D-Day: the 6th of June 1944 A terse low-key announcement from General Eisen-hower’s Head Quarters told the world that the long-awaited ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
World US and India agree defence industry cooperation plan NEW DELHI: The United States and India agreed a roadmap for military industrial cooperation Monday, as New Delhi... Published 05 Jun, 2023 05:42pm
World Sudan battles rage as US, Saudi urge new truce talks RIYADH: The United States and Saudi Arabia on Sunday made a renewed push for truce talks between Sudan’s warring... Published 05 Jun, 2023 03:27am
Pakistan US DCM promotes ‘green alliance’ framework KARACHI: The United States Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) in Pakistan, Andrew Schofer, highlighted the US commitment... Published 04 Jun, 2023 03:35am
Print Senior US official to travel to China for rare visit WASHINGTON: A senior US diplomat will embark on a rare trip to Beijing Sunday, the government said, as Washington... Updated 04 Jun, 2023 09:31am
World Biden signs debt ceiling bill into law, averting default WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law a debt ceiling bill passed by Congress after weeks of... Published 03 Jun, 2023 11:38pm
World US imposes economic, visa sanctions over violence in Sudan WASHINGTON: The White House on Thursday announced economic and visa sanctions against Sudanese leaders responsible... Published 02 Jun, 2023 03:56am
World Russia says US accessed thousands of Apple phones in spy plot MOSCOW: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday it had uncovered a US National Security Agency... Published 02 Jun, 2023 03:56am
World Default wave imminent, will peak in 2024? LONDON: A wave of debt defaults by companies in the United States and Europe is imminent, due in part to the fastest... Published 01 Jun, 2023 03:34am
World White House announces new military aid package for Ukraine WASHINGTON: The White House on Wednesday announced the latest in a series of aid packages for Ukraine that includes... Published 31 May, 2023 11:15pm
Markets Fed's Harker says he's inclined to 'skip' a rate hike in June Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said on Wednesday that for the moment he is inclined ... Published 31 May, 2023 10:54pm
World Race against time for US debt crisis bill in Congress WASHINGTON: The bill hammered out by US leaders to prevent the country from a catastrophic default on its debts will... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
World Maduro and Lula hit out at US sanctions on Venezuela BRASILIA: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Brazilian leader Luis Inacio Lula de Silva on Monday assailed U.S.... Published 29 May, 2023 11:13pm
Business & Finance British, US law firms unveil $3.4-bn merger LONDON: British law firm Allen & Overy and US peer Shearman & Sterling on Monday unveiled a merger to create... Published 29 May, 2023 04:27am
World US, Saudi Arabia call for extended ceasefire in Sudan DUBAI: Saudi Arabia and the United States called on Sunday for the extension of a ceasefire deal that has brought... Published 29 May, 2023 04:27am
Markets Oil prices edge higher as US closes in on debt deal HOUSTON: Oil prices ticked up on Friday as US officials appeared close to striking a debt ceiling deal, and as the... Published 29 May, 2023 04:27am
Business & Finance Private equity steps up lending as US banks pull back NEW YORK: The turmoil facing US regional banks has prompted some lenders to step back, leaving space for investors... Published 29 May, 2023 04:27am
World FBI files uncover plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II LONDON: A newly released cache of FBI files has revealed a potential plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during... Published 27 May, 2023 06:10am
Markets IMF says US interest rates need to stay higher to bring inflation down DETROIT: The International Monetary Fund on Friday said U.S. interest rates will likely need to remain higher for... Published 26 May, 2023 11:06pm
World US sees 'serious threat' as Iran unveils new missile WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday called Iran's missile program a "serious threat" after the clerical state... Published 26 May, 2023 01:14am
Opinion Riyal politic Once again Saudi Arabia is using its position as the financial superpower of the Middle East – it sits on top of ... Updated 25 May, 2023 07:12am
World US concerned over UN official's meeting with Russian wanted by the ICC: State Dept WASHINGTON: The United States is "deeply concerned" by a meeting between a leading United Nations official for... Published 25 May, 2023 12:00am
Markets Change in tone in U.S. debt talks could prompt rating action before default: Moody's NEW YORK: Rating agency Moody's expects the U.S. government will continue to pay its debts on time, but public... Published 24 May, 2023 11:44pm
Markets Fed agreed in May need for more rate hikes was 'less certain,' meeting minutes show WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve officials "generally agreed" last month that the need for further interest rate ... Published 24 May, 2023 11:16pm
Print MoFA to discuss US sanctions on IP gas pipeline today ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has convened an inter-ministerial meeting on Wednesday (today) to... Updated 24 May, 2023 08:42am
World Sudan ceasefire monitoring group, U.S. discussing alleged violations: State Dept WASHINGTON: The Saudi Arabia-based committee set up to monitor a ceasefire agreed between Sudan's army and the... Published 23 May, 2023 11:22pm
World Biden, McCarthy to talk US debt ceiling with deadline 10 days away WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy will meet on Monday to discuss... Published 22 May, 2023 10:49pm
World Battles rage hours after Sudan rivals agree to ceasefire KHARTOUM: Residents of Sudan’s capital again awoke to heavy clashes Sunday morning just hours after rival generals... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
World China says US chipmaker Micron failed security review BEIJING: China’s cybersecurity watchdog said Sunday US chipmaker Micron had failed a national security probe and... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Print G7 leaders outline ‘de-risk, not decouple’ approach to China HIROSHIMA, (Japan): Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday drew a parallel between the destruction of Bakhmut and... Updated 22 May, 2023 08:59am