US reopens Kyiv embassy after Ukraine firing of ATACMS missiles into Russia prompted potential strike threat KYIV: The United States said it had reopened its embassy in Kyiv late on Wednesday after it had shut for the day due... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:58am
World US shuts Kyiv embassy due to ‘potential significant air attack’ KYIV: The United States shut its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday due to “specific information of a potential... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:40pm
World UN to vote again on Gaza ceasefire, US plans unclear UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 08:00pm
Business & Finance Bilateral trade with US exceeds $6.5bn: minister ISLAMABAD: The United States’ bilateral trade with Pakistan exceeded US$6.5 billion in 2023, Federal Minister for... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Sports Former heavyweight champion Tyson has no regrets after fighting ‘one last time’ Boxing legend Mike Tyson said he had no regrets about his defeat to social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Jake... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:11am
Technology US finalizes up to $6.6 bn funding for chip giant TSMC WASHINGTON: The United States will award Taiwanese chip giant TSMC up to $6.6 billion in direct funding to help... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:45pm
World Australia raised fair trade in Trump phone call, says PM Albanese SYDNEY: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he told US President-elect Donald Trump the United States... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:01am
World US military ready to avoid politics, Austin tells troops WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told troops in a memo released on Thursday that the Pentagon was... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
World What Trump’s 2024 election win means for Asian companies Donald Trump has been elected US president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:45am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz congratulates Donald Trump on ‘historic’ election victory Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated on Wednesday Donald Trump on a “historic win” for his second term as US... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 08:40pm
World After securing second term as President, Donald Trump says will ‘help US heal’ Trump, 78, recaptures White House by winning more than 270 Electoral College votes needed to win US presidency Updated 06 Nov, 2024 10:34pm
World US will be more isolationist whoever wins election, India foreign minister says CANBERRA: The United States is likely to become more isolationist regardless of who becomes its next president,... Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:48am
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World US, Russia on ‘brink’ of direct conflict, Lavrov warns ANKARA: The United States and Russia are very close to engaging in “direct military conflict,” Russian Foreign... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
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World Sikh separatist claims Indian ‘spy network’ operates in US, Canada NEW YORK: Canada and the U.S. must get tougher on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for trying to... Published 28 Oct, 2024 05:38pm
Markets Global wind power set to grab record share of electricity market: Maguire LITTLETON: Global wind-powered electricity generation could set a new record in 2024, as winter sets in throughout... Published 24 Oct, 2024 01:43pm
World Antony Blinken heads to Hamas mediator Qatar on Gaza truce push RIYADH: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads Thursday to key Hamas mediator Qatar as he seeks momentum to end... Published 24 Oct, 2024 11:42am
Business & Finance Starbucks preliminary results show declining sales NEW YORK: US coffee giant Starbucks on Tuesday released preliminary results showing that sales are continuing to... Published 23 Oct, 2024 12:38pm
World US to impose ‘strong new sanctions’ aimed at Russia: Yellen WASHINGTON: The United States is set to announce “strong new sanctions” as early as next week, with targets... Published 22 Oct, 2024 09:20pm
World India ex-official charged in US murder plot had been arrested in Delhi attempted murder case NEW DELHI: A former Indian government official charged in the United States this week for allegedly directing a... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:07pm
World India seeks critical mineral agreement with US, hopes for a trade pact, minister says NEW DELHI: India’s trade minister on Saturday said the country has sought a critical mineral partnership agreement... Published 19 Oct, 2024 05:50pm
World US charges ex-Indian intelligence official in foiled Sikh separatist murder plot WASHINGTON: The United States has charged a former Indian intelligence officer for allegedly directing a foiled plot... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:20pm
World India prepares to build two nuclear-powered attack submarines at cost of around $5.4bn NEW DELHI: India approved on Wednesday plans to construct two of a new class of nuclear-powered attack submarines,... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 07:09pm
World Attack damages ship off Yemen coast: UK maritime agency DUBAI: A ship was struck and damaged by an “unknown projectile” in the Red Sea, a British maritime agency said on... Published 10 Oct, 2024 10:53am
Sports Australia’s world No.7 Green wants women to play Presidents Cup SYDNEY: Australian major winner Hannah Green has called for women to play in the Presidents Cup to make it more... Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:12am
World US press freedom under unprecedented pressure ahead of election, CPJ report finds NEW YORK: The safety of journalists in the United States is no longer a given as members of the media face a slew of... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:59am
World Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Israel SANAA: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Wednesday said they had fired cruise missiles “deep inside” Israel,... Published 02 Oct, 2024 02:13pm
World Death toll from powerful storm Helene tops 150 in US WASHINGTON: The death toll from powerful storm Helene, which battered the southeastern United States, has climbed to... Published 02 Oct, 2024 12:40pm
World Japan PM Ishiba expressed desire to strengthen US alliance in first call with Biden TOKYO: Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday he wanted to strengthen his nation’s alliance... Published 02 Oct, 2024 11:42am