PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES, Dec 13 — Israel came under pressure today from its allies over its war in Gaza, with key backer the United States criticising its bombing in response to the October 7 attacks as “indiscriminate”. The United Nations General Assembly also overwhelmingly backed a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the devastated … Read more
WASHINGTON: The United States and its allies will impose “severe sanctions” on Russia after its military forces launched an attack on Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden said after blasts were heard in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and other cities. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
MOSCOW: Russia’s leader will oversee major military drills along Ukraine’s borders on Saturday, further escalating tensions after Washington said Moscow would invade within days, and Ukraine’s president headed to Europe to drum up support. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
WASHINGTON: Most Afghan allies seeking to flee with the US withdrawal were unable to do so, an official acknowledged Wednesday, as the United States began to wrestle with painful choices in the chaotic final days of the war. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday led allies in a fierce condemnation of China over allegedly “malicious” cyber activity, accusing it of criminal extortion, issuing ransom demands to private firms and threatening national security. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
KIEV: Ukraine insisted Monday it would not allow anyone to insult its football kit that features Moscow-annexed Crimea, while Western allies gave the uniforms emblazoned with popular patriotic chants a thumbs up. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
N'DJAMENA: Chad on Friday staged a state funeral for veteran ruler Idriss Deby Itno, a key figure in the fight against the Sahel's jihadist insurgency, as France and regional allies voiced backing for his son and successor, Mahamat Idriss Deby. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
