US says backs ‘democratic’ order in Pakistan WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday that it backed democratic principles in Pakistan after former prime... Published 26 Aug, 2022 05:35am
World Zawahiri killing: US travellers warned of increased violence risk WASHINGTON: The US State Department Tuesday warned Americans traveling abroad they face an increased risk of ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:37am
Pakistan US removes Pakistan from Tier 2 human trafficking ‘watchlist’ WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Wednesday released its 2022 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report that calls ... Published 21 Jul, 2022 05:40am
World US hopes for G20 action on Ukraine even with Russia presence TOKYO: The United States believes Group of 20 talks in Bali can make progress related to the Ukraine crisis despite... Published 07 Jul, 2022 01:04pm
World US, Chinese foreign ministers to meet at G-20 this week WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi alongside the G20... Published 05 Jul, 2022 05:30pm
World US, Taliban talk earthquake aid, foreign reserves in Doha WASHINGTON: Talks between the United States and the Taliban continued in Doha earlier this week to discuss ... Updated 02 Jul, 2022 11:43am
World Human trafficking raises alarm in divided Cyprus NICOSIA: Cyprus’s frozen conflict is providing fertile ground for human traffickers with cases at “alarming”... Published 18 Apr, 2022 06:51am
World US orders non-essential staff to leave Shanghai as virus surges SHANGHAI: The United States announced Tuesday it had ordered all non-essential employees at its Shanghai consulate... Published 12 Apr, 2022 09:10am
World US advises that Moscow may ‘detain’ Americans in Russia: State Dept WASHINGTON: The US State Department issued a travel advisory on Tuesday warning that Moscow “may single out and... Published 30 Mar, 2022 10:30am
World India says reviewing procedures after missile 'accidentally fired' into Pakistan NEW DELHI: India is reviewing its standard operating procedures for weapons systems and will immediately fix any... Updated 15 Mar, 2022 03:56pm
World UN nuclear watchdog chief in Tehran for talks as UK says deal 'close' Updated 05 Mar, 2022 12:29pm
World Russia expels US's second highest official at embassy in Moscow: US State Department WASHINGTON: Russia has expelled the US deputy chief of mission to Russia, Bart Gorman, a State Department... Published 17 Feb, 2022 08:09pm
World Biden and Putin speak; US pulls embassy staff, military trainers from Ukraine WASHINGTON/MOSCOW: US President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Saturday after Washington... Published 13 Feb, 2022 05:48am
World US offers $10mn reward to help track IS-K leader WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday offered a $10-million reward for information leading to the "identification... Published 08 Feb, 2022 12:16am
World US warns Chinese firms against helping Russia against potential Ukraine sanctions WASHINGTON: The United States warned Chinese firms on Thursday they would face consequences if they sought to evade... Published 04 Feb, 2022 10:43am
World US-led raid in Syria targets militant, many civilian casualties: residents AMMAN: A US-led coalition raid on Thursday targeted a suspected al Qaeda-affiliated militant in the northern Syrian... Updated 03 Feb, 2022 12:36pm
World US approves $2.56 billion in military sales to Egypt WASHINGTON: The US State Department approved Tuesday two major military equipment sales to Egypt of transport... Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:39am
World Flicker of hope for Western 'hostages' in Iran VIENNA: When Barry Rosen, one of those held in Tehran's American embassy in the 1979-81 crisis, saw coverage of the... Published 26 Jan, 2022 09:52am
World US moves to tighten Iran sanctions enforcement as nuclear talks stall DUBAI: The Biden administration is moving to tighten enforcement of sanctions against Iran with the despatch of a... Published 09 Dec, 2021 05:21pm
World US options when Iran nuclear deal talks resume WASHINGTON: The United States under President Joe Biden is to resume on Monday indirect negotiations with Iran in... Published 28 Nov, 2021 10:57am
World Taliban says Doha talks to open 'new chapter' with US KABUL: Next week's talks between the United States and the Taliban in Doha -- the second such meeting since the... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:36pm
World Russia not expecting progress at talks with US on visas, diplomats MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday said it does not expect progress in talks in the coming weeks with the United States on... Published 07 Nov, 2021 05:39am
Print Saudi gets first arms deal under Biden with air-to-air missiles WASHINGTON: The US State Department approved its first major arms sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under US... Updated 06 Nov, 2021 09:41am
World US, UK warn citizens of threat to Kabul hotels KABUL: The United States and Britain warned their citizens on Monday to avoid hotels in Afghanistan, days after... Published 11 Oct, 2021 11:45am
World US says to hold first in-person talks with Taliban since Afghan withdrawal WASHINGTON: The United States and the Taliban will hold their first in-person talks since the US withdrawal from... Published 09 Oct, 2021 08:54am
World US reveals nuclear bomb numbers after Trump blackout WASHINGTON: The US State Department published on Tuesday the number of nuclear warheads the country stockpiles for... Published 07 Oct, 2021 04:25am
World US State Department 'condemns' North Korea missile launch WASHINGTON: The US State Department said Monday it "condemns" North Korea's apparent missile launch and urged... Published 28 Sep, 2021 09:15am
World 'Everybody screwed up': Blame game begins over turbulent US exit from Afghanistan WASHINGTON: A week into the evacuation from Kabul, the US military was forced to take a drastic step: stop all... Published 02 Sep, 2021 05:07pm
World Veteran Afghan strongmen to form new front for negotiating with Taliban Khalid Noor, son of Atta Mohammad Noor, the once-powerful governor of northern Afghanistan's Balkh province, said the group comprised of veteran ethnic Uzbek leader Abdul Rashid Dostum and others opposed to the Taliban's takeover Published 29 Aug, 2021 11:39am
World Western nations warn of terror threat at Kabul airport London issues a similar warning, adding, if you can leave Afghanistan safely by other means, you should do so immediately Updated 26 Aug, 2021 12:09pm
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost