NATO promises more help for Ukraine in response to ‘sham’ votes
BRUSSELS: NATO will ramp up its help for Kyiv in response to Russia’s “sham” referendums in occupied territories of Ukraine, the alliance’s Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg,...
Ukraine says it downed four Iranian drones, Zelenskiy raps Tehran
Ukraine said on Friday (Sep 23) it had downed four Iranian-made “kamikaze” drones used by Russia’s armed forces, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to complain that...
Commentary: An off-ramp for Vladimir Putin is repugnant but necessary
Until recently, Putin would have deemed this unacceptable. Now it might not look so bad. Of course, Ukraine and its most ardent supporters would hate...
Commentary: Why parents shouldn’t be saddled with environmental guilt for having children
BRISTOL: Whether residents of high-income countries are morally obliged to have fewer children is a growing debate in climate ethics. Due to the high anticipated...
Storm Fiona hammers Canada’s east coast; thousands without power
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia: Powerful storm Fiona slammed into eastern Canada on Saturday (Sep 24) with hurricane-force winds, blowing over trees and powerlines and leaving hundreds...
Iran must deal decisively with protests, president says
DUBAI: Iran must deal decisively with protests which have swept the country after the death in custody of a woman detained by the Islamic Republic’s...
Russia toughens penalty for voluntary surrender, refusal to fight
A separate law, also signed on Saturday, facilitates access to Russian citizenship for foreigners who enlist in the Russian army. Foreigners who spend at least...
Germany’s Scholz seeks to deepen energy partnership with Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday (Sep 24) after a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that he wants to...
Russia replaces top general, pursues breakaway Ukraine polls
EVIDENCE OF “WAR CRIMES” Putin this week warned that Moscow would use “all means” to protect its territory – which former Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev...
Death toll of Lebanon migrant ship tragedy rises to 89
DAMASCUS: Twelve more bodies were recovered on Saturday (Sep 24) after a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon sunk off Syria’s coast, raising the overall toll...