Iran receives US feedback on seven-day trust-building plan Published 30 Sep, 2026 12:48pm Araqchi is expected to discuss the US response in Tehran on Wednesday, the official said
US consumer confidence sinks to lowest level since 2014 Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:13am WASHINGTON: US consumer confidence plunged sharply in September to a level not seen since 2014, according to a key...
Japan finance minister tells Bessent PM Takaichi is not a reflationist Published 29 Sep, 2026 11:43am She added she would maintain close communication with the US Treasury and continue working with Washington to ensure orderly currency markets
Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions Published 29 Sep, 2026 08:27am US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed thousands and displaced millions
Rubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path' Published 29 Sep, 2026 08:22am The Trump administration has previously stated its goal is to change Cuba's communist government
Dollar steadies near two-month high Published 29 Sep, 2026 04:48am NEW YORK: The US dollar was steady near a two-month high as the US-Iran standoff continued to push up oil prices and...
Most Gulf bourses weaker Published 29 Sep, 2026 04:48am DUBAI: Most Gulf equity markets ended lower on Monday after US President Donald Trump dismissed an Iranian proposal...
Saudi foreign minister arrives in Washington for talks with Rubio Published 28 Sep, 2026 10:42am The two will discuss bilateral ties as well as key regional and international developments, the agency added
China says US trade truce extension creates space to advance talks Published 28 Sep, 2026 10:33am That would also create better conditions for the export of related Chinese products to the United States, the ministry said in its statement
Trump expects new Iran talks Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:35am WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he expects talks with Iran to resume in the coming week,...
Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:16am WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS/DUBAI: Iran insisted on Sunday that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United...
Washington denounces Iran's truce proposal as 'cynical' Published 27 Sep, 2026 09:37pm Iran’s truce plan calls for the release of frozen Iranian assets, the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil and an end to the US naval blockade
US to finalize sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards Published 27 Sep, 2026 10:52am Trump's push comes as American drivers are grappling with sharply higher fuel prices since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran at the end of February
China, US agree to USD30bn tariff cut, AI dialogue during Xi visit, Beijing says Published 27 Sep, 2026 02:24am SHANGHAI: China said on Saturday it had agreed with the US on a USD 30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction...
Drill now, drown later Published 27 Sep, 2026 02:24am EDITORIAL: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ accusation that Big Oil has treated the atmosphere as an “open...
EU wheat eases again as Black Sea truce efforts assessed Published 27 Sep, 2026 02:24am PARIS: Euronext wheat fell on Friday to a one-month low as diplomatic initiatives raised hopes for a recovery in...
US ‘must choose’ whether to end war: Iran Published 26 Sep, 2026 06:47am UNITED NATIONS: It is for the United States to choose whether to end its war in Iran as Tehran does not wish to...
PSX: Stocks end week on positive note amid late buying Updated 25 Sep, 2026 05:41pm Benchmark index settles at 170,765.22,
Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win Published 24 Sep, 2026 11:29am US allies in Asia are concerned Trump may be tempted to soften Washington’s support for Taipei to lock in economic wins with China
Iranian flight lands in China despite US sanctions threat: tracker Published 23 Sep, 2026 01:58pm The flight was not listed on the official website of Guangzhou Baiyun airport
Japan PM says she had 'timely' discussion with Trump ahead of his Xi summit Published 23 Sep, 2026 11:06am Takaichi did not give details of what she and Trump discussed with regard to China
Trump meets Venezuela's Rodriguez for first time since Maduro's capture Published 23 Sep, 2026 11:02am Rodriguez called the meeting a historic step towards strengthening ties with the US in energy, mining, and security
PSX: Buying continues, KSE-100 gains over 800 points Updated 23 Sep, 2026 06:44pm Benchmark index settles at 172,232.51
‘Washington’s Kashmir contradiction’ Published 23 Sep, 2026 06:05am This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “Washington’s Kashmir contradiction” carried by the newspaper on...
US dollar slightly higher Published 23 Sep, 2026 06:05am NEW YORK: The dollar was slightly higher on Tuesday, but off a two-month high hit earlier in the day as investors...
PSX: Buying continues, KSE-100 settles with nearly 250 points gain Updated 22 Sep, 2026 06:06pm Benchmark index settles at 171,402.08
‘Washington’s Kashmir contradiction’ Published 22 Sep, 2026 05:15am This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “Washington’s Kashmir contradiction” carried by the newspaper...
Iran's Guards threaten to hit new targets if US attacks Published 21 Sep, 2026 12:36pm The Guards also said they were prepared for a 'prolonged war'
Xi rolls into Trump summit with China's trade engine roaring Published 21 Sep, 2026 10:46am China’s global trade surplus is on pace to top $1 trillion for a second straight year
Washington’s Kashmir contradiction Updated 21 Sep, 2026 05:56am The US ambassador to India’s description of Jammu and Kashmir as “an important part of India” is deeply deplorable...