World Water levels rise in rivers in Russia’s Kurgan, Tomsk regions Water levels have continued to rise in the Tobol and Ob rivers in Russia’s Kurgan and Tomsk regions, respectively,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:03pm
Sports Ex-Australia skipper Lanning details health issues she faced before international retirement MELBOURNE: Former Australia women’s captain Meg Lanning said she struggled with weight loss and insomnia before her... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:01pm
World Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure JAKARTA: Indonesia shut a provincial airport and evacuated hundreds of people from the vicinity of the Ruang volcano... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:56am
World China foreign minister says Beijing and Jakarta want regional peace and stability JAKARTA: China and Indonesia have pledged to strengthen economic ties and maintain peace and stability in the... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:41am
Markets China’s yuan firms on soft dollar, PBOC support SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slightly firmed on Thursday against a softer US dollar as investors stepped back to assess... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:36am
Technology ABB beats forecasts with first quarter earnings ZURICH: ABB reported better than expected profit at the start of the year, the Swiss engineering company said on... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:34am
Markets China’s March aluminium imports jump 90% on-year, customs data show BEIJING: China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and products jumped 89.8% at 380,000 metric tons in March, customs... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:30am
Markets Gold shines as geopolitical tensions offset easing US rate-cut bets Gold prices climbed on Thursday, as risks of a widening Middle East conflict raised bullion’s safe-haven appeal,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:28am
Sports Champions League exit not the end of Arsenal’s season, says Arteta Arsenal’s players have been stung by their Champions League quarter-finals exit on Wednesday but manager Mikel... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:22am
Markets China stocks track Asian markets higher SHANGHAI: China stocks tracked other Asian markets higher on Thursday, as investors assessed US interest rate... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:11am
World IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with international... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:08am
Business & Finance Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in talks to buy $1.1bn stake in Indonesian lender, sources say SINGAPORE/JAKARTA: Abu Dhabi’s largest Islamic bank is in talks to buy a minority stake valued at around $1.1... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:05am
Markets South Korea’s KFA tenders for up to 69,000 T corn, traders say HAMBURG: South Korea’s Korea Feed Association (KFA) has issued an international tender to purchase up to 69,000... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:56am
Technology Nokia sees stronger H2 after Q1 comparable profit grows less than expected Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia reported on Thursday a smaller rise than expected in first-quarter comparable... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:54am
Technology TSMC Q1 profit rises 9%, beats market expectations TAIPEI: Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posted a 9% rise in first-quarter net profit on Thursday that beat market... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:52am
Technology Apple plans to invest more than $250mn to expand Singapore campus SINGAPORE: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations in Ang Mo... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:49am
World Sydney’s Bondi Westfield mall reopens for tributes after fatal stabbings SYDNEY: Sydney’s Bondi Westfield mall on Thursday reopened for the first time since a man with a knife killed six... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:37am
World EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will hear on Thursday how the bloc could act to catch up to the United States,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:34am
Markets Asia stocks mixed as soaring dollar pauses SINGAPORE: Asian stocks crept higher in a mixed session on Thursday, while the dollar took a breather and bond... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:30am
World UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:25am