China defends its Covid response after WHO, Biden concerns BEIJING: China defended on Thursday its handling of its raging COVID-19 outbreak after US President Joe Biden voiced... Published 06 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Opinion Democrats’ downgrade of Iowa’s role is a blow to Corn Belt, biofuels Democratic Party’s unseating of Iowa from its position as host of the first US presidential nominating contest... Published 06 Jan, 2023 05:58am
World Germany to send Patriot air defence system to Ukraine BERLIN: Germany will follow the US in providing a Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf... Published 06 Jan, 2023 12:46am
World Biden says Putin trying to find 'oxygen' with truce proposal WASHINGTON: Russian President Vladimir Putin is "trying to find some oxygen" by floating a 36-hour ceasefire, US... Published 05 Jan, 2023 10:46pm
World Biden says US immigration system 'broken' WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden declared the US immigration system to be broken Thursday as he unveiled a plan to... Published 05 Jan, 2023 10:32pm
World US defends Biden’s student debt relief plan in Supreme Court brief WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department filed a brief with the Supreme Court late on Wednesday defending President Joe... Published 05 Jan, 2023 11:06am
World US political crisis deepens as new House speaker vote fails WASHINGTON: The new Republican-led US House of Representatives was engulfed in crisis for a second day running... Published 05 Jan, 2023 12:16am
Opinion Sweden takes EU presidency Sweden takes over the EU’s rotating presidency from January 1 vowing to maintain unity on Ukraine and uphold free... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
World Biden calls Netanyahu 'friend,' vows to press 'two state solution' WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Thursday he would work with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,... Published 29 Dec, 2022 11:50pm
Opinion Dealmakers grapple with unprecedented US challenge to mergers Investment bankers and deal lawyers accustomed to regulatory hurdles to their mergers face an unprecedented ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
World ‘Blizzard of the century’ leaves nearly 50 dead across US BUFFALO: Emergency crews in New York were scrambling Monday to rescue marooned residents from what authorities... Published 27 Dec, 2022 11:50am
World Kremlin says Biden, Zelensky refusing to hear ‘Russia’s concerns’ MOSCOW: The Kremlin said Thursday that Washington and Kyiv were turning a deaf ear to Russia’s concerns following a... Published 22 Dec, 2022 05:57pm
World Zelenskiy appeals to US Republican critics as war with Russia rages WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy faced a critical audience when he addressed a joint session of... Published 22 Dec, 2022 10:03am
World Ukraine’s Zelensky to meet Biden, address Congress in Washington WASHINGTON: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US leader Joe Biden and address Congress in Washington... Published 21 Dec, 2022 04:31pm
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy expected to visit Biden, US Congress on Wednesday KYIV/WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to travel to Washington, meet President Joe... Published 21 Dec, 2022 09:29am
World Video shows Biden saying Iran nuclear deal is 'dead' WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said last month that the multi-state deal with Iran to limit its nuclear program... Published 21 Dec, 2022 12:01am
World US Capitol panel mulls calling for charges against Trump WASHINGTON: Lawmakers probing last year’s deadly assault on the US Capitol began a final public meeting Monday ... Published 20 Dec, 2022 07:05am
World Netanyahu urges US to reaffirm commitment to KSA DUBAI: Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu urged key ally the United States to reaffirm its... Published 16 Dec, 2022 06:57am
World Biden announces US support for African Union joining G20 WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he would support the African Union joining the G20 group of... Updated 15 Dec, 2022 10:55pm
World Biden says 'partnership' with Africa crucial for world WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden called on Wednesday for a broad partnership with Africa and highlighted new US... Published 15 Dec, 2022 12:48am
World US finalizing plans to send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine: CNN WASHINGTON: The United States is finalizing plans to send the Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine that could ... Published 13 Dec, 2022 11:02pm
World Ukraine steps up diplomacy amid fighting, power outages KYIV: The United States is prioritising efforts to boost Ukraine’s air defences, President Joe Biden told his... Published 12 Dec, 2022 10:01am
Markets US natgas futures down NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 3% to a two-week low on Friday on forecasts for less cold weather and... Published 04 Dec, 2022 03:37am
World Biden's offer to talk to Putin is a trial balloon to end war in Ukraine WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden has floated a trial balloon to President Vladimir Putin to determine whether Russia,... Published 03 Dec, 2022 01:02am
World Biden, Macron pledge ‘unwavering’ alliance, but trade dispute looms WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden greeted President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Thursday with full-scale... Published 02 Dec, 2022 07:44am
World Biden, Macron close ranks on Russia, China during state visit WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron emerged from White House talks Thursday... Published 02 Dec, 2022 01:12am
World Biden to greet Prince William and Kate during Boston trip Friday: W.House WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will meet on Friday with Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate during a visit ... Published 01 Dec, 2022 02:03am
World White House announces int’l ‘Summit for Democracy’ WASHINGTON: The White House on Tuesday announced an international “Summit for Democracy” to be held next March,... Published 30 Nov, 2022 07:30am
World Trade tensions overshadow Macron’s showy White House visit WASHINGTON: French President Emmanuel Macron was set to arrive in Washington Tuesday for a rare state visit hosted ... Published 30 Nov, 2022 07:28am
World Biden tells congressional leaders that Ukraine, COVID are priorities WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that securing funding for Ukraine and COVID-19 are his priorities... Published 29 Nov, 2022 11:07pm