Los Angeles wildfire death toll rises to 24 as dangerous winds threaten further devastation
LOS ANGELES: The death toll from massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles rose to 24 yesterday, with officials warning...
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Bezos sees no threat from Musk-Trump ties in space race
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: Jeff Bezos in an interview with Reuters on Sunday said he does not think SpaceX CEO Elon...
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Biden calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire in call with Netanyahu
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday (Jan 12) with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said,...
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Barcelona thrash Real 5-2 in Spanish Super Cup thriller
JEDDAH: Barcelona came from an early goal down to beat Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final on...
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails ‘dearest friend’ Vladimir Putin in New Year message
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed Vladimir Putin as his “dearest friend” in a New Year’s letter to...
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Newcastle manager Howe hails defensive improvement after win at Man United
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said his side's winning run was built on defensive improvement after they claimed a fourth...
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AI data centres to bolster renewable energy demand even under Trump, says MUFG Americas CEO
TOKYO : The broad shift towards renewable energy in the U.S. will continue even under the incoming administration of Donald...
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Japan’s government ‘alarmed’ by recent forex moves, top officials say
TOKYO : Top Japanese finance officials said on Friday the government is "alarmed" by recent foreign exchange moves and is...
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‘President Musk’ makes presence felt in Washington, attacks bipartisan Congress deal to avoid US government shutdown
WASHINGTON: Elon Musk’s role in wrecking a bipartisan Congress deal to avert a US government shutdown has underlined his extraordinary...
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How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike next week?
TOKYO: The Bank of Japan holds its final policy meeting for the year next week with its decision to be...
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US offers US$10 million reward for wanted Chinese hacker
WASHINGTON: The United States offered a US$10 million reward on Tuesday (Dec 10) for information leading to the arrest of...
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Bortoleto wins F2 title before move to Sauber F1 team
ABU DHABI : Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto won the Formula Two championship in Abu Dhabi on Sunday ahead of his move...
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Evans makes Formula E history by winning from last place
Jaguar's Mitch Evans chalked up a Formula E first by going from last on the grid to victory in the...
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Syrian rebels advance on Damascus, Assad’s rule at stake
AMMAN: Syrian rebels battled government forces for control of the key city of Homs on Saturday (Dec 7) and advanced...
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UNRWA stops aid delivery via key Gaza-Israel crossing
GAZA: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has halted the delivery of aid through the key Kerem Shalom crossing between...
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Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Usagi as thousands evacuated amid relentless storm season
MANILA: The Philippines raised its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people today, as Super Typhoon Usagi barrelled towards...
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Trump and Biden’s White House reunion: Trump leans in, locking eyes as Biden looks down
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump made a triumphant return to the White House on yesterday, where outgoing president Joe Biden offered a...
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BOJ calls for vigilance to presence of non-bank financial institutions
TOKYO : The growing presence of non-bank financial institutions (NBFI) warrants attention, as some reports show they account for almost...
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In foreshadowing, some US states call in troops to guard for violence as Trump-Harris race goes down to wire
LAS VEGAS: A security fence rings a Las Vegas building where Nevada tabulates votes. An Arizona sheriff has his department...
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Mind games? Leverkusen’s Alonso hails Liverpool as among Europe’s best ahead of clash
LIVERPOOL, England: Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso acknowledged the challenge his side face against Liverpool in the Champions League on...
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