Aerial assault aims to stem LA Palisades fire eastward spread LOS ANGELES: Aircraft dropped water and fire retardant on steep hills to stem the eastward spread of the Palisades... Updated 12 Jan, 2025 11:21pm
World US to end curbs on Indian N-entities to boost energy ties NEW DELHI: The US government is in the process of removing restrictions on Indian nuclear entities, National ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
World Biden blocks takeover of US Steel by Nippon Steel WASHINGTON /TOKYO: US President Joe Biden officially blocked Nippon Steel’s proposed $14.9 billion purchase of US... Published 04 Jan, 2025 06:30am
World US sanctions China-based hackers with Beijing govt ties WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday slapped sanctions on a Beijing-based hacking outfit with links to the... Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:47pm
World Iran says world awaits Trump government stop to Gaza, Lebanon wars RIYADH: Iran on Monday said the “world is waiting” for Donald Trump’s incoming US government to stop Israel’s wars... Published 11 Nov, 2024 10:58pm
World US believes Iranian-American journalist is detained in Iran NEW YORK: Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a US government-funded broadcaster, is... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
World With 130 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden defends US government response VALDOSTA: The death toll from a devastating storm that battered the southeastern United States climbed to at least... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:46pm
World US takes on Google’s ad tech empire in antitrust trial ALEXANDRIA (United States): Google faced its second major antitrust trial in less than a year on Monday as the US... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:57am
World WikiLeaks’ Assange set to be freed after US espionage charge plea deal SYDNEY/WASHINGTON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is due to plead guilty on Wednesday to violating US espionage... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Pakistan Launch of Phase II of the Maritime Security Project – funded by the U.S. Government KARACHI: The Government of Pakistan and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) launched ‘Improved... Published 14 Jun, 2024 07:29am
Markets Oil falls as US reports surprise fuel build, weak demand NEW YORK: Oil prices fell again on Thursday, after the US government reported weak fuel demand in the country and a... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan US encourages Pakistan to prioritise, expand economic reforms WASHINGTON: US State Department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel while briefing the newsmen in Washington... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
World US embassy in Israel tells employees to limit movement OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The United States embassy in Israel on Friday told its employees and their families to restrict... Published 19 Apr, 2024 11:47am
World If Trump wins, he plans to free Wall Street from ‘burdensome regulations’ WASHINGTON: A second Trump White House would seek to sharply reduce the power of US financial regulators, according... Published 13 Apr, 2024 03:49am
Pakistan US rejects PTI’s allegations against Lu WASHINGTON: The United States of America once again rejected the allegations levelled by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 16 Mar, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan PML-N leader for shunning hatred, divisive politics LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has asked the PTI to shun hatred,... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
World US to probe China tech risks in ‘connected vehicles’ WASHINGTON: The United States is launching an investigation into the national security risks of “connected... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Pakistan US backs freedom of assembly after election WASHINGTON: The United States called Monday for respect of freedom of assembly as Pakistani authorities warned they... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
World Houthis order US, British nationals to leave Yemen ADEN: Yemen’s Houthi authorities have ordered US and British staff of the United Nations and Sanaa-based... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
World US Navy intercepts missiles in Red Sea while escorting Maersk ships COPENHAGEN: Shipping company Maersk said on Wednesday two US-flagged vessels transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
World US freezes assets of Liberian capital’s mayor MONROVIA: The US government has frozen the assets in the United States of Monrovia’s mayor, accusing him of... Published 10 Dec, 2023 03:33am
Editorials Kissinger’s complicated legacy EDITORIAL: If all the praise and scorn showered upon former US national security advisor and secretary of state ... Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:09am
World Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives elected Republican Mike Johnson, a conservative with little leadership... Published 26 Oct, 2023 06:08am
Markets China makes another rare purchase of US wheat CHICAGO: China bought more US soft red winter wheat, the US government said on Friday, as Chinese buyers ... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Markets Chicago corn, wheat rally after US export data, soybeans firm NEW YORK: Chicago corn and wheat futures rose on Thursday, while soybeans were mostly steady in choppy trading as... Published 06 Oct, 2023 03:03am
Markets Copper lower LONDON: Copper prices stumbled on Thursday for the fourth straight session as investors unloaded positions on... Published 06 Oct, 2023 03:03am
Markets Tokyo stocks close lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Monday, giving up early gains spurred by a positive Bank of Japan business... Published 03 Oct, 2023 06:02am
Markets Copper prices rise LONDON: Copper prices rose on Monday in a relatively quiet session as some Asian markets were on holiday, with... Published 03 Oct, 2023 06:02am
Markets Japanese shares rise as quarter-end selloff woes dissipate, US avoids shutdown TOKYO: Japanese shares rose on Monday, as concerns over sell-off by pension funds toward the end of the quarter were... Published 02 Oct, 2023 09:54am
Print US Congress averts govt shutdown WASHINGTON: The US Congress passed a stopgap funding bill late on Saturday with overwhelming Democratic support... Updated 02 Oct, 2023 08:46am