Iraq repatriates 625 people from Syria camp
BAGHDAD: Nearly 160 Iraqi families have been repatriated from Syria‘s Al-Hol camp, home to tens of thousands of people including family members of suspected jihadists, an Iraqi government spokesman said…
UPI duopoly revives fee debate
MUMBAI: Regulatory concerns over PhonePe and Google Pay‘s duopoly in UPI has renewed discussions about the introduction of fees on merchant transactions.To be sure, govt has been unequivocal in stating…
IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders rope in Phil Salt as replacement for Jason Roy | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: With Englishman Jason Roy pulling out of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, citing personal reasons, two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday brought in compatriot…
Pope hints Ukraine should ‘raise white flag’ and end war; outraged Kyiv says will never surrender to Russia
KYIV: Ukrainian and allied officials criticised Pope Francis for saying Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a…
China central bank buying set stage for gold’s rally
Last week’s gold rush may have been triggered by bets on the US Federal Reserve‘s long-anticipated pivot to looser monetary policy, but the foundations for the record rally were laid…
Biden rebukes Bibi over Gaza deaths, but reaffirms support
President Joe Biden rebuked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel on Saturday over the rising civilian death toll in the Gaza Strip, even as he reaffirmed American support for a…
Textiles to tuna, a host of EFTA stuff to soon cost less
NEW DELHI: Swiss chocolates, watches, wine and soft drinks, Norwegian salmon & mackerel are among a host of items set to get cheaper after India and European Free Trade Association…
UK’s next anti-Muslim hatred adviser quit over extremist threats | Politics News
Far-right and Islamist threats made the man set to be the UK’s next anti-Muslim hatred adviser withdraw before being appointed. Fiyaz Mughal, founder and director of Faith Matters, said he…
Shane Watson in contention to become next Pakistan coach | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has emerged as a prime contender for the position of head coach of the Pakistan national men’s team. The Pakistan team currently does…
US ship with equipment for building a pier is on its way to Gaza as part of a plan to ramp up aid
DEIR AL-BALAH: A US Army vessel carrying equipment for building a temporary pier in Gaza was on its way to the Mediterranean on Sunday, three days after US President Joe…