US House committee releases Trump tax returns NEW YORK: A Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives committee released six years of former President ... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:07am
World New Fed research flags rising risk of US recession NEW YORK: Just over half of the 50 US states are exhibiting signs of slowing economic activity, breaching a key... Published 30 Dec, 2022 11:13pm
Markets US natgas futures slide NEW YORK: US natural gas futures dropped more than 9% to a two-month low on Wednesday on forecasts for warmer ... Published 30 Dec, 2022 05:50am
Business & Finance Exxon sues EU in move to block new windfall tax on oil companies NEW YORK: US oil major Exxon Mobil Corp is suing the European Union in a bid to force it to scrap the bloc’s new... Updated 30 Dec, 2022 08:42am
World US considering Covid entry restrictions for travellers from China WASHINGTON: The United States is considering Covid entry restrictions for travellers from China, US officials said... Published 29 Dec, 2022 06:29am
World US, EU, NATO urge restraint as Serbia-Kosovo border crossings close MITROVICA (Kosovo): The United States, NATO and European Union urged maximum restraint in the north of Kosovo, where... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
World China stages ‘strike drills’ around Taiwan, citing provocation BEIJING: China’s military said it had conducted “strike drills” in the sea and airspace around Taiwan on ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:59am
World Russia ready to negotiate with all parties over Ukraine: Putin MOSCOW: Russia is ready to negotiate with all parties involved in the war in Ukraine but Kyiv and its Western ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
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
Markets US, London markets closed for Christmas NEW YORK/LONDON: The London markets will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, while the US will be closed on Monday. Published 25 Dec, 2022 03:29am
World U.S. deep freeze forecast to break Christmas Eve records An arctic blast gripped much of the United States on Saturday driving power outages, flight cancellations and car... Published 24 Dec, 2022 11:02pm
Technology Tesla doubles discounts on mainstay vehicles to $7,500 in US Tesla Inc is offering $7,500 discounts on Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles (EV) delivered in the United States... Published 22 Dec, 2022 02:09pm
World Trump paid no income tax in 2020, records show WASHINGTON: Donald Trump paid no income tax during the final full year of his presidency as he reported a loss from... Published 22 Dec, 2022 06:51am
World Zelensky to meet Biden, address Congress in Washington WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US leader Joe Biden and address Congress in Washington... Published 22 Dec, 2022 06:48am
Business & Finance US ban on ‘Made in Hong Kong’ label breaches trade rules: WTO GENEVA: The United States is flouting international trade rules by imposing a “Made in China” stamp on goods... Published 22 Dec, 2022 05:57am
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
Business & Finance US and China trade barbs over South China Sea MANILA: China’s embassy in Manila accused the United States on Tuesday of driving a wedge between the Philippines... Published 21 Dec, 2022 06:59am
Pakistan Blinken says US to help Pakistan combat terrorism ISLAMABAD: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has underscored the Biden administration’s... Published 21 Dec, 2022 06:05am
Pakistan Washington ‘ready to assist’ Pakistan with TTP threats: US State Dept Says Washington is aware of the ongoing situation in Pakistan Updated 20 Dec, 2022 12:36pm
World France and Germany eye ‘aggressive response’ to US Inflation Reduction Act PARIS: France and Germany are eyeing an ‘aggressive response’ to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), said the... Published 20 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Business & Finance US poised to become net exporter of crude oil in 2023 HOUSTON: The United States has become a global crude oil exporting power over the last few years, but exports have... Published 20 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Print Iran says won’t ‘seek permission’ to boost Russia ties TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry said Sunday it would not “seek permission from anyone” to expand relations ... Updated 19 Dec, 2022 09:38am
Business & Finance AMPAK delegates visit auto parts manufacturing facility KARACHI: A trade delegation of America Pakistan Business Development Forum (AMPAK) led by Farooq Mughal, who is a... Published 17 Dec, 2022 07:03am
Business & Finance China agrees to formation of global sovereign debt ‘roundtable’: IMF WASHINGTON: Chinese officials have agreed to participate in a global sovereign debt “roundtable” that would... Published 17 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Print New trove of secret Kennedy assassination files made public WASHINGTON: A new trove of secret files related to the November 1963 assassination of US president John F. Kennedy... Updated 17 Dec, 2022 09:32am
World Netanyahu urges US to reaffirm commitment to KSA DUBAI: Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu urged key ally the United States to reaffirm its... Published 16 Dec, 2022 06:57am
World Germany approves 10bn euro F-35 jet deal with US BERLIN: Germany got the go-ahead to buy F-35 fighter jets produced by U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin as part of... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:40am
World US announces major nuclear fusion breakthrough WASHINGTON: US researchers announced a historic nuclear fusion breakthrough on Tuesday that could pave the way for... Published 14 Dec, 2022 06:29am
Opinion China readying $143bn package for its chip firms in face of US curbs China is working on a more than 1 trillion yuan ($143 billion) support package for its semiconductor industry, three... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
World Senior US officials hold talks with China’s vice foreign minister BEIJING: A high-level US delegation held talks with China’s vice foreign minister on Sunday and Monday in ... Published 13 Dec, 2022 07:31am