US weekly jobless claims fall; layoffs jump in March WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the picture of... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Print US’ Blome briefed about constant IMF procrastination Ishaq Dar shares pragmatic policy decisions being taken by government in order to arrest the economic decline Updated 07 Apr, 2023 08:55am
World Biden report on Afghanistan blames Trump for degraded US operations WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday released a summary of after-action reports on the U.S.'... Published 06 Apr, 2023 11:37pm
Markets Why US natural gas output keeps rising as prices sink NEW YORK: US natural gas prices last week plunged to a 30-month low, crossing below $2 per million British thermal... Published 06 Apr, 2023 06:20am
World US, Britain walk out at UN on Russian wanted for war crimes UNITED NATIONS: The United States, Britain, Albania and Malta walked out on Russia's envoy for children's rights -... Published 06 Apr, 2023 12:21am
World China warns Philippine-US base deal ‘endangering regional peace’ BEIJING: China warned on Tuesday that Washington was “endangering regional peace” in a new deal with the... Published 05 Apr, 2023 06:16am
World Finland joins NATO in historic shift sparked by Russia’s war BRUSSELS: Finland’s blue-and-white Nordic cross flag was hoisted outside NATO headquarters on Tuesday as it became... Published 05 Apr, 2023 06:16am
World Trump charged with hush-money scheme to boost 2016 election chances NEW YORK: Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in a history-making moment on Tuesday to 34 felony counts... Updated 05 Apr, 2023 04:40am
World Trump leaves Florida home to surrender to charges in NY WEST PALM BEACH: Donald Trump left his Florida home Monday bound for New York where he will surrender to criminal... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
World US welcomes World Bank reforms, pushes for more ambitious changes WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday welcomed plans by the World Bank to boost annual lending by $5 billion to... Published 04 Apr, 2023 12:09am
World US urges release of WSJ reporter, Russia sees politicization WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich,... Published 03 Apr, 2023 07:40am
World Chinese FM says Japanese chip curbs to drive Beijing’s self-reliance BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang told his Japanese counterpart on Sunday that Tokyo’s new export ... Published 03 Apr, 2023 07:29am
World Russia condemns Western ‘hype’ over US journalist’s arrest MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign minister on Sunday condemned Western “hype” over the arrest of US journalist Evan... Published 03 Apr, 2023 07:18am
World Deadly storms and tornadoes sweep through US WASHINGTON: The death toll from a major storm system that has lashed the south-central and eastern United States ... Published 03 Apr, 2023 07:12am
World Republican Hutchinson to run for US president in 2024, urges Trump to drop out WASHINGTON: Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his 2024 US presidential candidacy on Sunday with a... Published 03 Apr, 2023 06:36am
Business & Finance Apple launches ‘buy now, pay later’ service in US NEW YORK: Apple Inc on Tuesday launched its buy now, pay later (BNPL) service in the United States, a move that is... Published 03 Apr, 2023 06:36am
World Deadly storms and tornadoes sweep through US WASHINGTON: The death toll from a major storm system that has lashed the south-central and eastern US with... Updated 02 Apr, 2023 12:42pm
World Trump to face criminal charges NEW YORK: Donald Trump is due to be fingerprinted and photographed in a New York courthouse next week as he becomes... Published 01 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Pakistan Murder of Shakeel Khan: US announces $5m reward for information leading to arrest ISLAMABAD: The US Department of State on Thursday announced up to $5 million reward for information leading to the... Published 31 Mar, 2023 07:17am
World US asks China to not use visit as pretext for steps against Taiwan WASHINGTON: The White House urged China on Wednesday not to use a “normal” stopover in the United States by... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World Biden kicks off campaign touting US economy DURHAM: President Joe Biden launched a new drive Tuesday to promote a major theme of his expected reelection... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World United Airlines reaches contracts with better pay for 30,000 ground workers BENGALURU: United Airlines Holdings Inc CEO Scott Kirby said on Wednesday the carrier has reached an agreement in... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World US launches ‘disruptive technology’ strike force to target national security threats WASHINGTON: A top US law enforcement official on Thursday unveiled a new “disruptive technology strike force”... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World China vows to ‘fight back’ if Taiwan leader meets US speaker TAIPEI: China vowed on Wednesday to “fight back” should Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen meet the US House speaker... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World US senate repeals Iraq war authorizations WASHINGTON: US senators advanced cross-party legislation on Wednesday to repeal authorizations for the wars in Iraq... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World Top US general warns of high ammo use in event of major war WASHINGTON: America’s top military officer warned Wednesday that war between the United States and another major... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
Business & Finance US candidate Banga the sole nominee to lead World Bank WASHINGTON: Ajay Banga, the American pick to lead the World Bank, was the only candidate nominated for the position,... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World ICJ rules US illegally froze some Iranian assets THE HAGUE: In a partial victory for Iran, judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday ruled... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World US backs special tribunal on Russia ‘aggression’ against Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday threw support behind a special international tribunal to try Russia for... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
World US to be ‘global leader’ in energy transition: Energy Secretary HOUSTON: Pointing to key Biden administration policies to mitigate climate change, Energy Secretary Jennifer ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am