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 […]
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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 […]
Amazon said on Wednesday that Apple TV+ will become available on Prime Video later this month in the U.S. for $9.99 per month, in a boost for the iPhone maker which has lagged behind streaming rivals Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video itself. The Apple TV+ streaming service, known for its […]
TOKYO: Nearly 86 per cent of Japanese households expect prices to rise a year from now, a quarterly survey showed on Thursday, a sign of heightening inflation expectations that could help the central bank make the case for additional interest rate hikes. The ratio of households that expect prices to […]
Former world number seven Richard Gasquet will retire after the French Open next year, the Frenchman announced on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a 22-year career. The 38-year-old is a twice Wimbledon semi-finalist and a one-time U.S. Open semi-finalist. His best outing at Roland Garros came in 2016 when […]
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump ruled out a second US presidential debate with rival Kamala Harris yesterday, hours after Fox News offered to host a candidate showdown later this month before election day on November 5. The Republican ex-president and Democratic vice president, locked in an excruciatingly close White House battle, have […]