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World Germany arrests EU parliamentary staffer on China spying charges BERLIN: German police have arrested an assistant to a European Parliament member on suspicion of “an especially... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Opinion US’s China containment policy While it comes to China-US rivalry, two opposite themes emerge. China says that this world is big enough for all of... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World China issues highest-level rainstorm warning after deadly floods QINGYUAN: More than 100,000 people have been evacuated due to heavy rain and fatal floods in southern China, with... Published 23 Apr, 2024 08:57pm
World China, US relations stable despite US ‘interference’, Chinese official says BEIJING: Relations between Beijing and Washington are stabilising despite US actions that harm Chinese interests, a... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:22pm
World ‘China is the winner’ in Maldives election MALÉ (Maldives): A landslide parliamentary election victory for the Maldives’ pro-China president clears the way... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World China says committed to ‘friendly’ talks on maritime disputes QINGDAO (China): A senior Chinese defence official said Monday that Beijing sought to resolve maritime disputes... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World Southern China storms kill four, force mass evacuations BEIJING: Four people are dead and 10 others missing following storms that battered southern China, state media said... Published 22 Apr, 2024 05:12pm
World Maldives votes in the shadow of India-China rivalry MALÉ: Voting got under way in the Maldives Sunday in a parliamentary election likely to test President Mohamed... Published 21 Apr, 2024 12:01pm
World Tesla cuts prices nearly $2,000 in China, in line with US cuts BEIJING: Tesla has cut prices by nearly $2,000 across its models in China, after price cuts in the United States, as... Updated 21 Apr, 2024 10:44am
Markets China's imports of Russian oil near record high in March BEIJING: Russia remained China’s top oil supplier in March, data showed on Saturday, as refiners snapped up stranded... Published 20 Apr, 2024 06:30pm
Pakistan Pakistan aims to agree outline of new IMF loan in May: Finance Minister Bulk of Pakistan's bilateral debt is being rolled over, Aurangzeb says Updated 19 Apr, 2024 10:30pm
World ASEAN ‘deeply concerned’ by escalating Myanmar violence BANGKOK: Regional bloc ASEAN said it is “deeply concerned” about a recent upsurge in fighting in Myanmar, after... Published 19 Apr, 2024 11:46am
Pakistan Five Japanese escape unhurt in Karachi suicide blast attack KARACHI: Five Japanese nationals in Pakistan escaped unhurt on Friday from a suicide bomb attack on their vehicle as... Updated 19 Apr, 2024 09:36pm
World China foreign ministry welcomes US Secretary of State Blinken’s visit to China BEIJING: A spokesperspon for the Chinese foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed US Secretary of State Antony... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:16pm
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 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
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
World China, EU trade tensions risk a full trade war, European Chamber president warns GUANGZHOU: China and Europe face a “slow motion train accident” as a rising tide of protectionism threatens to... Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:22pm
Markets China’s March coal output slips BEIJING: China’s coal output fell 4.2% in March, statistics bureau data showed on Tuesday, amid oversupply and ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
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
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
Business & Finance China’s new home prices decline at fastest pace since 2015 BEIJING: New home prices in China fell at their fastest pace in more than eight years in March as the debt woes of... Published 16 Apr, 2024 12:03pm
Markets China’s March coal output slumps on high stockpiles, lower demand BEIJING: China’s coal output fell 4.2% in March, statistics bureau data showed on Tuesday, as miners cut back... Published 16 Apr, 2024 11:04am
World Joe Biden unlikely to cut Iran’s oil lifeline after Israel attack WASHINGTON: Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions action... Published 16 Apr, 2024 11:01am
Markets China’s CNOOC stockpiles Russian oil at new reserve base SINGAPORE: State-run China National Offshore Oil Co, one of the country’s top importers of Russian oil, has in... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Print NEECA convenes meeting: Plan to export green hydrogen to China, Japan will be discussed ISLAMABAD: The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has convened a meeting to discuss... Updated 16 Apr, 2024 09:09am
World Solomon Islands readies for election in shadow of China’s influence HONIARA: Solomon Islanders will head to the polls this week, voting in an election that promises to bolster or blunt... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Technology China EV maker Nio urges openness in US speech amid tensions SHANGHAI: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio’s founder called for openness in a rare speech in the United... Published 14 Apr, 2024 11:03am
World China 'deeply concerned' about escalation after Iran strikes Israel BEIJING: China is “deeply concerned” about escalating tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched drones and... Updated 14 Apr, 2024 07:46pm
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?