Sign in
Sign in
Recover your password.
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Browsing Category
International
India Unveils 15% Defence Budget Hike After Last Year’s Conflict
News Desk
Islamabad: India on Sunday announced a sharp increase in defence spending in its federal budget for the 2026 fiscal year, signalling a renewed focus on military preparedness and modernisation following last year’s brief…
Snowstorm Barrels Into US as Blast of Icy Weather Widens
AFP/APP
Washington: A powerful snowstorm blasted southern US states on Saturday, snarling travel and bringing subzero temperatures as deadly weather intensified in regions not accustomed to extreme winter conditions.
The latest misery…
New Head of US Mission in Venezuela Arrives as Ties Warm
AFP/APP
Caracas: The new head of the US diplomatic mission to Venezuela arrived in the country on Saturday and was welcomed by the South American nation’s foreign minister, as relations gradually warm following the ouster of Nicolas…
Notable Names in Epstein File Dump
AFP/APP
Washington: A fresh cache of files related to the investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein contains documents referencing President Donald Trump and other high-profile figures, including Microsoft…
Gold Price Tumble as Investors Soothed by Trump Fed Pick
AFP/APP
New York: Gold and silver prices dived on Friday, while European stock markets ended the week higher and Wall Street pulled back, as investors were reassured by US President Donald Trump’s pick to take over as head of the Federal…
US Judge Rejects $2.36bn Penalty Bid Against Google
News Desk
San Francisco: A federal judge in San Francisco on Friday rejected a request by consumers seeking more than $2 billion in penalties against Alphabet’s Google over its past collection of user data from individuals who had turned…
Gold Retreats Over 4% from All-Time Highs
QNA/APP
Singapore: Gold prices fell more than 4% in early Asian trading on Friday, pressured by market speculation over possible changes in the leadership of the US Federal Reserve.
Despite the sharp pullback, the precious metal…
Prodded by US, Venezuela Opens Oil Industry to Private Investors
AFP/APP
Caracas: Venezuela on Thursday approved reforms opening its nationalized oil industry to private investment, as the country seeks to ease pressure from the United States following the ouster of former leader Nicolas Maduro.…
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Supplying Oil to Cuba
AFP/APP
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba, escalating pressure on the communist island nation.
The order states that…
Gold Futures Hit Record High Above $5,300 per Troy Ounce
TASS/APP
Moscow: Gold futures surged to a new all-time high on Tuesday, with prices on the Comex exchange climbing above $5,300 per troy ounce amid broad gains across precious metals.
Gold futures for February 2026 settlement rose as…