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US-Russia talks on Ukraine involve multi-billion dollar oil deal: Report

US-Russia talks on Ukraine involve multi-billion dollar oil deal: Report

WASHINGTON, OCT 3: The Trump administration’s talks with Russia on ending the war in Ukraine have expanded to include a multibillion-dollar oil deal that would benefit business executives with ties Read More

Venezuela probes Cisneros business empire over Digitel, tax and investment claims

Venezuela probes Cisneros business empire over Digitel, tax and investment claims

Monitoring Desk CARACAS: Venezuelan authorities are examining the business interests associated with Mireya Blavia de Cisneros, widow of late businessman Oswaldo Cisneros, including telecommunications operator Digitel, amid allegations involving tax Read More

Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai attack

Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai attack

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran will be “hit very hard” if it is found to be linked to a pilot’s attack on a flydubai flight Read More

Crimean Gold exhibition rekindles debate over Romania’s lost treasury

Crimean Gold exhibition rekindles debate over Romania's lost treasury

DNA ISLAMABAD, OCT 2: An exhibition showcasing the so-called “Crimean gold” in Islamabad has sparked renewed discussion about another historic treasure dispute: Romania’s long-unreturned National Treasury, transferred to Russia during Read More

New islands appear after Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts

New islands appear after Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupts

DNA JAKARTA: Two new islands have emerged in waters surrounding Mount Anak Krakatau following a major eruption last month that grounded flights for days, the head of Indonesia’s volcano monitoring Read More

Saudi Crown Prince vows ‘decisive’ response to threats, urges regional de-escalation

Saudi Crown Prince vows ‘decisive’ response to threats, urges regional de-escalation

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the Kingdom would respond “decisively” to any threat or attack against its security, while stressing that Riyadh would continue Read More