World Dozens killed, wounded as Israeli forces thrust deeper in Gaza’s Jabalia and Rafah CAIRO: Israeli troops and tanks pushed on Saturday into parts of a congested northern Gaza Strip district that they... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Markets Oil prices gain on hopes of demand NEW YORK: Oil prices settled about 1% higher on Friday, with global benchmark Brent crude recording its first weekly... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Markets US natgas prices up on rising LNG feedgas NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 5% to a 16-week high on Friday with an increase in the amount of... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Markets Gold heads for second weekly gain LONDON: Gold prices were on track for a second consecutive weekly gain on Friday due to improved interest rate cut... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Markets EU wheat lower after rise on Russian frost concerns PARIS: European wheat closed the week lower on Friday, as traders took a breather this week after a sharp rise that... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Business & Finance Nestle India shareholders vote against rise in royalty to Swiss parent MUMBAI: Shareholders in Nestle India have rejected a company proposal to increase royalty payments to its Swiss... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Markets German farmers plant less winter wheat, rapeseed HAMBURG: Germany’s winter wheat area for the 2024 harvest has been reduced by 8.3% year on year to about 2.6... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Markets CBOT wheat drops as Kansas wheat tour projects above-average crop CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures dropped on Friday after a crop tour through Kansas this week projected... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Markets Japanese rubber futures SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures snapped a four-day rally on Friday but still logged a second consecutive weekly... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Markets Malaysian palm oil futures higher, tracking rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher and recorded a weekly gain on Friday, tracking the strength in... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
World Ukraine investigates civilian injuries, battles rage in Kharkiv region KYIV: Ukrainian prosecutors said they were investigating attacks on civilians in two cities in the northeastern... Published 18 May, 2024 11:03pm
Life & Style Richard Gere drew on father’s death for role in Cannes entry ‘Oh, Canada’ CANNES, France: Richard Gere, once a Hollywood leading man, said he drew on his feelings following his father’s... Published 18 May, 2024 07:31pm
Pakistan Pakistan protests to Kyrgyz diplomat after violence FO says Kyrgyz government should take all possible measures to ensure the safety and security of Pakistani students and citizens Published 18 May, 2024 06:24pm
Markets Indian shares muted in special Saturday session BENGALURU: Indian shares were little changed in a special session conducted on Saturday for stock exchanges to test... Published 18 May, 2024 02:50pm
World Fifty dead in heavy rain, floods in central Afghanistan, official says KABUL: At least 50 people are dead following a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, an... Updated 18 May, 2024 04:58pm
Markets China’s April aluminium imports jump 72.1% year-on-year BEIJING: China’s April imports of unwrought aluminium and products jumped 72.1% on-year to 380,000 metric tons,... Published 18 May, 2024 10:28am
World Philippines to vigorously defend territory, president says MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday the country will “vigorously defend what is ours”,... Published 18 May, 2024 10:24am
Markets China’s April gasoline exports fall to lowest level since July 2015 on recovering domestic demand BEIJING: China’s gasoline exports in April fell to the lowest level since July 2015, customs data and Reuters... Published 18 May, 2024 10:19am
World First aid enters Gaza via US-built pier GAZA: Aid deliveries began arriving at a US-built pier off the Gaza Strip on Friday as Israel comes under growing... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
World US curbs undermine confidence in dollar: Putin MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that US sanctions policy was undermining confidence in the dollar ... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am