Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must recognize Israel
Agreement would allow US companies to export civilian nuclear technology to the kingdom, sent to Congress on Monday President Trump formalised a strategic economic partnership during a ceremonial signing with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. PHOTO: CNN President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia on civil nuclear energy while insisting […]
Oil prices fall $2 on Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures fell $2.30, or 2.6%, to $86.28; WTI down $2.08, or 2.53%, at $80.29 Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday as talks between Iran and Oman revived hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and remove shipping constraints affecting supply in the key Middle East region. Brent crude […]
IAEA chief says new initiative to support nuclear power at sea
Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea to be unveiled at IAEA event IAEA chief Rafael Grossi attends the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 12, 2024. PHOTO: AFP International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday that the agency was preparing to launch a new initiative […]
Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide
Global training initiative launched at embassies, consulates: appointments for visa services will adjust A US flag and a US H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration taken, September 22, 2025. REUTERS US President Donald Trump’s administration has issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during an ongoing immigration crackdown by the […]
Pakistan expects US reply on $10bn stabilisation facility ‘soon’
Adviser to FinMin says discussions with the US over the proposed facility have been ‘constructive’ Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb meets US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washignton DC. PHOTO: X Pakistan expects to receive a response from Washington within the next couple of months on its request for a $10 billion bilateral stabilisation facility, as […]
Punjab, China partner on smart farming
Chinese officials welcome Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz upon her arrival at Urumqi airport. PHOTO: EXPRESS LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif arrived in China on Tuesday on a four-day official visit and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in agriculture, irrigation, livestock and other sectors with Communist Party of China (CPC) Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous […]
Three killed in Russian gas chemical complex fire
. MOSCOW: Three people were killed and around 150 others were injured after a fire broke out on Tuesday at a gas chemical complex under construction in Russia’s Far East, the plant’s press service said. The dead included two Chinese nationals and one Russian, while 24 of the injured people were admitted to hospital. The […]