‘We have more work to do,’ Biden says as Omicron surge looms WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Monday pledged to ease a shortage of COVID-19 tests as the Omicron variant... Published 28 Dec, 2021 03:54am
World US President Biden signs $770 billion defense bill US President Joe Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, for fiscal year 2022, which... Updated 27 Dec, 2021 09:57pm
World In Christmas greeting, Biden commends Americans’ Covid resilience WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Saturday commended Americans for their strength and resilience in the face of... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
World In Christmas greeting, Biden commends Americans' Covid resilience WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Saturday commended Americans for their strength and resilience in the face of... Published 25 Dec, 2021 11:39pm
World Biden says a Trump candidacy would motivate second term run WASHINGTON: Though he isn't even a year into his first term, US President Joe Biden says one factor could help... Published 23 Dec, 2021 11:40am
World US could hit Russia smartphone, aircraft part imports if it invades Ukraine WASHINGTON: US officials are considering tough export control measures to disrupt Russia’s economy should Russian... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Print Omicron panic pummels equities, oil LONDON: Global equity and oil markets slumped Monday on investor panic over the impact of worldwide measures to... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
World Manchin gives thumbs down to Biden's $1.75 trillion investment bill WASHINGTON: US Senator Joe Manchin, a moderate Democrat who is key to President Joe Biden's hopes of passing a $1.75... Published 19 Dec, 2021 08:21pm
Opinion Biden’s democracy summit One thing which emerged promising for the developing countries out of the “Democracy Summit” recently hosted by... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
World Biden acknowledges social spending bill will likely be delayed WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden admitted Thursday that he probably won't be able to push through a massive social... Published 17 Dec, 2021 10:34am
World Biden warns of 'winter of death' for unvaccinated as Omicron spreads WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden warned Thursday of a "winter of severe illness and death" for those unvaccinated... Published 17 Dec, 2021 10:30am
World Biden nominates JFK's daughter Caroline Kennedy to be ambassador to Australia WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated Caroline Kennedy to be US ambassador to Australia and... Published 16 Dec, 2021 02:13pm
World Putin and Xi cement partnership in face of Western pressure MOSCOW: Russia and China should stand firm in rejecting Western interference and defending each other’s security... Published 16 Dec, 2021 04:00am
Opinion Murdoch emails loom large in billion-dollar election lawsuits against Fox News Did Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch influence Fox News’ coverage of claims about two ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Editorials Ill-gotten money Laundromats EDITORIAL: Speaking at the so-called “Democracy Summit” recently hosted by President Joe Biden, US Treasury... Updated 15 Dec, 2021 07:07am
World Gulf summit aims to signal solidarity amid Iran tension RIYADH: Gulf Arab leaders gather on Tuesday for an annual summit expected to stress cohesion after a deep rift, at a... Updated 14 Dec, 2021 02:12pm
World January 6 probe, new books lift lid on Trump's final days in office WASHINGTON: The Congressional investigation into the January 6 assault on the US Capitol by a mob loyal to Donald... Published 13 Dec, 2021 10:20am
World Biden declares major disaster in Kentucky after deadly tornadoes WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Sunday declared a major federal disaster in Kentucky after a swarm of deadly... Updated 13 Dec, 2021 10:59am
World Putin and Biden agree to hold more talks despite disagreements MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have agreed to hold more talks amid... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
World Powerful tornadoes kill more than 80 in six US states MAYFIELD: Dozens of devastating tornadoes roared through six US states overnight, leaving more than 80 people dead... Published 12 Dec, 2021 11:14am
World Biden makes late-night TV debut as president NEW YORK: Joe Biden on Friday used his first late-night television talk show appearance as US president to highlight... Published 12 Dec, 2021 04:19am
Pakistan PML-N Senator praises govt’s decision to skip US ‘democracy summit’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed was all praise for the government’s... Published 12 Dec, 2021 04:19am
Pakistan Pakistan wants to further deepen bilateral relationship, US Senators told ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday expressed the desire to further deepen bilateral relations with the United States... Published 12 Dec, 2021 04:19am
Editorials No, thank you EDITORIAL: Ordinarily, turning down an invitation to a democracy summit arranged by the US government, especially... Published 12 Dec, 2021 04:19am
World Night of tornadoes kills more than 70 in Kentucky, other U.S. states MAYFIELD: A devastating swarm of tornadoes ripped through six U.S. states, killing more than 70 people in Kentucky... Published 12 Dec, 2021 02:59am
Pakistan Sino-US ‘cold war’ PM’s statement strong reflection of country’s consistent policy: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Friday endorsed Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement that Pakistan does not want to... Published 11 Dec, 2021 04:12am
Print US ‘best place’ to hide, launder illicit funds: Yellen WASHINGTON: While small countries are often perceived as major havens for hiding or laundering money, “enormous... Updated 11 Dec, 2021 09:22am
World Biden gives Ukraine 'strong' support in phone call to Zelensky WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden gave "strong" backing Thursday to Ukraine in its struggle with Russia and urged a... Published 10 Dec, 2021 10:28am
Business & Finance White House braces for latest US inflation surge WASHINGTON: With the government set to release data expected to show US prices rising even higher, President Joe... Published 10 Dec, 2021 10:25am
World US court rejects Trump bid to keep Capitol riot documents secret WASHINGTON: A US federal appeals court on Thursday rejected former president Donald Trump's bid to prevent the... Updated 10 Dec, 2021 12:57pm