US says Russia may create pretext to attack Ukraine WASHINGTON/KYIV: Russia could invade Ukraine at any time and might create a surprise pretext for an attack, the... Updated 14 Feb, 2022 09:27am
World Top Taliban diplomat in Qatar in bid to unlock Afghan aid DOHA: A Taliban delegation arrived in Doha Sunday in a new bid to convince governments to provide humanitarian aid,... Published 13 Feb, 2022 09:16pm
World US orders non-emergency embassy staff to leave Ukraine KYIV: The United States on Saturday ordered all non-emergency Kyiv embassy staff to leave because of the threat of... Published 12 Feb, 2022 06:13pm
World US says more Russian troops mass near Ukraine, invasion could come at any time MOSCOW/ADELAIDE: Russia is massing yet more troops near Ukraine and an invasion could come at any time, perhaps... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
World Iran stores more oil on tankers as nuclear talks with US enter final stage LONDON: Iran, which has the world’s fourth-largest oil reserves, could quickly export millions of barrels of crude... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Markets EU, US pledge gas cooperation as tensions rise over Ukraine WASHINGTON/ BRUSSELS: The United States and the European Union pledged on Monday to work to ensure gas supplies can... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Markets US, Japan set to announce steel import quota deal WASHINGTON: The United States and Japan on Monday are set to announce a deal to grant Japanese steelmakers relief... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
World US says 'not sending forces to start a war' with Russia WASHINGTON: The United States said Sunday it was not sending troops to start a war with Russia after deploying 3,000... Published 06 Feb, 2022 08:37pm
Pakistan US values relationship with Pakistan across a number of fronts: State Dept Spokesperson Price says Pakistan is a strategic partner in response to a question Updated 04 Feb, 2022 04:21pm
World Russia, US set for new call amid burst of Ukraine diplomacy MOSCOW: The top Russian and US diplomats were to speak again Tuesday amid intense efforts by NATO allies to prevent... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Opinion ‘Punishing’ Russia The US-led west and Russia have been at loggerheads over Ukraine since 2014. Of late, the former has used escalating... Published 01 Feb, 2022 04:07am
World US urges allies to repatriate IS detainees after Syria prison attack WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday urged its allies to repatriate suspected Islamic State-linked nationals... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:35pm
World Russian buildup at Ukraine border includes blood for wounded: US MOSCOW: A Russian troop buildup along its border with Ukraine includes supplies of blood for the wounded, three US... Published 30 Jan, 2022 04:04am
World Forced labour allegations: US bans imports from Malaysian glove maker YTY KUALA LUMPUR: The US customs agency has banned imports from Malaysian disposable glove maker YTY Industry Holdings... Published 30 Jan, 2022 04:04am
World China says US plans to pay athletes to ‘sabotage’ Beijing Games BEIJING: China’s foreign ministry and an official newspaper have accused the United States of planning to ... Published 30 Jan, 2022 04:04am
World Powerful winter storm slams into eastern US WASHINGTON: A powerful winter storm packing heavy snow and high winds pummeled the US East Coast Saturday, forcing... Published 29 Jan, 2022 08:13pm
Markets US focused on existing metals talks, Tai tells South Korean trade chief WASHINGTON: US Trade Representative Katherine Tai told South Korea’s trade minister on Thursday the United States... Published 29 Jan, 2022 06:05am
World US says national water supply 'absolutely' vulnerable to hackers WASHINGTON: Cyber defenses for US drinking water supplies are "absolutely inadequate" and vulnerable to large-scale... Published 27 Jan, 2022 07:56pm
World WTO lets China impose tariffs on US in Obama-era case BRUSSELS: The World Trade Organization (WTO) authorised China on Wednesday to impose $645 million of compensatory... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
World US, Europe declare ‘unity’ against Russia over Ukraine WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden declared “total” unity among Western powers Monday after crisis talks with... Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:42am
World US deputy special envoy for Iran leaves post amid Iran nuclear talks WASHINGTON: A senior member of the US team negotiating with Iran has left the role amid a report of differences of... Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:42am
Markets Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors shelter in US regional banks as Fed hikes loom NEW YORK: Expectations of rising interest rates are bolstering the shares of regional banks, as a tumble in... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
World China, Russia block US push for UN sanctions on North Koreans: diplomats UNITED NATIONS: China and Russia on Thursday blocked a US push to impose United Nations sanctions on five North... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Markets China’s 2021 soy imports from US rise while Brazilian shipments fall BEIJING: China’s soybean imports from the United States in 2021 rose from the previous year as it stepped up... Published 21 Jan, 2022 05:27am
Print 5G launched in US NEW YORK: Telecom giants AT&T and Verizon began 5G service in the United States Wednesday without major... Updated 21 Jan, 2022 09:29am
Business & Finance Unilever pursues GSK-Pfizer unit after huge bid rebuffed LONDON: Consumer goods giant Unilever on Monday revealed ongoing interest in a consumer health care unit owned by... Published 17 Jan, 2022 02:41pm
Opinion Inflation — a world phenomenon Consumers around the globe are experiencing higher prices for commodities and services. The reasons for this may ... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
World Iran, US lock horns over sanctions relief, nuclear curbs in Vienna talks DUBAI: Iran and the United States are displaying little flexibility on core issues in indirect nuclear talks, ... Published 14 Jan, 2022 07:45am
World No concessions: Russia takes hard line before vital talks with US MOSCOW: Russia said on Sunday it would not make any concessions under US pressure at talks this week on the Ukraine... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
World Manchin’s $1.8 trn spending offer no longer on table WASHINGTON: US Senator Joe Manchin’s $1.8 trillion spending offer he proposed to the White House in late 2021... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
