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KYIV: Russian forces abandoned the strategic Black Sea outpost of Snake Island on Thursday, in a major victory for Ukraine that could loosen the grip of Russia's blockade on Ukrainian...

MANILA: Ferdinand Marcos, the son of the Philippine ruler overthrown in a popular uprising 36 years ago, was sworn in as the country's president on Thursday, promising to strive for...

MANILA: Ferdinand Marcos, the son of the Philippine ruler overthrown in a popular uprising 36 years ago, was sworn in as the country's president on Thursday, promising to strive for...

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's government on Thursday proposed amending the constitution to trim presidential powers and beef up anti-corruption powers to help shore up stability and defuse unrest provoked by the...

WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court on Thursday imposed limits on the federal government's authority to issue sweeping regulations to reduce carbon emissions from power plants in a ruling that will...

As khareef-bound Salalah prepares to receive visitors from around the Sultanate of Oman and the wider Middle East region, municipalities across Dhofar Governorate are moving to enhance the appeal of...

VIENNA: Major oil producers led by Saudi Arabia and Russia are expected to stick to a previously decided output boost at their meeting on Thursday, despite pressure to further increase...

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka should stamp out corruption and substantially raise taxes to rescue its economy, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday after bailout talks with the bankrupt island nation.Representatives...

The success of scientists in increasing the efficiency of solar cells propels policymakers’ dream of mass production and consumption of energy harnessed using sunlight that will help mitigate climate change.Scientists...

Silverstone: One year on from a painful crash, Max Verstappen returns to Silverstone as clear favourite to register his first British Grand Prix win and increase his lead in the...

The Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) unveiled on Thursday that Basra city will host the 25th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup from January 6 to 19, 2023.The decision...

BIRMINGHAM: India captain Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the rescheduled fifth test against England beginning on Friday and seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side instead, the touring...

CAPE TOWN: World Cup places will be up for grabs at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Morocco on Saturday, with the top four finishers guaranteed...

Galle, Sri Lanka: Usman Khawaja on Thursday praised Cameron Green for handling the Sri Lankan spinners with aplomb after the two batsmen helped Australia to a 101-run first innings lead...

Kabul: The first-ever 'Loya Jirga' or grand assembly of religious scholars and elders opened in Kabul on Thursday, Xinhua reported citing the Afghan caretaker government's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid.Around 3,500...

New Delhi: Witnessing a jump in the new COVID cases, India reported 18,819 in the last 24 hours, an increase of 4,313 infections than yesterday, according to the Union Ministry...

Colombo: Amid the fuel shortage in the country, Sri Lanka's Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Sagala Ratnayake stated that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has confirmed a Petrol...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's micro, small and medium enterprises are a huge pillar of growth journey, as they together account for almost one-third of...

Muscat: The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has extinguished a fire that broke out at a house in Muscat Governorate.CDAA said in a statement: "The firefighting teams of the...

New Delhi: Capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the participation of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in the exchange-traded commodity derivatives, it said in a...