Gunman kills 19 children at Texas elementary school UVALDE: A teenage gunman killed at least 19 young children and two adults at an elementary school in Texas on... Published 25 May, 2022 08:52am
Opinion Subtle shift in US rhetoric suggests new Iran approach A subtle shift in official US statements suggests Washington believes reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is better... Published 25 May, 2022 04:40am
Business & Finance Samsung commits $356bn in investments with 80,000 new jobs SEOUL: South Korean conglomerate Samsung Group on Tuesday unveiled a massive 450 trillion won ($356 billion)... Published 25 May, 2022 04:40am
World Subtle shift in US rhetoric suggests new Iran approach A subtle shift in official U.S. statements suggests Washington believes reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is... Published 25 May, 2022 12:20am
World Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now U.S. President Joe Biden said at the Quad meeting on Tuesday that the Ukraine crisis in Ukraine was a global issue... Published 24 May, 2022 12:09pm
World Quad leaders vow free and open Indo-Pacific, action on climate TOKYO: The four leaders of the “Quad” group of countries vowed on Tuesday to work together for a free and open... Published 24 May, 2022 10:33am
World Russian invasion of Ukraine is a global issue, says Biden LVIV: US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that the crisis in Ukraine was a global issue which heightened the... Published 24 May, 2022 10:20am
World Biden says he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against China TOKYO: US President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against Chinese... Published 24 May, 2022 06:43am
Markets Asian markets rise as Biden ‘considers’ lifting China tariffs HONG KONG: Asian stocks rose Monday after US President Joe Biden said he was considering lifting some Trump-era ... Published 24 May, 2022 05:35am
World US unveils Asia-Pacific trade framework, but questions remain TOKYO: US President Joe Biden launched a new Asia-Pacific trade initiative Monday in Tokyo, with 13 countries... Updated 24 May, 2022 09:21am
World Biden’s Asian economic talks include 13 countries and not China TOKYO: President Joe Biden launched his plan for U.S. economic engagement in Asia on Monday, leaving it to the 13... Published 24 May, 2022 01:22am
World Biden says US recession not inevitable TOKYO: A recession in the United States is not inevitable, President Joe Biden said Monday, while acknowledging the... Published 23 May, 2022 05:52pm
World Biden says weighs reducing tariffs on China, asking OPEC to pump more oil TOKYO: US President Joe Biden said he was weighing cutting tariffs on Chinese goods while increasing calls on OPEC... Published 23 May, 2022 11:33am
World Biden hails ‘good friend’ Kishida, says US fully committed to Japan’s defence TOKYO: President Joe Biden assured his “good friend” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan on Monday that the United... Published 23 May, 2022 10:01am
World New Zealand PM Ardern to visit U.S. to boost exports, lure tourists New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will visit the United States this week in a bid to boost exports and lure... Published 22 May, 2022 10:55pm
World Biden warns of potentially ‘consequential’ monkeypox spread SEOUL: Monkeypox has caught the attention of US President Joe Biden, who said Sunday that people should be on guard... Published 22 May, 2022 06:39pm
World Ukraine rules out ceasefire as fighting intensifies in Donbas Ukraine ruled out a ceasefire or concessions to Moscow while Russia intensified an offensive in the eastern Donbas... Published 22 May, 2022 10:40am
World Biden says 'hello' to North Korea's Kim amid tensions over weapons tests SEOUL: US President Joe Biden, in Seoul before heading to Japan as part of his first Asia trip as president, had a... Updated 22 May, 2022 10:58am
World Russia declares travel ban on 963 Americans including Biden and Blinken LONDON: Russia said on Saturday it was banning entry to 963 Americans including U.S. President Joe Biden, Secretary... Published 21 May, 2022 05:05pm
World Biden offers aid, vaccines to Covid-stricken North Korea SEOUL: US President Joe Biden said Saturday that America had offered Covid-19 vaccines to Pyongyang but “got no... Published 21 May, 2022 01:45pm
Markets Samsung boss Lee hosts Biden, Yoon in tour of S. Korea chip plant SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee hosted U.S. President Joe Biden’s tour of a semiconductor plant... Published 20 May, 2022 05:20pm
World White House says Biden, China’s Xi may talk in coming weeks ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: U.S. President Joe Biden may talk with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the coming weeks,... Published 20 May, 2022 10:05am
World Biden administration authorizes $100 million more in Ukraine military aid WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration authorized $100 million of additional military aid to Ukraine on... Published 20 May, 2022 12:45am
World Biden, Saudi crown prince may meet for first time as soon as next month WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman could meet for the first ... Published 19 May, 2022 09:15pm
World Biden welcomes Finland, Sweden to join NATO, as Turkey balks WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden met the leaders of Sweden and Finland on Thursday to advance their applications... Published 19 May, 2022 08:38pm
World US backs Nordic NATO bids, Ukraine tries Russian for war crime KYIV: US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Finland and Sweden on Thursday to discuss their NATO... Published 19 May, 2022 11:30am
World Russia says nearly 700 more Mariupol fighters surrender KYIV/MARIUPOL: Russia said on Wednesday nearly 700 more Ukrainian fighters had surrendered in Mariupol but Kyiv was... Published 18 May, 2022 11:24pm
Markets Oil jumps to 7-wk high, then dips on hopes for Venezuela supply NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped over $115 a barrel on Tuesday, their highest in about seven weeks, as the European Union... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Markets Canada could boost oil export to US, calls for major new pipeline EDMONTON: Canada could add over a million barrels per day (bpd) of oil export capacity to the United States over the... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
World McConnell sees Wednesday US Senate vote on $40 billion Ukraine aid bill U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said on Sunday he expected the Senate to vote on Wednesday to approve... Published 15 May, 2022 11:24pm