World EU to begin work on expanding Iran sanctions, Borrell says BRUSSELS: Some EU member states have asked for sanctions against Iran to be expanded in response to Tehran's attack... Published 17 Apr, 2024 12:42am
World Yellen says it’s important to unlock value of Russian assets to aid Ukraine WASHINGTON: The U.S. and its Group of Seven (G7) allies are continuing to explore a range of possibilities to unlock... Published 16 Apr, 2024 10:31pm
World US defense chief speaks with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon says WASHINGTON: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with China’s defense minister on Tuesday, the first engagement... Published 16 Apr, 2024 08:23pm
World IMF sees slow, steady 2024 global growth; China, inflation pose risks Many countries showing less 'scarring' from COVID-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crises, returning to pre-pandemic levels of output more quickly than previously predicted, says IMF Updated 16 Apr, 2024 08:56pm
World US will use sanctions to disrupt Iran’s ‘malign’ activity, Yellen says WASHINGTON: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday said Iran’s attack on Israel last weekend and its... Published 16 Apr, 2024 06:08pm
Markets British equities drop over 1%; Dr Martens, Superdry tumble London stocks dived on Tuesday, with most sectors in the red, as traders pulled back expectations of rapid US rate... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:36pm
Markets Sterling holds at five-month low after UK labour data LONDON: Sterling stayed at a five-month low versus the dollar on Tuesday, after data showed Britain’s unemployment... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:34pm
Markets Kenyan shilling eases on pent-up FX demand from manufacturers NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling eased against the dollar on Tuesday on pent-up foreign-currency demand from... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:32pm
World Sri Lanka fails to agree on restructuring terms with bondholders COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has failed to strike an agreement on restructuring about $12 billion of debt with its... Updated 16 Apr, 2024 07:27pm
World 33,843 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says DUBAI: Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 33,843 Palestinians and wounded 76,575... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:25pm
World Iran says any action against its interests will get a severe response DUBAI: Iran will respond to any action against its interests, President Ebrahim Raisi said on Tuesday, according to... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:04pm
Life & Style Ritchie’s tale of ungentlemanly warfare aims to be fun LONDON: With his latest movie ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’, which is inspired by a real World War Two... Published 16 Apr, 2024 01:32pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields hold steady after Monday’s rise LONDON: Euro zone bond yields were little changed on Tuesday after rising at the start of the week on the back of... Published 16 Apr, 2024 01:13pm
Life & Style ‘Rust’ armorer sentenced to 18 months in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin SANTA FE, New Mexico: Hannah Gutierrez, the chief weapons handler for the Western movie ‘Rust,’ was sentenced to 18... Published 16 Apr, 2024 01:10pm
Technology Tesla’s global job cuts hit China sales team, sources say SHANGHAI: Tesla’s global job cuts are hitting China, the automaker’s biggest market after the United States,... Published 16 Apr, 2024 01:07pm
Markets Australian shares end about 2% lower as US rate cut bets ease on strong data Australian shares declined on Tuesday as losses in banks and miners reflected a weakening investor sentiment around... Published 16 Apr, 2024 01:01pm
Markets China crude oil throughput rises 1.3% in March BEIJING: China’s oil refinery throughput rose in March as refiners stepped up runs amid signs of a tentative... Published 16 Apr, 2024 12:45pm
Markets Indonesian rupiah hits four-year low, prompts central bank intervention JAKARTA: The Indonesian rupiah on Tuesday slid to its weakest in four years as the market reopened after the Eid... Published 16 Apr, 2024 12:37pm
World Israeli military vows response to Iran attack as calls for restraint mount OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israelis awaited word on how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would respond to Iran’s... Published 16 Apr, 2024 12:35pm
Markets Wheat rises but strong dollar, Russian exports limit gains CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose on Tuesday despite a strengthening dollar and huge exports of cheap grain from... Published 16 Apr, 2024 12:20pm