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Biden refuses to drop out despite Democrats’ doubts
WASHINGTON:
US President Joe Biden refused to abandon his reelection campaign on Monday as he sought to stave off a possible revolt by fellow Democrats who worry the party could lose the White House and Congress in the Nov. 5 US…
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Four Indian soldiers killed, six wounded in attack on army convoy in IIOJK
NEW DELHI:
At least four Indian army troopers were killed and six others wounded in a separatist attack Monday on an army convoy in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kasmir (IIOJK), local media reports quoting officials said.…
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Death toll rises to 72 as floods devastate India’s Assam state
NEW DELHI:
At least 72 people have died and thousands displaced in India's northeastern state of Assam due to heavy rains, landslides, and floods over the past two months, officials reported on Monday.
According to a bulletin from the…
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UAE doubles passport validity to 10 years for citizens over 20
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport authority has officially announced the extension of the validity period for Emirati passports to 10 years, Khaleej Times reports.
According to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship,…
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Sweden deems Russia ‘biggest threat’ till 2030
Sweden Monday said that Russia poses the most serious threat to the Nordic country’s security until 2030, local media reported.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Defense Minister Pal Jonsson and National Security Adviser Henrik Landerholm…
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Latest Israeli attack to sabotage ceasefire talks, says Hamas chief
GAZA CITY:
A new Israeli assault on Gaza on Monday threatened ceasefire talks at a crucial moment, the head of Hamas said, as Israeli tanks pressed into the heart of Gaza City and ordered residents out after a night of massive…
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Hamas accuses Israeli PM of hindering Gaza negotiations
DOHA:
The Palestinian group Hamas on Monday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing negotiations for a truce and hostage release in Gaza as mediators again push for a deal.
The devastating war in the…
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Putin to hold talks with India’s Modi in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold face-to-face talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Moscow on Monday, the Kremlin said.
Modi is due to arrive in the Russian capital later in the day for a two-day state visit.…
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Mossad chief to meet CIA director, Egyptian intelligence head in Qatar
JERUSALEM:
The head of Israel's Mossad intelligence service, David Barnea, will fly to Qatar on Wednesday for talks on a possible Gaza cease-fire and prisoner swap deal with Hamas, according to Israeli media on Monday.
Barnea will…
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Hurricane Beryl hits Texas, causes chaos and power outages
Hurricane Beryl lashed Texas with strong winds and heavy rain on Monday as it churned inland, forcing the closure of oil ports, cancellation of hundreds of flights and leaving nearly 2 million homes and businesses without power.
Beryl,…
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