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Israel pounds Beirut, warns Lebanon of ‘heavy price’

HealthMarch 8, 2026

• Stages rare helicopter raid deep into Bekaa Valley, killing 41• UN, Ghana condemn ‘war crime’ attack that wounded three peacekeepers BEIRUT: Israel warned Lebanon it would pay a “very heav...

Private jets offer pricey escape from Gulf as commercial flights falter

NewsMarch 7, 2026

A man exits the terminal at London’s Stansted Airport on a government-chartered flight.—Reuters • Major carriers divert or turn back due to missile fire fears• Many ...

UN demands swift probe into ‘US strike’ on Iran girls school

NewsMarch 7, 2026

• Media investigation, officials suggest American forces ‘most likely’ responsible• At least 150 killed in Saturday strike• Washington to investigate the incident GENEVA: The United Nations ...

UK PM’s top aide quits as Epstein fallout widens

NewsFebruary 9, 2026

• With pressure growing on Starmer, McSweeney resigns over hiring of late felon’s friend as US envoy• Dalai Lama’s office denies his links with Epstein; ex-French minister forced to step down ...

Thailand’s pilot PM lands runaway election win

NewsFebruary 9, 2026

BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party won a clear victory in Sunday’s general election, raising the prospect that a more stable coalition may now succeed in bringing...

US urges new ‘three-way nuclear deal’ with Russia and China

NewsFebruary 7, 2026

GENEVA: The United States urged three-way talks with Russia and China to set new limits on nuclear weapons on Friday while simultaneously accusing Beijing of conducting secret nuclear tests, marking a...

Bitcoin value plunges below $70,000, lowest since Trump’s win

BusinessFebruary 6, 2026

SINGAPORE: Bitcoin plunged on Thursday, its decline accelerating amid weakening risk sentiment driven in part by volatility in precious metals and a broad selloff in tech shares. The world’s largest...

Activists plan bigger flotilla in attempt to bring aid to Gaza

NewsFebruary 6, 2026

MANDLA Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, joins members of the Global Sumud Flotilla activist group.—Reuters • Last year, Israel had stopped 40 boats of the Global Sum...

Erdogan reaches Saudi Arabia for landmark visit

NewsFebruary 4, 2026

• Meets Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman as ties between ex-rival nations improve in last two years• State-run news agency reports Turkish president will travel to Egypt today RIYADH: Turkish Pres...

Farhan keeps faith as Pakistan face India in must-win clash

NewsFebruary 1, 2026

BULAWAYO: Pakistan Under-19 team captain Farhan Yousaf said his side were confident of putting a strong performance as they gear up to face arch-rivals India in a must-win Super Six fixture of the ICC...