Nasdaq jumps as growth stocks back in play NEW YORK: The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 rose on Thursday as investors shifted into high-growth stocks amid optimism... Published 19 May, 2023 06:17am
World Democratic senators urge Biden to use 14th Amendment to avoid debt default WASHINGTON: A group of U.S. Senate Democrats called on President Joe Biden to prepare to invoke the U.S.... Published 19 May, 2023 12:29am
World US VP Harris, economic adviser Brainard warn of recession if debt default occurs WASHINGTON: Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden's top economic adviser, Lael Brainard, said on... Published 19 May, 2023 12:23am
Markets Dollar firms on optimism over US debt ceiling talks, Aussie down after jobs data SINGAPORE: The US dollar held near a seven-week peak on Thursday, after President Joe Biden and top US congressional... Published 18 May, 2023 09:33am
World Biden says confident in reaching deal to avert default WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Wednesday he was confident about reaching a deal with Republican leaders to... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Markets European shares slip on US debt ceiling concerns PARIS: European shares slipped on Wednesday as concerns about whether the United States can avoid a debt default... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
World Biden to continue debt talks later this week amid G7, White House says WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will continue to hold talks with congressional leaders on the nation’s debt limit... Published 17 May, 2023 04:56pm
Business & Finance Dollar gains after US retail sales; debt ceiling in focus NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Tuesday after data showed retail sales in April were lower than expected but... Published 17 May, 2023 06:22am
World Biden, facing debt ceiling debate, could skip Australia part of Asia trip WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden may skip a visit to Australia on an upcoming Asia trip due to the unfolding debate ... Published 16 May, 2023 11:56pm
World Biden-McCarthy debt talks to resume after new default warning WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden and Republican leaders are set to reconvene Tuesday for crunch talks on raising US... Published 16 May, 2023 12:30pm
World Biden 'looking forward to working with whoever' wins Turkey election WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden is "looking forward to working with whoever" wins Turkey's knife-edge election,... Published 15 May, 2023 11:26pm
World On final day of campaign, Erdogan accuses Turkish opposition of working with Biden ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held his last election rallies in Istanbul on Saturday, accusing the... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
World Biden to meet congressional leaders on debt early next week: White House WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other... Published 12 May, 2023 11:41pm
World Biden admin announces plan to curb emissions from power plants WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday announced plans to curb planet-warming emissions from... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
World Biden to host Modi for state visit June 22: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will host Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi for an official state visit on June... Published 10 May, 2023 06:34pm
World Biden to sign defence pact in Papua New Guinea, with eyes on China SYDNEY: US President Joe Biden will sign defence and surveillance agreements with Papua New Guinea, the island... Published 10 May, 2023 06:26pm
World Biden urges ‘fair deal’ for striking Hollywood writers WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Monday he wants to see striking movie and television writers in Hollywood... Published 10 May, 2023 06:03am
World Biden, McCarthy start US debt ceiling talks as clock ticks to default WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and top Republican lawmakers will declare their positions face to face on Tuesday... Published 09 May, 2023 07:01pm
World Biden again demands action after eight killed in Texas mall rampage WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden renewed his call Sunday for an assault-weapons ban and other gun safety measures ... Published 07 May, 2023 10:56pm
World Biden congratulates Charles III, Camilla on coronation WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden congratulated King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation Saturday,... Published 06 May, 2023 06:46pm
World Biden says Republicans holding US economy 'hostage' WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden accused Republicans on Friday of holding the US economy "hostage" by refusing to ... Published 05 May, 2023 10:26pm
World White House says ‘will not negotiate’ on debt ceiling extension WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will not negotiate with Republicans on their push to make spending cuts a... Published 05 May, 2023 06:44am
World Biden administration warns China hopes for US debt 'chaos' WASHINGTON: The Biden administration on Thursday warned that superpower rival China would "love" to see Washington... Published 05 May, 2023 01:18am
World Suspect arrested in deadly Atlanta hospital shooting WASHINGTON: Police have arrested a man suspected of shooting five people – one of whom died – at an Atlanta hospital... Published 04 May, 2023 11:29am
Editorials Future of Pak-US engagement EDITORIAL: If Masood Khan, Pakistan’s envoy in Washington, didn’t expect his call for resumption of military aid... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
World U.S. climate envoy Kerry says China has invited him for talks BERLIN: U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said on Wednesday China has invited him to visit "in the near term" for talks... Published 03 May, 2023 11:43pm
World World Bank board elects US nominee Ajay Banga as president WASHINGTON: The World Bank’s 25-member executive board on Wednesday elected former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to a... Published 03 May, 2023 09:23pm
World White House says 'will not negotiate' on debt ceiling extension WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will not negotiate with Republicans on their push to make spending cuts a... Published 02 May, 2023 11:41pm
World US may default on June 1 without debt ceiling hike; Biden, McCarthy to meet WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Monday summoned the four top congressional leaders to the White House next... Published 02 May, 2023 09:38am
World Biden urges Republicans take debt default off table, warns interest rates would jump WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday urged House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy to take the... Published 01 May, 2023 11:12pm
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