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EU ahead of US in vaccination drive

The figures mean Europe has now nosed ahead of the US in the vaccine drive

Published 03 Aug, 2021 05:23pm

Technology

Huawei exec due back in Canada court over US extradition request

The arrests were seen by Ottawa as retaliation for Meng's detention, which Beijing denies

Published 03 Aug, 2021 09:46am

Markets

Asian markets drop as Delta fans recovery concerns

Wellington, Taipei and Jakarta edged up

Published 03 Aug, 2021 09:43am

World

US to take in thousands of more Afghan refugees

In light of increased levels of Taliban violence, the US government is working to provide certain Afghans, including those who worked with the United States, the opportunity for refugee resettlement to the United States," says State Department

Published 02 Aug, 2021 05:20pm

Markets

South Korea stocks end higher on tech boost, upbeat exports data

The won ended at 1,150.9 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform, 0.05% lower than its previous close at 1,150.3

Published 02 Aug, 2021 12:56pm

World

South Korea says no decision on joint US military drills, but exercises should not create North Korea tension

But the negotiations stalled following a failed second summit in 2019 between Kim and Trump

Published 02 Aug, 2021 11:15am

Print

US, UK believe Iran attacked Israeli-managed tanker

LONDON/WASHINGTON: The United States and Britain said on Sunday they believed Iran carried out an attack on an...

Published 02 Aug, 2021 05:18am

Print

Pakistan, US NSAs discuss Afghan situation

WASHINGTON: National Security Advisers (NSAs) of Pakistan and the United States have agreed to “sustain the...

Published 31 Jul, 2021 02:47am

World

US condemns 'harassment' of foreign journalists in China

Zhao on Thursday said foreign correspondents enjoy an open and free reporting environment in China

Published 30 Jul, 2021 10:12am

World

Philippines says US military deal 'in full force again'

The deal has been prolonged three times since then, most recently in June after months of negotiations between the two sides

Updated 30 Jul, 2021 10:10am

World

US Defence Secretary says committed to stable, constructive relationship with China

SINGAPORE: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday he was committed to having a constructive relationship...

Updated 27 Jul, 2021 04:20pm

World

U.S. will not lift travel restrictions, citing Delta variant, White House says

"Given where we are today ... with the Delta variant, we will maintain existing travel restrictions at this point," White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Monday, citing the spread of the Delta variant in the United States and abroad. "Driven by the Delta variant, cases are rising here at home, particularly among those who are unvaccinated and appear likely continue to increase in the weeks ahead."

Published 27 Jul, 2021 02:34am

World

US renews call on Myanmar to free journalist amid Covid fears

WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday renewed calls on Myanmar's junta to free a jailed US journalist as concerns...

Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am

World

US launches air strikes in aid of embattled Afghan forces

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby tells reporters on Thursday the air strikes were in support of Afghan security forces in recent days but does not provide details
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says the strikes were on Wednesday night on the outskirts of the southern city of Kandahar, killing three of their fighters and destroying two vehicles

Published 23 Jul, 2021 02:26pm

World

Foreign missions in Kabul issue joint call for Taliban ceasefire

'This Eid al-Adha, Taliban should lay down their weapons for good and show the world their commitment to the peace process'

Published 19 Jul, 2021 01:58pm

Technology

US tech companies disappointed with DACA ruling

NEW YORK: Some US tech companies express disappointment with a ruling by a federal judge that blocked new...

Published 19 Jul, 2021 06:17am

World

Biden promises to appeal immigration ruling, urges Congress to act

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Saturday vowed to preserve a program that protects from deportation hundreds of...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

World

US open to China talks as State number two visits Asia

WASHINGTON: The United States is open to high-level talks with China on their tense relationship, a State Department...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

World

Australia says last troops withdrawn from Afghanistan

Australia announced in April that it would remove its remaining troops by September in line with the US decision to end its military operations in the war-torn country

Published 11 Jul, 2021 11:04am

World

Biden lost faith in the US mission in Afghanistan over a decade ago

On a trip to Kabul in January 2009, shortly before he was sworn in as vice president, Biden had warned Afghanistan's then-President Hamid Karzai that he could lose Washington's support

Updated 09 Jul, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

US has not asked PM for military bases, govt bringing it up on its own: Bilawal

Last month, the premier had stated that Pakistan will "absolutely not" allow any bases

Updated 08 Jul, 2021 07:49pm

Business & Finance

German exports rise, approaching pre-pandemic levels

Their level is now just 0.3 percent under the level recorded in February 2020, before the pandemic dramatically curtailed trade and travel

Published 08 Jul, 2021 12:32pm

Markets

US, Canada raise concern over Mexico energy, investment climate

Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng reiterated Canada's ongoing concern with the investment climate in Mexico specifically in energy and mining sectors

Published 08 Jul, 2021 12:22pm

World

Haiti police battle gunmen who killed president, amid fears of chaos

The gunmen spoke English and Spanish, said interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph, who assumed the leadership of the country, where the majority speak French or Haitian Creole

Published 08 Jul, 2021 11:42am