International

European leaders see Trump’s troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone

YEREVAN, Armenia: European leaders on Monday said that U.S. President Donald Trump’s snap decision...

India’s Modi faces key test as vote count underway

KOLKATA: Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security,...

More than 300 families evacuate in Philippines due to ashfall from volcano

MANILA, Philippines: More than 300 families have been evacuated after massive amounts of ash...

Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus: WHO

PRAIA, Cape Verde: Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic,...

U.S. military launches effort to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Sunday that its forces will begin implementing President...

Jordan airstrike destroys drug & arms smuggling sites on Syrian border

KATHMANDU: Jordan’s Armed Forces carried out an early morning airstrike on Sunday targeting locations...

ADB pledges 70 bln USD to boost energy, digital connectivity in Asia-Pacific

SAMARKAND: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Sunday it will commit up to 70...

Japan PM says oil crisis has ‘enormous impact’ in Asia-Pacific

CANBERRA: A global oil supply squeeze is inflicting an “enormous impact” on the Asia-Pacific...

OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz

VIENNA: Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia...

Trump says US to ‘guide’ stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz

KATHMANDU: President Donald Trump has said that the US will help guide stranded vessels...