Business & Finance Automakers urge White House to oppose US Steel sale to Cleveland-Cliffs WASHINGTON: A group representing major automakers on Friday urged the White House to oppose any effort by steelmaker... Published 30 Mar, 2024 07:24am
Business & Finance Huawei continues rebound with strongest earnings growth since 2019 SHENZHEN: China’s Huawei Technologies saw its fastest growth in four years in 2023, with a rebound in its consumer... Published 30 Mar, 2024 07:06am
World Famine ‘quite possibly’ in some areas of northern Gaza, US official says WASHINGTON: Famine is quite possibly present in parts of the northern Gaza Strip, a senior US State Department... Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:46am
Markets US crude oil production down in Jan HOUSTON: US crude oil production dropped in January to 12.533 million barrels per day (bpd), a 6% decline from... Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:39am
Business & Finance Vietnam economy expands by 5.66pc in Q1 HANOI: Vietnam’s gross domestic product in the first quarter grew 5.66% from a year earlier as exports boomed,... Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:38am
World Biden to host Turkey’s Erdogan at White House on May 9 ANKARA/WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden is set to host Tayyip Erdogan at the White House on May 9 in the Turkish... Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:38am
World Ukraine gets $1.5bn funding tranche under World Bank programme KYIV: Ukraine has received a $1.5 billion tranche of funding under a World Bank programme, Prime Minister Denys... Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:34am
Business & Finance Property developer China Vanke plans to cut debt HONG KONG: China Vanke said on Friday it aimed to boost its cashflow by slashing debt and lifting income from... Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:34am
Business & Finance Kitchen sponge maker Scrub Daddy explores sale NEW YORK: Scrub Daddy, the kitchen sponge maker that gained popularity after securing an investment on US TV show... Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:27am
World Bus accident in S Africa kills at least 45 BENGALURU: South Africa’s Department of Transport on Thursday said a bus crash near Mamatlakala in the northern... Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Business & Finance Home Depot bulks up Pro-business with $18.25bn deal for building products supplier SRS NEW YORK: Home Depot will buy building materials supplier SRS Distribution in an $18.25 billion deal, in the top US... Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:21am
World Kyiv asks NATO allies for air defences after Russia hits infrastructure KYIV: Ukraine’s defence minister asked allies for more air defences at an extraordinary meeting of the ... Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:15am
Business & Finance Blackwells sues Disney over disclosure in relationship with ValueAct NEW YORK: Blackwells Capital upped the pressure on Walt Disney in a long-running boardroom battle by suing the... Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:15am
Business & Finance Tesla deliveries face hit from China slowdown, soft demand BEIJING: Tesla is expected to report sluggish first-quarter deliveries next week as the boost from its price cuts... Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:15am
Business & Finance Adani Energy mulls borrowing up to $600m from banks: Bloomberg BENGALURU: India’s Adani Energy Solutions is looking to borrow as much as $600 million to fund smart meter ... Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:15am
Markets US corn plantings seen 5pc lower in 2024 CHICAGO: US farmers are planning to cut corn plantings by more than expected in 2024 while expanding soybean... Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:15am
Business & Finance US may soon unveil list of Chinese chip factories barred from receiving tech WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is drawing up a list of advanced Chinese chipmaking factories barred from... Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:15am
World India’s Congress bemoans ‘tax terrorism’ after second tax notice MUMBAI: India’s main opposition party said on Friday it had been asked to pay an additional 18.2 billion rupees... Published 30 Mar, 2024 04:58am
Markets How the US stock market rocketed through the Q1? NEW YORK: The US stock market is off to a soaring start in 2024, as optimism over the economy and interest rate cuts... Published 30 Mar, 2024 04:58am
Markets Banks and industrial stocks lift Dubai, Abu Dhabi falls DUBAI: Dubai’s main share index closed higher on Friday, boosted by gains in banking and industrial sector stocks... Published 30 Mar, 2024 04:58am
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In historic visit, Iran President Raisi says decision made to increase bilateral trade five-fold to $10bn