Markets US soybean exports to China rise, but big purchases remain elusive CHICAGO: US government data on Monday showed exports of soybeans to China picking up to the most in five months last Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:34pm
World Mass decapitations as at least 52 killed in Brazil prison riot SAO PAULO: At least 52 inmates died, with 16 decapitated, in a prison riot on Monday in the northern Brazilian state Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:33pm
World Canada's top elections official keeps Oct. 21 vote date despite court challenge OTTAWA: Canada's chief electoral officer said on Monday the national election date of Oct. 21 should not be pushed b Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:31pm
Markets Arabica prices climb on weather worries NEW YORK/LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE climbed on Monday in its first positive close in seven sessions, lift Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:28pm
World Two US service members killed in Afghanistan WASHINGTON: Two US service members were killed in Afghanistan on Monday, the NATO-led Resolute Support mission said Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:28pm
Markets Brexit worries knock sterling; stocks slip NEW YORK: The British pound touched its lowest against the dollar in over two years after Prime Minister Boris Johns Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:23pm
World US senators back big jump in federal highway spending WASHINGTON: A bipartisan group of US senators unveiled a proposal on Monday to authorize $287 billion in federal gov Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:22pm
Business & Finance India's SBI tightens lending terms for auto dealers MUMBAI: State Bank of India (SBI) has tightened lending terms dramatically for auto dealerships, according to a sour Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:21pm
Business & Finance US auto sales seen slipping in July - J.D. Power, LMC Automotive US auto sales are expected to drop 1.8% in July from a year earlier, as higher prices continue to keep buyers away, Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:20pm
Markets Wall Street mixed as Amazon, Facebook weigh NEW YORK: US stocks backed away from record highs on Monday as investors looked forward to an interest rate cut from Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:19pm
Business & Finance Canada's WestJet Airlines schedule without Boeing 737 MAX until Nov. 4 MONTREAL: Canada's WestJet Airlines on Monday said it has removed the Boeing 737 MAX jet from its network schedule t Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:17pm
Markets ICE canola futures dip on big supplies WINNIPEG: ICE canola futures dipped on Monday, as ample supplies and soft demand kept the market locked in its tradi Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:16pm
Business & Finance Pfizer to spinoff, merge off-patent drugs unit with Mylan Pfizer Inc has agreed to spin off its off-patent branded drugs business and combine it with generic drugmaker Mylan Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:15pm
Markets CBOT corn futures rise on concerns over dry US crop weather CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures rose on Monday on concerns about dry summer weather threatening Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:14pm
Markets Cotton falls on stronger dollar, trade woes ICE cotton futures fell on Monday as the dollar held near two-month highs, while US President Donald Trump's comment Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:13pm
Business & Finance Leoni scouts market for bidders for wire and cables division FRANKFURT: German car parts maker Leoni has started holding meetings with prospective buyers for its wire and cables Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:11pm
Business & Finance Germany's Bayer dealt new legal blow as more Brazil farmers challenge soy patent SAO PAULO: Germany's Bayer AG , which completed the takeover of US-based Monsanto last year, has been dealt a legal Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:09pm
Business & Finance Pipeline operator EPIC to begin US crude export operations by year-end HOUSTON: EPIC Midstream Holdings LP has begun filling a new 400,000 barrel per day (bpd) oil pipeline that stretches Published 29 Jul, 2019 07:08pm
World Russia's Lavrov says Venezuela dialogue should have 'no preconditions' PARAMARIBO: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday a dialogue to resolve Venezuela's political cris Published 27 Jul, 2019 08:53pm
Sports Dressel earning comparisons to Phelps at world championships GWANGJU: Caeleb Dressel is already earning comparisons to the great Michael Phelps and the best is yet to come, the Published 27 Jul, 2019 08:51pm