India, US at loggerheads over WTO reform ABU DHABI: A US-led push to reform the World Trade Organization’s embattled dispute settlement system sparked... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
World Biden or Trump, hawkish economic approach on China to intensify WASHINGTON: In a shift from tit-for-tat tariffs and strong-arm tactics to tech restrictions and investment curbs, US... Published 26 Feb, 2024 05:07am
World Iran says US-British strikes on Yemen ‘escalate tensions’ TEHRAN: Iran condemned on Sunday the latest strikes by the United States and Britain on Yemen, saying they were... Published 26 Feb, 2024 05:07am
World Russia says US has offered no proof of allegation it wants to deploy nuclear weapons in space MOSCOW: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that the United States had presented no evidence for... Updated 24 Feb, 2024 04:09pm
World US targets dozens of entities from China, UAE and Turkey for helping Russia WASHINGTON: The Biden administration said on Friday it has imposed new trade restrictions on 93 entities from ... Published 24 Feb, 2024 06:42am
World Dutch PM Rutte in strong position to become NATO chief BRUSSELS/LONDON: The United States, Britain and France on Thursday backed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte ... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
Editorials Unabashed violation of Palestinians’ rights EDITORIAL: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) started hearing on Monday the UN General Assembly’s December... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
World US calls on Pakistan to lift social media restrictions WASHINGTON: The United States called Wednesday on Pakistan to lift restrictions on X, formerly known as Twitter,... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
World Lawyers for US urge UK court to reject Assange appeal bid LONDON: Lawyers for the United States on Wednesday urged a UK court to block a last-ditch bid by Julian Assange to... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
World US urges UN court not to order Israel out of Palestinian lands THE HAGUE: The United States said on Wednesday the World Court should not order the unconditional withdrawal of... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Print Agreement with US: PM optimistic about salt export boost prospects ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has expressed the hope that subsequent to the signing of the... Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:49am
Business & Finance US says LNG pause will not impact relations with allies WASHINGTON: US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on Wednesday the government’s pause on approvals of exports... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
World Global operation smashes ‘most harmful cyber crime group’ LONDON: An international operation led by UK and US law enforcement has severely disrupted “the world’s most... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
World US threatens to block new UN SC vote on Gaza UNITED NATIONS, (United States): The UN Security Council could hold a vote next week, sought by Algeria, on a... Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:24am
World US launches five new strikes on Huthi weapons systems: Pentagon WASHINGTON: US forces in the Red Sea have "successfully conducted five self-defense strikes" to foil attacks by land... Published 18 Feb, 2024 10:23pm
Pakistan Mayor apprises US delegation about issues facing Karachi KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday appraised a U.S. delegation about Karachi’s major... Published 15 Feb, 2024 05:39am
World Two ex-Guantanamo prisoners return to Afghanistan KABUL: Two former prisoners held at the US detention centre in Guantanamo Bay until 2017 were welcomed home to... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan US backs freedom of assembly after election WASHINGTON: The United States called Monday for respect of freedom of assembly as Pakistani authorities warned they... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Pakistan, US discuss ways to enhance cooperation in healthcare sector ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the US on Monday deliberated on ways and means to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
World Trump threatens to ‘encourage’ attack of NATO members behind on payments WASHINGTON: White House hopeful Donald Trump said on Saturday he would “encourage” Russia to attack members of... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:26am
Business & Finance US, UK ship investors hit by soaring Red Sea insurance LONDON: War underwriters have raised the premiums they charge to US, British and Israeli firms by as high as 50% for... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:25am
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World Houthis say 17 fighters killed in US strikes SANAA: A total of 17 Houthi fighters were killed in US strikes, the Iran-backed Yemeni group said through its... Published 11 Feb, 2024 05:35am
Print Global statements on polls: FO expresses surprise over ‘negative tone’ ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Saturday expressed surprise over the negative tone in statements by certain... Updated 11 Feb, 2024 05:25pm
Print US, UK and EU urge probe into elections The US State Department says there were 'undue restrictions' on freedoms of expression and assembly Updated 11 Feb, 2024 06:54pm
Pakistan Kashmir a ‘flashpoint’, points out Pakistan envoy to US NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Masood Khan, has called Kashmir a “flashpoint” in tensions between... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
World Gaza mediators search for ‘final formula’ for Israel, Hamas ceasefire DOHA/GAZA: US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators prepared a diplomatic push to bridge differences between Israel and... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 02:09pm
World Houthis strike US, British ships in Red Sea SANA: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Tuesday they had fired missiles at two vessels in the Red Sea, causing... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Opinion ‘Indo-Pacific’ strategy: observations With the recent news of the six US senior trade officials intending to resign from their positions mainly due to the... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 06:13am
World US did not give Iraq pre-notification of Friday strikes: State Dept WASHINGTON: The United States did not give pre-notification to Iraq ahead of strikes on Friday against three sites... Published 06 Feb, 2024 12:30am