Most firms struggling due to high cost of doing business: survey KARACHI: Nearly 75 percent of businesses have been struggling with increased costs over the last decade. This was... Published 03 Nov, 2022 05:50am
World US approves $2bn military loans and grants to Ukraine, neighbors WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday approved another $2 billion in loans and grants for Ukraine and its... Updated 08 Sep, 2022 04:27pm
World Russia threatens to stop exporting energy to Europe; Ukraine claims advances in the east KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to halt all energy shipments to Europe, if Brussels goes ahead... Published 08 Sep, 2022 10:57am
World Ukrainian ‘counter-attack underway’, UN pushes for nuclear plant’s safety KYIV: Ukrainian forces have attacked the Russian-held eastern town of Balakliia in the Kharkiv region, a senior... Published 07 Sep, 2022 08:56am
Business & Finance Moody's retains India rating, says rising global challenges won't derail recovery MUMBAI: Global challenges including the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, higher inflation and tightening ... Published 07 Sep, 2022 04:13am
World US Treasury announces additional $1.7bn aid to Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States Treasury announced Tuesday it will send an additional $1.7 billion in economic aid to... Published 12 Jul, 2022 08:51pm
World EU freezes Russian assets worth $13.8 billion: Commission PRAGUE: The European Union has frozen Russian assets worth $13.8 billion since Russia invaded Ukraine on February... Updated 12 Jul, 2022 07:34pm
World EU approves one billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine BRUSSELS: EU finance ministers Monday approved one billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine, billing it as a first... Published 12 Jul, 2022 06:46pm
World Turkey to host Russia-Ukraine-UN grain talks ISTANBUL: Turkey said it will host Russian and Ukrainian delegations together with UN diplomats on Wednesday to... Published 12 Jul, 2022 06:24pm
World Ukraine hit by widespread Russian shelling, apartment toll rises to 18 CHASIV YAR: Russia opened fire with artillery, multiple rocket launchers and tanks around Ukraine’s second largest... Updated 11 Jul, 2022 02:13pm
World Blinken says ‘no signs’ at G20 of Russia engaging on Ukraine BALI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that Washington saw “no signs” of Russia engaging with G20... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:58pm
World Russians try to advance in east Ukraine; war in G20 spotlight KYIV: Ukrainian forces battled on Saturday to block Russian military advances into the eastern region of Donbas, a... Published 09 Jul, 2022 01:39pm
Markets Asia rice: Strong demand props up India export rates HANOI/BANGKOK/ MUMBAI/DHAKA: Indian rice export prices rose this week buoyed by strong demand as the rupee weakened,... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Markets How the Ukraine conflict is reshaping global oil markets LONDON: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reconfigured the global oil market, with African suppliers stepping in to... Published 30 May, 2022 10:32am
World Ukraine army ordered Azovstal troops to stop fighting: commander KYIV: The remaining Ukrainian troops holed up in Mariupol's besieged Azovstal steelworks have been ordered by Kyiv ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:33pm
Business & Finance Dollar rally stalls as risk appetite returns NEW YORK: The dollar eased for a third straight day on Tuesday, pulling back from a two-decade high against a basket... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Business & Finance Russia’s Lukoil acquires Shell subsidiary MOSCOW: Russian oil company Lukoil announced Thursday it had acquired a Shell subsidiary that operates retail... Published 12 May, 2022 05:57pm
World Italy’s Draghi calls for common EU response to energy costs ROME: Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi called on the European Union on Tuesday to tackle surging energy costs,... Published 03 May, 2022 06:08pm
Markets Gloomy economic data pulls UK shares lower LONDON: British stocks ended lower on Monday as data showed the economy slowed more than expected in February,... Published 12 Apr, 2022 05:17am
World Russia’s Putin assured his commitment to humanitarian access in Ukraine, Norway PM says OSLO: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said Vladimir Putin had assured him Russia would contribute to... Published 31 Mar, 2022 06:54pm
World Ships stranded in Ukraine as conflict slows UN rescue efforts LONDON: With more than 1,000 seafarers stranded on ships in Ukrainian ports and food supplies running low, the ... Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:14am
Print Russia-Ukraine conflict: PM reiterates principled position ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday reiterated Pakistan’s principled position in support of immediate... Updated 30 Mar, 2022 12:44pm
Markets Nickel jumps, zinc climbs on worries over supplies, energy LONDON: Nickel prices jumped 15% to their upper limit and zinc and other industrial metals also climbed on Wednesday... Published 24 Mar, 2022 05:36am
Markets Jet fuel cash premiums soar SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for jet fuel climbed to a record high on Tuesday, supported by recovering aviation... Published 23 Mar, 2022 04:58am
Business & Finance Long-term yields edge down, curve flattens on recession risk NEW YORK: Long-term US Treasury yields edged down on Friday as lack of a resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:39am
Markets Japan rubber futures rise SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures climbed on Friday and were on track for their first weekly rise in three, ... Published 20 Mar, 2022 06:04am
World Zelensky calls for fresh talks, Russia says entered Mariupol centre KYIV: Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky made a fresh appeal for talks with Moscow Saturday, while Russia said its... Updated 19 Mar, 2022 01:14pm
World At least 816 civilians killed in Ukraine since conflict began, UN says GENEVA: The UN rights office (OHCHR) said on Friday that at least 816 civilians had been killed and 1,333 wounded in... Published 18 Mar, 2022 06:59pm
Markets Iron ore bounces off 2-week low, but China’s Covid surge caps gains MANILA: Benchmark Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rebounded on Wednesday from two-week lows, buoyed by hopes ... Published 18 Mar, 2022 05:20am
World US warns China not to help Russia as anti-war protest disrupts LVIV, UKRAINE: The United States warned China after "intense" talks on Monday against helping Moscow in its invasion... Published 15 Mar, 2022 04:44am