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China's financial hub Shanghai to extend free COVID testing services 09 Sep 2022 - 04:16 pm

BEIJING: China's financial hub Shanghai will extend free regular COVID-19 testing services to Oct. 31 to further consolidate the results of their epidemic...

Russian invasion of Ukraine caused over $97 bln in damages: Report 09 Sep 2022 - 04:05 pm

WASHINGTON: Russia's invasion caused over $97 billion in direct damages to Ukraine through June 1, but it could cost nearly $350 billion to...

For many weary Chinese, lockdown dread trumps fear of COVID 09 Sep 2022 - 03:52 pm

SHENZHEN, China: When COVID-19 case numbers started ticking up in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen last week, Robin Chen got in his...

California seeks energy conservation for 10th day in heat wave 09 Sep 2022 - 03:31 pm

California's power grid urged customers to conserve energy for a 10th consecutive day on Friday as homes and businesses crank up their air...

UN chief calls for massive help as Pakistan puts flood losses at $30 billion 09 Sep 2022 - 02:10 pm

ISLAMABAD: U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to the world for massive help for flood-ravaged Pakistan on Friday as he visited to boost the...

France, Germany pledge unity to support economy against inflation 09 Sep 2022 - 12:22 pm

PRAGUE: France and Germany pledged on Friday to act together to protect households and companies from soaring energy prices, while also using fiscal...

California wildfires threaten mountain communities 09 Sep 2022 - 12:16 pm

LOS ANGELES: Firefighters on Friday struggled to control raging California wildfires that have grown explosively during extreme heat and forced thousands of residents...

Royal mourning to last until seven days after queen's funeral 09 Sep 2022 - 11:50 am

LONDON: Britain's royal family will observe a period of mourning that ends on the seventh day after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, with...

Japan unveils near-term steps to offset hit from rising prices 09 Sep 2022 - 10:31 am

TOKYO: Japan's government on Friday unveiled near-term stimulus steps to soften the economic blow of high food and energy prices on low-income households,...

Britain's King Charles to address a nation in mourning 09 Sep 2022 - 10:21 am

BALMORAL, Scotland: Britain's King Charles will address a nation in mourning on Friday following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, the only...

Tearful crowds sing 'God Save the Queen' at Buckingham Palace 08 Sep 2022 - 11:18 pm

LONDON: Thousands of people gathered outside Buckingham Palace in London, shedding tears and singing "God Save the Queen" in an impromptu show of...

Key milestones in Queen Elizabeth II’s life 08 Sep 2022 - 10:36 pm

LONDON: Key milestones in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at age 96 after...

After a lifetime of preparation, Charles takes the throne 08 Sep 2022 - 09:57 pm

LONDON: Prince Charles has been preparing for the crown his entire life. Now, at age 73, that moment has finally arrived. Charles, the...

Formal steps after instant shift from UK queen to king 08 Sep 2022 - 09:13 pm

LONDON: The British monarchy’s rules state that "a new sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies.” That...

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II dies peacefully at Scottish home aged 96 08 Sep 2022 - 08:53 pm

BALMORAL, Scotland: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on...

WHO launches $1.5 billion drive to fight bacterial meningitis in Africa 08 Sep 2022 - 08:25 pm

HARARE, Zimbabwe:The World Health Organization on Thursday said it is launching a $1.5 billion campaign, hopefully including a new vaccine, to eliminate outbreaks...

Dominican president bars Haitian ex-leader from his country 08 Sep 2022 - 08:16 pm

SANTO DOMINGO: The president of the Dominican Republic has barred Haiti’s former interim prime minister - who is now an aspiring presidential candidate...