HONG KONG: Most Asian markets moved tentatively higher Friday after Wall Street and European shares stabilised in response to upbeat US data, but traders remain on edge about the global economy and fresh fears over Greece. With nerves calmed by … read more
NEW YORK: US media giant Time Warner said Wednesday it would launch a stand-alone HBO streaming service from next year, offering viewers without cable subscription hit shows like “Game of Thrones” and “Girls.” The move allows HBO to enter the … read more
UCH SHARIF: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has advised protesters in Islamabad to come forward to help flood victims if they have any feeling for the nation. In a veiled reference to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, he said : “Go and make a … read more
WASHINGTON: US-led airstrikes have killed “several hundred” fighters in and around Kobane, but the Islamic State group could still seize the besieged strategic Syrian town, the Pentagon said Wednesday. “We believe that we have killed several hundred ISIL fighters in … read more
WASHINGTON: A pair of American astronauts stepped outside the International Space Station Wednesday for a spacewalk to do repairs and upkeep at the orbiting outpost, NASA said. Reid Wiseman and Barry “Butch” Wilmore finished their spacewalk after six hours and … read more