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Qatar, Turkey work with Taliban to reopen Kabul airport
DOHA: Qatar said Thursday (Sep 2) it is working with the Taliban to quickly reopen Kabul's airport, whose closure…
Mexican president to urge Biden to help migrants get work visas
MEXICO CITY: Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday he would send a letter to US President…
Italy may eventually make COVID-19 vaccine shots compulsory for all, Draghi says
ROME: Italy may eventually make COVID-19 inoculations compulsory for everyone of eligible age, and plans to start…
China’s coal binge could ‘undo’ global capacity to meet climate…
BEIJING: US climate envoy John Kerry warned on Thursday (Sep 1) that Beijing's coal building spree could "undo"…
Floods sweep cars into sea, damage homes in northeast Spain
ALCANAR, Spain: Spain’s northeast town of Alcanar took toll on Thursday (Sep 2) of the damage to homes and…
Bulgaria imposes new restrictions to curb surge in COVID-19 cases
SOFIA: Restaurants and bars in Bulgaria will have to close at 10pm from Sep 7, while indoor sports competitions…
Spain reaches goal of fully vaccinating 70% of its population
MADRID: Spain said on Wednesday (Sep 1) 70 per cent of its population had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19,…
New Zealand says fall in COVID-19 cases shows Delta lockdown working
WELLINGTON: New Zealand reported a drop in new COVID-19 infections on Thursday (Sep 2), which authorities said was…
Libya safe house offered haven for migrants in perilous journey
BANI WALID, Libya: Halima William crossed the desert from Nigeria to Libya hoping to reach Europe for a better…
August Amazon fires remain near highs under Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO: The number of fires in the Brazilian Amazon as the burning season opened in August fell slightly…