Vladimir Putin warns of nuclear war risk if NATO troops are sent to Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin told NATO countries on Thursday they risked nuclear conflict if they sent... Updated 29 Feb, 2024 02:58pm
Markets Qatar’s new LNG expansion plans to squeeze out US, other rivals LONDON: Qatar’s planned expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production could see it control nearly 25% share of... Published 27 Feb, 2024 12:19pm
Sports US stunned 2-0 by Mexico in Gold Cup upset LOS ANGELES: Mexico stunned the United States with only their second-ever victory over the four-time world champions... Published 27 Feb, 2024 11:23am
World Iran says US-British strikes on Yemen ‘escalate tensions’ TEHRAN: Iran condemned on Sunday the latest strikes by the United States and Britain on Yemen, saying they were... Published 25 Feb, 2024 05:25pm
World US to impose sanctions on over 500 targets in Russia action on Friday WASHINGTON: The United States will impose sanctions on over 500 targets on Friday in action marking the second... Published 23 Feb, 2024 09:20am
World US, Russia to speak on Israeli occupation at top UN court THE HAGUE: The United States and Russia will present arguments on Wednesday in proceedings at the UN’s highest court... Published 21 Feb, 2024 11:50am
World UN Security Council vote on Gaza faces threat of US veto UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council will vote on a new draft resolution Tuesday calling for an immediate... Published 20 Feb, 2024 12:33pm
Pakistan ‘US supports free, peaceful practice of religion or belief’ ISLAMABAD: The US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome has said that the United States supports the free and peaceful... Published 17 Feb, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan US concerned about reports of intimidation, voter suppression in Pakistan election, White House says WASHINGTON: The United States is concerned about reports of intimidation and voter suppression in Pakistan’s... Updated 16 Feb, 2024 10:38pm
Business & Finance India’s small exporters reel as Red Sea crisis helps rivals nab business NEW DELHI: Atul Jhunjhunwala, an exporter in the Indian eastern city of Kolkata, is tearing his hair out, having... Published 16 Feb, 2024 12:40pm
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 Benjamin Netanyahu pledges 'safe passage' for Rafah civilians WASHINGTON: Benjamin Netanyahu says in an interview airing Sunday that the Israeli military will provide “safe... Updated 11 Feb, 2024 02:09pm
World State of emergency in California as storm knocks out power LOS ANGELES: Swaths of the US state of California were flooded on Monday and hundreds of thousands of people were... Published 05 Feb, 2024 05:51pm
World US, Britain wage strikes against Houthis in Yemen WASHINGTON: The United States and Britain launched strikes against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, in the... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
World US plans more strikes in Middle East against Iran-backed groups WASHINGTON: The United States plans to undertake further strikes after the killing of three US troops by... Updated 04 Feb, 2024 10:06pm
Markets Russian oil flows through Red Sea still face lower risks LONDON: Tankers carrying Russian oil have continued sailing through the Red Sea largely uninterrupted by Houthi... Published 01 Feb, 2024 12:08pm
Pakistan Pakistan, US sign agreement on cultural property protection ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States on Tuesday signed an agreement on cultural property protection aimed at... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
World UN chief to meet donor nations after refugee agency accusations UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet Tuesday with key donors to the UN agency... Published 30 Jan, 2024 12:15pm
World Ukraine uncovers $40 million defence embezzlement scheme KYIV: Ukrainian defence officials and corporate leaders sought to steal about $40 million through a fraudulent arms... Published 28 Jan, 2024 11:31am
World Campaign to degrade Houthi capability will continue: UK’s Cameron LONDON: British foreign minister David Cameron said action to degrade Houthi capabilities in Yemen would continue... Published 23 Jan, 2024 01:01pm
World New Zealand to send defence team to support Red Sea security SYDNEY: New Zealand will deploy a six-member defence team to the Middle East as part of an international coalition... Published 23 Jan, 2024 10:23am
World Antony Blinken builds US ties with Africa west coast as Sahel concerns grow ABIDJAN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday opens a week-long tour of Africa’s west coast as he seeks to... Published 22 Jan, 2024 10:49am
World Middle East missile attacks raise Gaza escalation risk WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD: Missile attacks in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen on Saturday threw into sharp focus the... Published 21 Jan, 2024 11:44am
World US re-designates Houthis as ‘terrorist’ entity WASHINGTON: The United States announced Wednesday that it will put Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels back on a list... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan US condemns Iranian strikes WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday condemned recent Iranian strikes in Pakistan, Iraq and Syria, which ... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
World North Korean foreign minister to visit Russia: KCNA SEOUL: North Korea’s foreign minister will visit Russia this coming week, state media reported Sunday, with... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:30pm
World India, US seek to bolster trade ties, work together on critical minerals NEW DELHI: India and the United States have agreed to bolster trade ties and deepen cooperation in areas such as... Updated 13 Jan, 2024 07:59pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields dip at end of busy week of issuance LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields dipped on Friday, as the market celebrated getting through a busy week of... Published 12 Jan, 2024 03:18pm
World Aggression widens: US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen, officials say WASHINGTON/ADEN: The United States and Britain launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets... Updated 12 Jan, 2024 11:32am
Technology OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to meet US House Speaker Mike Johnson WASHINGTON: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will meet with Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson on... Published 11 Jan, 2024 11:36am
Pakistan’s pharma sector can increase exports to $3bn in five years, but it ‘needs policy, govt support’