Israel PM, defence minister talk to Abbas ahead of Biden visit RAMALLAH: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas spoke with Israel’s prime minister after a rare meeting with the Jewish... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:41pm
World Israel asks Saudis to let Makkah pilgrims fly direct from Tel Aviv JERUSALEM: Israel's regional cooperation minister said on Thursday that he had asked Saudi Arabia to admit direct... Published 07 Jul, 2022 06:03pm
Markets Asian markets rise on talk Biden to roll back some China tariffs HONG KONG: Asian markets rose Tuesday on growing speculation US President Joe Biden is about to roll back some of ... Published 05 Jul, 2022 09:41am
World 10 dead in Ukraine apartment strike, after Russia quits Snake Island KYIV: At least 10 people were killed Friday in a strike on a Ukrainian apartment building, a day after Russian... Published 01 Jul, 2022 09:43am
World US disburses $1.3bn of promised aid to Ukraine WASHINGTON: The US Treasury Department announced Wednesday the transfer of $1.3 billion in economic aid to Ukraine... Published 30 Jun, 2022 11:58am
World Expanding NATO squares up to Russia as Putin slams ‘imperial’ alliance MADRID: The United States vowed to reinforce Europe’s defences in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as NATO... Published 30 Jun, 2022 11:31am
Markets White House says discussions have begun with India on Russia gas cap implementation ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday discussions have begun... Published 28 Jun, 2022 07:18pm
World North Korea says US is setting up Asian NATO; vows stronger defence SEOUL: North Korea has accused the United States of setting up a military alliance like NATO in Asia, saying the... Published 27 Jun, 2022 11:17am
World World leaders seek united front for Ukraine as war rages on BERLIN: World leaders including US President Joe Biden will seek to close ranks at back-to-back summits from Sunday... Published 24 Jun, 2022 09:42am
Print Oil slumps nearly 3pc NEW YORK: Oil prices tumbled about 3% on Wednesday as investors worried that rate hikes by the Federal Reserve could... Published 23 Jun, 2022 06:05am
Markets Yellen says gasoline tax holiday worth considering as anti-inflation tool TORONTO: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday that a gasoline tax holiday should be considered as a way... Published 21 Jun, 2022 10:19am
World Biden warns US inflation could last ‘for a while’ BEVERLY HILLS: President Joe Biden cautioned that US inflation could last “for a while” after data on Friday showed... Published 11 Jun, 2022 01:26pm
World Biden says Ukraine's Zelensky 'didn't want to hear' warnings about invasion LOS ANGELES: US President Joe Biden said that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky "didn't want to hear"... Updated 11 Jun, 2022 06:01pm
World At Summit of the Americas, US rolls out measures to help migrants LOS ANGELES: The United States rolled out a raft of actions to support migrants on Friday as US President Joe Biden... Published 11 Jun, 2022 06:13am
World Biden faces discord at Americas summit LOS ANGELES: US President Joe Biden faced open criticism Thursday at an Americas summit, along with complaints about... Published 10 Jun, 2022 11:36am
World Laying out pledges, Biden urges Americas to prove democracy works LOS ANGELES: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged leaders of the Americas to prove that democracy works as he... Published 09 Jun, 2022 10:58am
World Biden opens door to possible trip to Saudi Arabia REHOBOTH BEACH: President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged on Friday that he may travel to Saudi Arabia soon, a trip... Published 03 Jun, 2022 09:12pm
World Biden makes emotional appeal for action on gun violence WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Thursday made a fervent appeal for lawmakers to pass tougher gun control laws,... Published 03 Jun, 2022 11:03am
World Biden announces new $700 million in military aid for Ukraine WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday a new $700 million weapons package for Ukraine that will... Published 01 Jun, 2022 10:03pm
World US rocket systems for Ukraine not meant to strike Russia: White House WASHINGTON: The United States will provide advanced rocket systems to Ukraine to use in defense against Russian... Published 01 Jun, 2022 07:39pm
World Biden to console Texas town reeling from school massacre UVALDE: US President Joe Biden will visit Uvalde on Sunday to console residents mourning 19 children and two... Published 29 May, 2022 10:59am
World Iran urges Biden to ditch Trump strategy for nuclear deal DAVOS: Iran’s foreign minister on Thursday urged US President Joe Biden to lift economic sanctions and abandon his... Published 27 May, 2022 07:30am
World Biden says 13 countries to join new Asia-Pacific trade framework TOKYO: President Joe Biden announced Monday in Tokyo that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade... Updated 23 May, 2022 02:05pm
Print Biden warns of potentially ‘consequential’ monkeypox spread SEOUL: Monkeypox has caught the attention of US President Joe Biden, who said Sunday that people should be on guard... Updated 23 May, 2022 09:53am
World War in Ukraine: Latest developments KYIV: Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine: More than 1,000 Mariupol fighters remain:... Published 19 May, 2022 11:37am
World US is flooded with guns: Justice Dept WASHINGTON: US firearms makers produced over 139 million guns for the commercial market over the two decades from... Published 18 May, 2022 11:24am
World US helped raise $3.1 billion for global pandemic response WASHINGTON: The United States helped raise over $3.1 billion in commitments to the international pandemic response... Published 12 May, 2022 05:37pm
World Biden heads to Ohio to tout industrial renewal plan WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will travel to political battleground state Ohio on Friday to announce the launch... Published 06 May, 2022 03:00pm
World Biden to seek $33 billion for Ukraine, a massive jump in funding WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will ask Congress on Thursday for $33 billion to support Ukraine – a dramatic... Published 28 Apr, 2022 07:45pm
Print Russian-affiliated ships banned: Biden unveils new $800m US military aid for Ukraine WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden announced an additional $800 million security assistance package for Ukraine on... Published 22 Apr, 2022 05:36am