Ukraine begins electricity exports to EU: Zelensky KYIV: Ukraine has started exporting electricity to the European Union, via Romania, President Volodymyr Zelensky... Published 01 Jul, 2022 09:02am
World Russia open to dialogue on nuclear non-proliferation, Putin says Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow was open to dialogue on strategic stability and... Published 30 Jun, 2022 05:16pm
World Expanding NATO squares up to Russia as Putin slams ‘imperial’ alliance MADRID: The United States vowed to reinforce Europe’s defences in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as NATO... Published 30 Jun, 2022 11:31am
World South Korea’s Yoon warns at NATO summit of threat to ‘universal values’ SEOUL: South Korea’s president warned a NATO summit of the threat to universal values at a time of new conflict and... Published 30 Jun, 2022 10:44am
World Russia seen as ‘direct threat’ in NATO’s new strategy, China a ‘challenge’ MADRID: NATO agreed a new strategic concept on Wednesday that describes Russia as “the most significant and direct... Published 29 Jun, 2022 07:22pm
Business & Finance H&M profits, sales beat forecast in second quarter, but 'challenges remain' STOCKHOLM: Swedish fashion retailer H&M posted stronger-than-expected sales and profits in the second quarter on... Published 29 Jun, 2022 06:30pm
World Russia warns West: Don’t take your assets in our country for granted MOSCOW: Russia hinted on Wednesday that it had not dropped the idea of seizing Western-owned assets and businesses... Published 29 Jun, 2022 06:23pm
Markets Russia may buy ‘friendly’ countries’ currencies to weaken rouble MOSCOW: Russia may start buying the currencies of “friendly countries” and use those holdings to influence the... Updated 29 Jun, 2022 05:31pm
World Allies freeze $330bn of Russian assets since Ukraine invasion: task force WASHINGTON: A sanctions task force of leading Ukraine allies has frozen more than $330 billion in financial... Published 29 Jun, 2022 03:54pm
Business & Finance Iran applies to join China and Russia in BRICS club DUBAI/LONDON: Iran, which holds the world’s second largest gas reserves, has applied to join the BRICS group of... Published 29 Jun, 2022 05:44am
World G7 vows to drive up costs for Russia over Ukraine war ELMAU CASTLE: The world’s top industrialised powers vowed to make Russia pay for its invasion of Ukraine, German... Published 28 Jun, 2022 05:32pm
Perspectives Indian acquisition of S-400 missile system: should it worry us? Pakistan has had the time and opportunity to study the S-400 system, and is fully aware that even the most advanced BMD systems are not impregnable Published 28 Jun, 2022 02:25pm
Business & Finance Moody's says Russia defaulted on debt PARIS: Moody's ratings agency has confirmed that Russia defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time in a... Published 28 Jun, 2022 12:45pm
Print Russia, rejecting default, tells investors to go to western financial agents MOSCOW: Russia rejected claims on Monday that is had defaulted on its external debt for the first time in more than ... Updated 28 Jun, 2022 09:36am
Markets G7 to hike sanctions on Russia, close to oil price cap deal: U.S. Official SCHLOSS ELMAU: The Group of Seven rich democracies will commit on Tuesday to a new package of coordinated actions... Published 27 Jun, 2022 01:13pm
World France is working on energy contingency plans, says finance minister PARIS: France is working on energy contingency plans because of cuts to gas flows from Russia which have hit the... Published 27 Jun, 2022 12:36pm
Markets Russia slides towards default as payment deadline expires LONDON: Russia edged closer to default on Sunday amid little sign that investors holding its international bonds had... Published 27 Jun, 2022 09:53am
World Russia steps up missile strikes on Ukraine KYIV/POKROVSK, (Ukraine): Russian missiles hit an apartment block and kindergarten in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:48am
Markets Bankrupt Sri Lanka seeks discounted Russian oil COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Sunday announced sending ministers to Russia and Qatar to try and secure cheap... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 01:23am
World France urges producers to cap oil price over Ukraine: Macron office ELMAU: France on Sunday urged oil producers to cap the price of the commodity in order to put the squeeze on Russia... Published 26 Jun, 2022 05:03pm
World Moscow tightens economic grip on southern Ukraine BERDYANSK: Little appears to have changed for Alexei Andrusenko, the head of a foundry in Ukraine’s southern city of... Published 26 Jun, 2022 10:23am
World UK’s Johnson says he fears Ukraine will be coerced to make a ‘bad peace’ KIGALI: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that he feared Ukraine could face pressure to agree a... Published 25 Jun, 2022 01:42pm
World Ukraine forces ordered to withdraw from key battleground city KYIV: Ukrainian forces have been ordered to withdraw from the key battleground city of Sievierodonetsk after weeks... Published 25 Jun, 2022 10:00am
World Yellen to visit South Korea, discuss sanctions on North WASHINGTON/SEOUL: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit South Korea next month for talks on rising... Published 25 Jun, 2022 09:52am
World Ukraine’s EU candidacy will strengthen Europe as Russia threatens freedom: Zelenskiy KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine’s formal candidature to join the European Union was a big step... Published 24 Jun, 2022 11:43am
World World leaders seek united front for Ukraine as war rages on BERLIN: World leaders including US President Joe Biden will seek to close ranks at back-to-back summits from Sunday... Published 24 Jun, 2022 09:42am
Business & Finance Russia says repaid dollar debt in rubles amid default fears MOSCOW: Russia has made two interest payments on dollar-denominated debt in rubles, the country’s finance ministry... Published 24 Jun, 2022 06:15am
World Zelensky blasts Israel over refusal to sanction Russia JERUSALEM: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday intensified his criticism of Israel’s refusal to... Published 23 Jun, 2022 07:24pm
Markets Russia may cut off gas completely, Europe must act now: IEA BRUSSELS: Russia may cut off gas to Europe entirely as it seeks to bolster its political leverage amid the Ukraine... Updated 22 Jun, 2022 07:43pm
Markets Russia, Turkey discuss grain transit from Ukraine MOSCOW: A Turkish defence delegation was in Moscow for talks aimed at resuming grain exports from Ukraine across the... Published 22 Jun, 2022 06:14pm