Iranian president says Tehran 'never has hope' in Vienna nuclear talks Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday Tehran "never" pins hope on ongoing talks in Vienna aimed at reviving... Updated 11 Feb, 2022 03:55pm
Sports Tearful snowboard legend White misses Olympic medal in farewell ZHANGJIAKOU: An emotional Shaun White said there was "no agony, just happiness" after the snowboard legend missed ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 11:10am
World Biden clings to Covid caution as US seeks to leave pandemic behind WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden declared victory too early the last time that Covid seemed to be ending in the ... Published 10 Feb, 2022 10:30am
Technology EU joins chips race with 42bn euro bid to rival Asia BRUSSELS: The EU launches a plan Tuesday to raise tens of billions of euros to boost semiconductor production in... Published 08 Feb, 2022 10:02am
Markets Oil hits fresh seven-year highs, closing out seven weeks of gains NEW YORK: Oil prices surged to fresh seven-year highs on Friday, headed for a seventh straight weekly increase, ... Updated 04 Feb, 2022 09:26pm
World Russia says it is still studying US response to security demands MOSCOW: Russia's Foreign Ministry is still studying the US response to Moscow's security demands and will brief... Published 04 Feb, 2022 03:26pm
World US warns Chinese firms against helping Russia against potential Ukraine sanctions WASHINGTON: The United States warned Chinese firms on Thursday they would face consequences if they sought to evade... Published 04 Feb, 2022 10:43am
World US faces snags in bid to speed up at-risk Afghan evacuations WASHINGTON: A lack of flights and the search for a new US reception center are among the hurdles facing the White... Published 04 Feb, 2022 10:19am
Sports US curler Shuster, speed skater Bowe named Games flagbearers BEIJING: John Shuster will become the first curler to carry the American flag at an Olympic opening ceremony when ... Published 03 Feb, 2022 11:56am
Sports US coach defends venue as Honduras suffer in big chill SAINT PAUL: United States coach Gregg Berhalter defended the decision to stage Wednesday's World Cup qualifier... Published 03 Feb, 2022 11:14am
World US to send fighter jets to assist UAE after Houthi attacks DUBAI: The United States said it is sending fighter jets to assist the United Arab Emirates following missile ... Updated 02 Feb, 2022 12:47pm
World US calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting on North Korea: diplomats UNITED NATIONS: The United States has requested an emergency meeting on Thursday of the UN Security Council on North... Published 02 Feb, 2022 10:15am
Business & Finance Starbucks reports higher profits, but Omicron adds costs NEW YORK: Starbucks reported higher quarterly profits Tuesday, but said an unexpectedly costly hit from the latest... Published 02 Feb, 2022 10:05am
World Qatar reaches deal with Taliban to resume evacuations Qatar has reached an agreement with the Taliban to resume chartered evacuations out of Kabul airport, Axios reported... Published 01 Feb, 2022 04:37pm
World UN agency says gaps in Belarus flight rerouting probe MONTREAL: The UN aviation agency on Monday extended its investigation into a bomb warning aboard a Ryanair flight... Published 01 Feb, 2022 10:47am
Markets JGB 10-year yield hits six-year high as global tightening pressures BOJ TOKYO: Benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond yields climbed on Monday to their highest since the start of the... Published 31 Jan, 2022 01:03pm
Business & Finance Miami's lure during Covid sends housing prices through the roof MIAMI: Miami resident Maria Ruby learned last month that her rent will shoot up 65 percent in February. She cannot... Published 30 Jan, 2022 11:30am
World Russia doesn't want war but will defend its interests: minister MOSCOW: Moscow doesn't want war but will not allow its interests to be ignored, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei... Published 28 Jan, 2022 03:13pm
World US rejects Russia demand on Ukraine but talks see new life WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday rejected Russia's key demand to bar Ukraine from NATO and said it ... Published 27 Jan, 2022 10:10am
Markets Los Angeles set to ban oil drilling in city LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles looks set to ban oil drilling in the city after councillors voted Wednesday to stop the... Published 27 Jan, 2022 09:57am
World Qatar emir to meet with Biden in Washington Jan 31: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will receive Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the White House on... Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:43am
World Gun insurance would become compulsory under proposed California city law LOS ANGELES: Gun owners would be compelled to take out insurance to cover any damage caused by their weapon, under a... Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:25am
World North Korea appears to have fired cruise missiles SEOUL: North Korea fired what appeared to be two cruise missiles into the sea off its east coast on Tuesday, South... Published 25 Jan, 2022 11:27am
World US reports nearly 2mn migrant apprehensions at southern border in 2021 WASHINGTON: Almost 180,000 migrants were apprehended attempting to enter the United States from Mexico in December,... Published 25 Jan, 2022 11:06am
World US deputy special envoy for Iran leaves post amid Iran nuclear talks WASHINGTON: A senior member of the US team negotiating with Iran has left the role amid a report of differences of... Published 25 Jan, 2022 10:09am
Markets Euro zone yields fall on geopolitical risks, eyes on Italy's vote Euro zone government bond yields fell on Monday as worries about a possible Russian attack on Ukraine boosted demand... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:41pm
World US navy stops ship carrying 'explosive precursor' from Iran MANAMA: The US navy said Sunday it had stopped a ship carrying 40 tons of a fertiliser that can be used to make... Published 23 Jan, 2022 01:46pm
Business & Finance Record year for Argentine wine exports BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's bottled wine exports hit a historic high in 2021 worth $817 million, the foreign ministry... Published 23 Jan, 2022 11:11am
World Political advisers to hold four-way talks on Ukraine in Paris MOSCOW: Political advisers from Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany will hold “Normandy format” talks on eastern... Published 23 Jan, 2022 05:17am
World West warns Russia against 'any' Ukraine incursion BERLIN: The United States and its allies have warned Moscow Thursday of grave consequences if "any" of the tens of... Published 21 Jan, 2022 09:36am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees