US, Britain wage strikes against Houthis in Yemen WASHINGTON: The United States and Britain launched strikes against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, in the... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
World US plans more strikes in Middle East against Iran-backed groups WASHINGTON: The United States plans to undertake further strikes after the killing of three US troops by... Updated 04 Feb, 2024 10:06pm
Markets Russian oil flows through Red Sea still face lower risks LONDON: Tankers carrying Russian oil have continued sailing through the Red Sea largely uninterrupted by Houthi... Published 01 Feb, 2024 12:08pm
Pakistan Pakistan, US sign agreement on cultural property protection ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States on Tuesday signed an agreement on cultural property protection aimed at... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
World UN chief to meet donor nations after refugee agency accusations UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet Tuesday with key donors to the UN agency... Published 30 Jan, 2024 12:15pm
World Ukraine uncovers $40 million defence embezzlement scheme KYIV: Ukrainian defence officials and corporate leaders sought to steal about $40 million through a fraudulent arms... Published 28 Jan, 2024 11:31am
World Campaign to degrade Houthi capability will continue: UK’s Cameron LONDON: British foreign minister David Cameron said action to degrade Houthi capabilities in Yemen would continue... Published 23 Jan, 2024 01:01pm
World New Zealand to send defence team to support Red Sea security SYDNEY: New Zealand will deploy a six-member defence team to the Middle East as part of an international coalition... Published 23 Jan, 2024 10:23am
World Antony Blinken builds US ties with Africa west coast as Sahel concerns grow ABIDJAN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday opens a week-long tour of Africa’s west coast as he seeks to... Published 22 Jan, 2024 10:49am
World Middle East missile attacks raise Gaza escalation risk WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD: Missile attacks in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen on Saturday threw into sharp focus the... Published 21 Jan, 2024 11:44am
World US re-designates Houthis as ‘terrorist’ entity WASHINGTON: The United States announced Wednesday that it will put Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels back on a list... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan US condemns Iranian strikes WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday condemned recent Iranian strikes in Pakistan, Iraq and Syria, which ... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
World North Korean foreign minister to visit Russia: KCNA SEOUL: North Korea’s foreign minister will visit Russia this coming week, state media reported Sunday, with... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:30pm
World India, US seek to bolster trade ties, work together on critical minerals NEW DELHI: India and the United States have agreed to bolster trade ties and deepen cooperation in areas such as... Updated 13 Jan, 2024 07:59pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields dip at end of busy week of issuance LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields dipped on Friday, as the market celebrated getting through a busy week of... Published 12 Jan, 2024 03:18pm
World Aggression widens: US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen, officials say WASHINGTON/ADEN: The United States and Britain launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets... Updated 12 Jan, 2024 11:32am
Technology OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to meet US House Speaker Mike Johnson WASHINGTON: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will meet with Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson on... Published 11 Jan, 2024 11:36am
World North Korea’s Kim visits arms factories amid criticism over trade with Russia SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited arms factories this week, state media outlet KCNA reported on... Published 10 Jan, 2024 10:32am
Pakistan Blome discusses political situation with Bilawal ISLAMABAD: The United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Monday discussed the current political issues,... Published 09 Jan, 2024 04:18am
World US offers $10m for Hamas financial information WASHINGTON: The United States is offering up to $10 million for information on five Hamas financiers or anything... Published 06 Jan, 2024 05:17am
Markets Asia’s LNG imports hit record, but supply surge keeps price muted: Russell LAUNCESTON: Asia’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) rose to a record in December, but spot prices remained... Published 05 Jan, 2024 12:24pm
World US readies aid as Japan earthquake death toll nears 100 WAJIMA: The United States said on Friday it is preparing military logistical support and aid for regions in Japan... Published 05 Jan, 2024 11:51am
World Iran blames Israel, US for deadly blasts near grave of Guards general Soleimani TEHRAN: Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 95 people in... Published 04 Jan, 2024 12:30pm
Markets Most Asian currencies, stocks start 2024 on the back foot, key economic data in focus Most Asian currencies and stocks started the year on the back foot, with the South Korean won retreating the most,... Published 02 Jan, 2024 11:41am
World North Korea to launch new satellites, build drones as it warns war inevitable SEOUL: North Korea vowed to launch three new spy satellites, build military drones, and boost its nuclear arsenal in... Updated 31 Dec, 2023 07:35pm
World G7 leaders to discuss legal theory on seizing Russian assets CHRISTIANSTED: G7 leaders will discuss a new legal theory that would enable the seizure of $300 billion in frozen... Published 29 Dec, 2023 12:07pm
Technology China’s Huawei says expects revenue up almost nine percent in 2023 BEIJING: Chinese tech giant Huawei said Friday it “weathered the storm” of US sanctions as it announced a rise of... Published 29 Dec, 2023 09:40am
Business & Finance Intel to get $3.2 billion government grant for new $25 billion Israel chip plant OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s government agreed to give Intel Corp a $3.2 billion grant for new $25 billion chip... Published 26 Dec, 2023 03:07pm
World Israel PM says Hamas must be destroyed for peace CAIRO/GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep fighting in Gaza until... Published 26 Dec, 2023 10:55am
World US starts targeting banks that help Russian war in Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States said Friday it will impose sanctions on foreign banks that support Russia’s war in... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
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