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Saudi Arabia turns to Israel for help against the Houthis
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has sought assistance from Israel, indirectly and through the US military, in countering the Houthis in Yemen, according to reports in the Israeli press, as the…
- Middle East
No talks until conditions met: Iran denies Trump’s claims
Tehran: A top Iranian security official said early on Tuesday, September 15, that Iran will not negotiate with the United States unless its conditions are met. Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security…
- World
NATO jets down drone in Lithuania after warning to Moscow
Vilnius(Lithuania): The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, officials said Tuesday, September 15, less than a day after NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte…
- Technology
Tech CEOs call for AI regulation as Trump, Congress hold back
Washington: The technology industry’s increasingly urgent warnings about the potential harm of artificial intelligence are slamming into political intransigence in Washington, offering a fresh test of the federal government’s willingness and ability…
- World
US lawmakers seek India clause in Russia sanctions bill
Washington: Racing against time, US lawmakers submitted amendments to the Russia sanctions bill, with one seeking to name its top trading partners — including India — in the legislation, and another proposing…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran wants US deal badly, Tehran rejects claim
US President Donald Trump said on Monday, September 14, that Iran wants to reach an agreement with Washington “quickly and badly”, while saying he would decide whether the United States would engage…
- World
Trump urges Zelenskyy to halt oil strikes as diesel prices soar
Kyiv: US President Donald Trump on Sunday, September 13, called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure used to produce and distribute diesel, saying…
- World
President Donald Trump’s childhood home sells for USD 2 million
New York: Donald Trump’s childhood home has sold for nearly USD 2 million after a renovation transformed the New York City residence from a mould-ridden cat den to a modern abode. The…
- Middle East
Chinese satellite images helped Iran target a US base: Report
Iran obtained high-resolution satellite images of a US military base in Jordan before launching a deadly missile attack there in July, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The images were…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince urges US to strike Houthis, Trump declines
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called US President Donald Trump twice on Thursday, September 10, and urged him to authorise strikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis as the group advanced along the…
- Middle East
US weakens Iran’s hold on Strait of Hormuz as war drags on
In recent weeks, the United States has succeeded in loosening Iran’s grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran’s own oil exports, accelerating its economic free fall. But the…
- World
Trump promises every US adult USD 5k if his party retains power
Phoenix: United States President Donald Trump pledged on Wednesday, September 9, to send every American adult USD 5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an…
- Middle East
Trump warns Iran of ‘very hard’ strikes over Pickaxe Mountain
US President Donald Trump on Thursday, September 10, warned Iran that the United States could launch heavy strikes against a suspected underground nuclear site if activity continues there. Trump was referring to…
- World
US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles amid trade war
Toronto: The United States is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada, the White House said on Tuesday, September 8, as the trade war between the two nations escalates.…
- World
Iran launches missiles at US targets in Jordan after US strikes
Washington: Iran has launched missiles toward US targets in Jordan, Iranian state-run media said, following the latest American strikes. It’s the latest tit-for-tat retaliation after the US military said it destroyed five…