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Russia, Ukraine set for face-to-face peace talks
Russia, Ukraine set for face-to-face peace talks
KYIV: Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will resume face-to-face peace talks as soon as today (Mar 28), probing whether a near-stalemate in fighting has forced Moscow to temper its demands.
Second black box of crashed China Eastern plane recovered: state media
Second black box of crashed China Eastern plane recovered: state media
CHINA: The second black box has been recovered from last week’s deadly China Eastern plane crash, Chinese state media reported Sunday (Mar 27), and could help solve the mystery of the jet’s breakneck descent.
Biden says ‘butcher’ Putin ‘cannot remain in power’
Biden says ‘butcher’ Putin ‘cannot remain in power’
WARSAW: US President Joe Biden yesterday (Mar 26) castigated Vladimir Putin over the month-old war in Ukraine, bluntly calling the Russian leader “a butcher” who “cannot remain in power”.
‘Rhino bond’ charges onto markets to save endangered species
‘Rhino bond’ charges onto markets to save endangered species
WASHINGTON: Critically endangered black rhinos in South Africa will get help from an unusual source in the guise of Wall Street, where institutional investors have expressed a willingness to buy a new type of bond being issued by the World Bank that will pay for efforts to save the animals.
Complex questions as face recognition tech joins Ukraine war
Complex questions as face recognition tech joins Ukraine war
KYIV: Ukraine is employing face recognition technology to identify invading Russian troops killed on its soil, a complex and unprecedented avenue for software already seen as problematic, experts said yesterday (Mar 24).
Italy miss out on World Cup again, Bale shines for Wales
Italy miss out on World Cup again, Bale shines for Wales
FOOTBALL: Reigning European champions Italy will miss a second straight World Cup after losing to a dramatic stoppage-time goal against North Macedonia yesterday (Mar 24), but Portugal, Wales and Sweden all made it through to qualifying play-off deciders.
Man United hold talks with Erik ten Hag over manager’s job
Man United hold talks with Erik ten Hag over manager’s job
FOOTBALL: Manchester United have held “positive” talks with Ajax coach Erik ten Hag about the vacant manager’s job at Old Trafford, it was reported yesterday (Mar 23).
Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies at 84
Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies at 84
WASHINGTON: Madeleine Albright, who came to the United States as a child refugee and rose to be the first female secretary of state, shaping American foreign policy at the end of the 20th century, has died at the age of 84.
Biden heads to Europe to bolster West’s unity, toughen Russia sanctions
Biden heads to Europe to bolster West’s unity, toughen Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden leaves today (Mar 23) for Europe on a mission to bolster Western unity, ramp up unprecedented sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and attempt to upset the post-Cold War balance of power.
World tennis No.1 Ashleigh Barty announces shock retirement
World tennis No.1 Ashleigh Barty announces shock retirement
TENNIS: World number one Ashleigh Barty stunned the tennis world today (Mar 23) by announcing her early retirement from the sport at the age of just 25.
Biden says Putin considering using chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine
Biden says Putin considering using chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said yesterday (Mar 21) that it’s “clear” Russia is considering the use of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine and warned of a “severe” Western response if it chose to do so.
China Eastern plane carrying 132 crashes into mountain
China Eastern plane carrying 132 crashes into mountain
CHINA: A China Eastern passenger jet carrying 132 people crashed into a remote mountainside in southern China yesterday (Mar 21) after dropping thousands of metres in just three minutes, sparking a massive fire on impact.
Liverpool set up FA Cup semi-final clash with Man City
Liverpool set up FA Cup semi-final clash with Man City
FOOTBALL: Liverpool and Manchester City’s bid for historic trophy-winning hauls will clash in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley next month after coming through their last eight ties in differing fashion yesterday (Mar 20).
Ukraine rejects Russian ultimatum to surrender Mariupol
Ukraine rejects Russian ultimatum to surrender Mariupol
KYIV: Ukraine has rejected an ultimatum to surrender the besieged port city of Mariupol to Russian forces, its deputy prime minister told Ukrainian media today (Mar 21).
France beat England to seal Grand Slam in style
France beat England to seal Grand Slam in style
RUGBY: France won their first Six Nations title since 2010 by defeating England 25-13 in an impressive all-round display at the Stade de France yesterday (Mar 19).
Moscow claims hypersonic missile use, Kyiv asks Beijing to condemn ‘barbarism’
Moscow claims hypersonic missile use, Kyiv asks Beijing to condemn ‘barbarism’
KYIV: Ukraine called on China yesterday (Mar 19) to join the West in condemning “Russian barbarism”, as Moscow claimed it had struck a Ukrainian arms depot with hypersonic missiles in what would be the first use in combat of the next-generation weapons.
Saudi executes 100 people since start of 2022
Saudi executes 100 people since start of 2022
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia put four people to death on Thursday (Mar 17), bringing to 100 the number of executions since the start of the year, according to an AFP tally based on official statements.
‘Stop this war’: Arnold Schwarzenegger to Putin
‘Stop this war’: Arnold Schwarzenegger to Putin
LOS ANGELES: “Terminator” star Arnold Schwarzenegger appealed to Vladimir Putin yesterday (Mar 17) to end the “senseless” war in Ukraine and praised Russians protesting the conflict as his “new heroes.”
Biden slams ‘war criminal’ Putin as Ukraine civilian horror grows
Biden slams ‘war criminal’ Putin as Ukraine civilian horror grows
KYIV: US President Joe Biden branded Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” yesterday (Mar 16) as the Russian leader’s onslaught in Ukraine claimed more civilian lives, and a theatre where “hundreds” were sheltering was destroyed by bombing.
Vietnam ends COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers
Vietnam ends COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers
HANOI: Vietnam announced an end to quarantine for international travellers today (Mar 16), as it seeks to restart its tourism industry after two years of strict COVID-19 restrictions.