "not to play with fire" after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr congratulated Taiwan's president-elect...
Time for US to 'come together,' Trump says after Iowa
Donald Trump told Americans Monday "it is time for our country to come together" after he won the Iowa caucuses, cementing his status as the likely Republican challenger to take on President Joe Biden...
US presidential election heats up as frigid Iowa tests Trump
United States: Voters venture into sub-zero temperatures Monday to kick off the US Republican presidential nomination race with the Iowa caucuses, the first major test of whether front-runner Donald...
Gaza war enters 100th day
The war between Israel and Hamas entered its 100th day on Sunday even as the conflict triggered a humanitarian crisis, with more than 23,000 people reported killed in Gaza and much of the besieged...
2024 could be another year of record heat: UN
Geneva - The year 2024 could end up being hotter than the record-shattering 2023, the United Nations said Friday, as it urged drastic emissions cuts to combat climate change. Celeste Saulo, the new...
Fresh strikes launched in Yemen
Sanaa - The United States carried out a fresh strike Saturday on targets in Yemen, US Central Command said.The strike comes a day after scores of attacks across the country heightened fears that...
Barca down Osasuna to set up Clasico Super Cup final
RIYADH: Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal's second-half strikes earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over Osasuna on Thursday and set up a Spanish Super Cup final Clasico rematch. The Catalans beat Real...
Senegal defend title as Ivory Coast hosts Cup of Nations
ABIDJAN: The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday in Ivory Coast with the host nation and Mohamed Salah's Egypt among the leading contenders to succeed the Senegal of Sadio Mane as continental...
Gamble pays off for Loeb with victory in stage 6
SHUBAYTAH, Saudi Arabia: Sebastien Loeb's decision to 'go slow' in stage five earlier in the week paid off on Friday as the Frenchman won the marathon two-day stage 6 at the Dakar Rally.Veteran...