World UK PM May to discuss Grace 1 oil tanker with Gibraltar chief minister LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet with Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo later on Wednesd Published 17 Jul, 2019 01:30pm
World Three Turkish diplomats shot dead in Iraqi city Erbil SULAIMANIYA: At least three Turkish diplomats were killed on Wednesday in a shooting that took place in the Iraqi Ku Published 17 Jul, 2019 01:29pm
Markets Raw sugar steadies after sinking on bearish white sugar expiry LONDON: Raw sugar futures steadied on Wednesday after sinking to a 1-1/2 month low the previous session as almost 80 Published 17 Jul, 2019 01:05pm
Markets Corn, soybeans steady after fall as crop weather assessed PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago corn and soybeans futures edged up on Wednesday, steadying after a two-day fall as traders Published 17 Jul, 2019 01:03pm
Top News Taliban kill 18 Afghan soldiers in overnight clashes KABUL: Taliban militants killed at least 18 Afghan soldiers in clashes that erupted overnight when troops were tryin Published 17 Jul, 2019 01:01pm
Business & Finance UBS wealth arm tells clients to shed negative yielding emerging market debt LONDON: UBS Global Wealth Management is recommending clients holding negative-yield emerging market debt to sell the Published 17 Jul, 2019 12:54pm
Business & Finance India's Yes Bank profit slumps on higher provisions, asset quality hit MUMBAI/BENGALURU: Indian lender Yes Bank Ltd posted a 91% drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday, due to a nearly thr Published 17 Jul, 2019 12:52pm
World US housing starts fall; permits hit two-year low WASHINGTON: US homebuilding fell for a second straight month in June and permits dropped to a two-year low, suggesti Published 17 Jul, 2019 12:50pm
Business & Finance Russia's Transneft signed off on alleged supplier of tainted oil LONDON/MOSCOW: A small oil transport firm accused of pumping toxic chemicals into Russia's crude pipeline network th Published 17 Jul, 2019 12:46pm
World Canada June inflation rate drops to 2.0pc on lower gas prices OTTAWA: Canada's annual inflation rate in June fell to 2.0% from 2.4% in May, as expected, largely due to lower mont Published 17 Jul, 2019 12:43pm
Featured Photos Stars shining in pollution free sky CHITRAL: A night view of bright stars shining in the clear and pollution free sky at Shandur Pass situated at altitu Published 17 Jul, 2019 11:56am
Featured Photos Ride on Flyboard Franky Zapata flies on a Flyboard near the Eiffel Tower during the traditional Bastille Day military parade on the C Published 17 Jul, 2019 11:53am
Featured Photos Buzz in space Astronaut Buzz Aldrin is pictured during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity on the moon, July 29, 1969. Copyr Published 17 Jul, 2019 11:50am
Featured Photos Bull race A Pakistani farmer tries to control his bulls as he competes in a traditional bull race in Hasar, Pakistan. Published 17 Jul, 2019 11:44am
Featured Photos Pakistan’s Paris in ruins View of stagnant rainwater facing difficulties in transportation due to poor sewerage system, during heavy downpour Published 17 Jul, 2019 11:39am
Featured Photos Lahore in deluge Vehicles passing through the rain water accumulated at Garri Shahu after heavy rain in Provincial Capital Lahore. Published 17 Jul, 2019 11:33am
World Pompeo to take up immigration, Iran on Latin America tour WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will press US efforts to curb immigration and counter Iran during a four- Published 16 Jul, 2019 04:46pm
Markets European stock markets advance, pound slumps LONDON: European stock markets pushed higher on Tuesday, while the pound hit the lowest level versus the dollar in m Published 16 Jul, 2019 04:23pm
Markets Record low yield as new Greek government taps market ATHENS: Greece's new conservative government placed seven-year bonds at a record-low yield on Tuesday in its first f Published 16 Jul, 2019 04:21pm
Markets Yields rise on strong retail sales NEW YORK: US Treasury yields gained on Tuesday after data showed that US retail sales increased more than expected i Published 16 Jul, 2019 04:19pm