MANILA: The Philippines raised its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people today, as Super Typhoon Usagi barrelled towards its already disaster-ravaged north. Packing sustained winds of up to 185 kilometres (115 miles) an hour, Usagi is set to smash onto the main island of Luzon around 9am today […]
Month: November 2024
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump made a triumphant return to the White House on yesterday, where outgoing president Joe Biden offered a show of civility to the bitter rival who denied him the same courtesy four years ago. Trump’s visit came as Republicans were declared the majority party in the House of […]
TOKYO : The growing presence of non-bank financial institutions (NBFI) warrants attention, as some reports show they account for almost half of financial intermediations globally, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said on Thursday. “Financial and capital markets are often affected by NBFIs’ strategies and activities, as we observed […]
LAS VEGAS: A security fence rings a Las Vegas building where Nevada tabulates votes. An Arizona sheriff has his department on high alert to guard against potential violence with drones and snipers on standby. Governors of at least three states have called for National Guard troops to help maintain the […]
LIVERPOOL, England: Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso acknowledged the challenge his side face against Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, recognising the Merseyside club as one of Europe’s strongest teams at the moment. Alonso’s side face an in-form Liverpool at Anfield, with Arne Slot’s men on nine points from […]
BANGKOK : Thailand’s exports are expected to rise 2 per cent this year, unchanged from a previous forecast of 2 per cent growth, the Thai National Shippers’ Council said on Tuesday. Exports, a key driver of the economy, rose 1.1 per cent in September from a year earlier. The commerce […]