Markets German yields drop as market focus shifts to US data, ECB meeting German government bond yields fell on Monday, after recording their first weekly rise in more than a month on... Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:59pm
World Central Philippines Kanlaon volcano erupts, says seismology agency MANILA: A volcano in the central Philippines erupted on Monday spewing an eruption column of up to 3,000 metres... Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:58pm
World India’s Adani Group to invest over $88bn in Rajasthan state, exec says Indian conglomerate Adani Group will invest over 7.5 trillion rupees ($88.53 billion) in various sectors like... Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:55pm
World Rachel Reeves to push for UK/EU reset at finance ministers’ meeting LONDON: Reducing Britain’s trade barriers with the European Union will improve the growth prospects of both, finance... Published 09 Dec, 2024 11:54am
Sports Diego Simeone lauds Atletico substitutes in comeback win over Sevilla Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised the impact of his substitutes after his side rallied to record their... Published 09 Dec, 2024 11:50am
Markets Saudi Arabia cuts crude oil prices for Asia amid nascent demand recovery: Russell LAUNCESTON: It’s always tempting to try and over-analyse changes in the crude oil market and Saudi Arabia’s decision... Published 09 Dec, 2024 11:44am
Markets At Gulf bitcoin gathering, Trump family and allies to bask in crypto industry’s euphoria NEW YORK: Several key players in President-elect Donald Trump’s new cryptocurrency venture head to Abu Dhabi on... Published 09 Dec, 2024 11:39am
Markets South Korea shares drop as political turmoil continues after President Yoon survives impeachment KOSPI was down 41.11 points, or 1.73%, at 2,387.05 Published 09 Dec, 2024 11:34am
Technology BYD on track to top 2024 sales goal and outsell Ford, Honda SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s top electric vehicle producer BYD is set to show further market share gains when November... Published 09 Dec, 2024 11:32am
World Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil, rights group says MEXICO CITY: At least 110 people were killed over the weekend in Haiti’s Cite Soleil slum when a gang leader... Published 09 Dec, 2024 11:26am
World South Korea defence ministry says President Yoon is still commander in chief SEOUL: South Korea’s defence ministry spokesman said on Monday President Yoon Suk Yeol still is commander in chief.... Published 09 Dec, 2024 11:22am
World With Assad ousted, a new era starts in Syria as the world watches DAMASCUS: Syrians awakened on Monday to a hopeful if uncertain future, after rebels seized the capital Damascus and... Published 09 Dec, 2024 11:18am
World 2024 will be the hottest year on record, EU scientists say BRUSSELS: This year will be the world’s warmest since records began, with extraordinarily high temperatures expected... Published 09 Dec, 2024 11:09am
Markets China’s yuan eases as deflationary pressure persists SHANGHAI: China’s yuan eased against the dollar on Monday as persistent deflationary pressure suggested more policy... Published 09 Dec, 2024 11:02am
Business & Finance China’s inflation weakens as new risks cloud horizon BEIJING: China’s consumer inflation hit a five-month low in November as fresh food prices pulled back while factory... Published 09 Dec, 2024 10:59am
Life & Style Rapper Jay-Z accused in lawsuit of raping 13-year-old girl An amended lawsuit filed in federal court on Sunday alleges that rap mogul Jay-Z raped a 13-year-old girl along with... Published 09 Dec, 2024 10:56am
Markets Iron ore rangebound as traders weigh China stimulus bets, softer inflation data SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures traded sideways on Monday as investors weighed hopes of further stimulus from China... Published 09 Dec, 2024 10:52am
Markets Copper prices edge lower on China stimulus uncertainty London copper prices edged lower on Monday as uncertainty over any stimulus signals from top consumer China’s... Published 09 Dec, 2024 10:50am
World Magnitude 5.6 quake hits El Salvador SAN SALVADOR: A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck some 9 km (6 miles) south-west of La Union in El Salvador, the... Published 09 Dec, 2024 10:40am
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks ease as inflation slows, key policy meeting eyed HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks dropped in a volatile trading session on Monday as inflation data undershot... Published 09 Dec, 2024 10:38am