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
World US and Venezuela swap prisoners SAN ANTONIO: The United States released an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in exchange for 10 American... Published 22 Dec, 2023 05:22am
World Yemen’s Houthis warn they will hit back at US if attacked SANAA: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis rebels, who have launched missiles and drones at cargo ships in the Red Sea,... Published 20 Dec, 2023 08:14pm
Pakistan Pakistan believes in maintaining balanced relationships with all friendly countries: COAS Army chief talks to members of prominent thinktanks and media during US visit Updated 20 Dec, 2023 05:02pm
Business & Finance Japan’s exports fall for first time in three months as China shipments sag TOKYO: Japan’s exports in November fell for the first time in three months dragged down by China-bound chip... Published 20 Dec, 2023 12:21pm
World US launches Red Sea force as ships reroute to avoid attacks MANAMA: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said the United States was leading a multinational operation to... Published 19 Dec, 2023 04:27pm
Markets Goldman cuts 2024 Brent price forecast on strong US supply Goldman Sachs trimmed its price expectation for Brent crude in 2024 by $10 per barrel to between $70 and $90, saying... Published 18 Dec, 2023 11:58am
World Finland to sign defence pact with US HELSINKI: Finland will on Monday Dec. 18 sign a defence cooperation agreement with the United States that will bring... Published 14 Dec, 2023 05:31pm
World Iran warns against proposed US-backed Red Sea force: ISNA DUBAI: Iran’s Defence Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani warned that a proposed US-backed multinational task force to... Published 14 Dec, 2023 02:44pm
World Nepali TikTok influencers reel after sudden ban KATHMANDU: Nepali influencer Anjana Aryal went from homemaker to entrepreneur by sharing recipes on TikTok, but her... Published 13 Dec, 2023 12:39pm
World US sanctions China, Turkiye firms to curb Russia war efforts WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled sanctions Tuesday on individuals and companies based in China, Turkiye, the... Published 12 Dec, 2023 09:06pm
World North Korea condemns US veto of Gaza ceasefire call at UN SEOUL: A North Korean senior official criticised the United States for blocking a UN resolution calling for an... Updated 10 Dec, 2023 04:18pm
World Turkiye's Erdogan denounces UN 'Israel protection council' ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday denounced the UN Security Council after the United... Published 09 Dec, 2023 06:50pm