US hits debt ceiling amid standoff between Republicans, Democrats WASHINGTON: The US government hit its $31.4 trillion borrowing limit on Thursday, amid a standoff between the... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
World US debt limit negotiations to take time, but agreement expected: Moody's NEW YORK: The US Congress will likely reach an agreement on a new debt limit before the Treasury exhausts... Published 19 Jan, 2023 11:02pm
Markets ICE canola futures up WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures edged higher on Tuesday, but lagged bigger gains by soybeans. March canola... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
World US seeks Canadian help to ease crowding at US-Mexico border MEXICO CITY: The United States is looking to Canada to help cope with the growing number of migrants at the United... Published 11 Jan, 2023 10:57am
Markets Oil rises 1pc as petroleum demand likely to touch record next year HOUSTON: Oil prices climbed marginally on Tuesday as the US government forecast record global petroleum consumption... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Print US embassy ‘prohibits’ Americans from visiting upscale hotel ISLAMABAD: The United States has prohibited American citizens from visiting Islamabad’s Marriott Hotel due to... Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:29am
World More visas for Afghans who helped US included in spending bill WASHINGTON: A provision to provide 4,000 more visas for Afghans who worked with the United States was included in a... Published 21 Dec, 2022 07:03am
World High-level US team to visit China in effort to repair ties WASHINGTON: The US government is sending its first high-level delegation to China since a pledge made last month by... Published 12 Dec, 2022 07:18am
World High-level US envoys to visit China in effort to repair ties WASHINGTON: The US government is sending its first high-level delegation to China since a pledge made last month by... Published 11 Dec, 2022 10:42am
Pakistan US donates $7.5m worth of medical oxygen supplies ISLAMABAD: The US government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), donated $7.5 million ... Published 08 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Markets Oil dips, hits lowest mark since January HOUSTON: Oil edged to its lowest since the start of the year in volatile trading, after US government data showed an... Published 08 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Markets US natgas futures down NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 3% to a two-week low on Friday on forecasts for less cold weather and... Published 04 Dec, 2022 03:37am
Pakistan US, FAO have delivered $8m aid to flood-hit farmers: Blome ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador Donald Blome said on Thursday that the US government, in partnership with the UN... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
World Breakthrough in Venezuela talks spurs US to ease embargo MEXICO CITY: The government of Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan opposition broke a political stalemate Saturday ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
World US to provide $4.5bn to Ukraine through World Bank WASHINGTON: The US government said Tuesday it would provide $4.5 billion in financial support for Ukraine, with the... Published 22 Nov, 2022 11:23pm
World Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman immune from Khashoggi suit: US govt WASHINGTON: The US government recommended on Thursday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was immune from... Published 18 Nov, 2022 04:41pm
Business & Finance Dollar loses ground after economic data boosts risk appetite NEW YORK/LONDON: The US dollar lost ground to other currencies including the euro, the yen and sterling after US... Published 16 Nov, 2022 05:50am
Print Blome tells APTMA leadership, members: US wants to deepen trade relations with Pakistan LAHORE: Donald Blome, US Ambassador to Pakistan, said on Friday the US government was keen to foster bilateral trade... Updated 12 Nov, 2022 09:34am
Markets Crop Watch: Final cornfields disappoint, producers look to 2023 NAPERVILLE, (Ill.): The final three US Crop Watch fields were harvested within the last week, all corn, and two of... Published 09 Nov, 2022 03:41am
World US envoy’s meeting with Hungarian judges triggers diplomatic spat BUDAPEST: The US embassy in Hungary said on Thursday that comments in the Hungarian right-wing press that two local... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Markets Oil rises to 3-week highs NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Wednesday to three-week highs, as OPEC+ agreed to its deepest cuts to production since... Published 06 Oct, 2022 05:59am
World US to send mobile rocket launchers to Ukraine in $625mn aid package WASHINGTON: The Biden administration's next security assistance package for Ukraine is expected to include four High... Published 04 Oct, 2022 01:00am
World US adds Iran cargo planes flying to Russia to export violation list WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department on Monday said it will add three Iranian cargo planes serving Russia to a ... Published 20 Sep, 2022 12:08am
Markets EU wheat eases after rally, little moved by USDA report PARIS: Euronext wheat edged lower on Monday in step with Chicago as the cereal gave back some of last week’s ... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:12am
World Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus China’s Guangzhou on Wednesday imposed COVID-19 curbs in parts of the city, joining Shenzhen in battling local... Published 31 Aug, 2022 11:05am
Markets Malaysian palm oil futures lower KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday from a six-week closing high hit in the previous session,... Published 16 Aug, 2022 03:59am
Pakistan US provides mobile lab to Sindh for enhancing Covid-19 testing capacity KARACHI: The US government has presented a mobile biosafety laboratory to the Sindh Department of Health to... Published 05 Aug, 2022 06:27am
Pakistan Diagnosis of Covid-19: US govt donates four mobile labs to NIH ISLAMABAD: The US government has donated four mobile laboratories to the National Institute of Health (NIH) in order... Published 07 Jul, 2022 05:35am
Opinion Covid air war being lost, experts warn, urging mass ventilation The world is still not using one of its most effective weapons against Covid — properly ventilating public spaces... Published 03 Jul, 2022 05:39am
Editorials Energy: From Russia with love EDITORIAL: A Business Recorder exclusive notes that the Shehbaz Sharif-led government has begun to consider ... Updated 28 Jun, 2022 08:06am