‘History might repeat itself’: Chinese ambassador warns Australia to be wary of Japan
China’s ambassador to Australia says Canberra should be wary of its relationship with Japan, reminding them that Japanese troops attacked Australia during World War II and could do the same…
Gaza militants fire rocket into Israel amid West Bank unrest
JERUSALEM: Palestinian militants fired a rocket from Gaza into Israel Saturday without causing any casualties, the army said, as a surge in violence grips the occupied West Bank. There was…
Ukraine detains 8 over Banksy mural theft
KYIV: Ukraine has detained eight people over the theft from a wall in the Kyiv suburbs of a mural painted by elusive British street artist Banksy, the authorities said. The…
Malaysia swears in new cabinet led by Anwar Ibrahim
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s new Cabinet led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in on Saturday, after divisive polls last month. Anwar became Malaysia’s 10th premier on Nov. 24 after…
US condemns shooting at Pakistan’s embassy in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: The US on Saturday condemned an attack a day earlier on the Pakistani Embassy in Afghanistan’s capital, in which a senior Pakistani diplomat escaped unhurt but one of his…
UK officials warn over Strep infections after child deaths
LONDON: UK health officials warned on Friday that parents have to be alert for scarlet fever symptoms in their children, following the death of six youngsters from a more serious…
Push to nominate Egyptian sheikh for Nobel Peace Prize
CAIRO: Sheikh Ahmed Karima, a professor of comparative jurisprudence and Islamic law at Al-Azhar University, has confirmed that there are efforts and moves by some personalities outside Egypt to nominate…
Mikati faces row over Lebanese Cabinet meeting on Monday
BEIRUT: Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has called for a Cabinet meeting on Monday to deal with urgent matters in the country. He announced the move during a speech…
Palestinian bloodshed will rise under new Israeli govt, experts fear
RAMALLAH: An unprecedented number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces this year has sparked growing concern among Palestine watchers who warn that unjustifiable Israeli action will invariably lead to more…
Over 200 killed in Iran protests: top security body
TEHRAN: More than 200 people have been killed in Iran since nationwide protests erupted over the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini, the country’s top security body said Saturday.…