Pakistan says three soldiers die in Kashmir clash
Pakistan said on Thursday three of its soldiers were killed in a cross-border exchange of fire in the contested Kashmir region, but India denied that...
Wall St. opens higher after strong retail sales data, Walmart results
U.S. stocks opened higher on Thursday as a surge in July retail sales and Walmart’s robust results eased fears of a recession in the world’s...
Pacific Islands leaders agree on climate plan with loopholes
Pacific Islands leaders failed to agree on tough new climate change commitments at an annual summit on Thursday, agreeing instead to endorse a plan that...
Israel weighs barring visit by U.S. congressional critics: Israeli official
Israel is considering barring a visit by two of its sharpest critics in the U.S. Congress, Democrats Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, who plan to...
Thousands cheer separatists in Yemen’s Aden, UAE says it is in step with Riyadh
Tens of thousands of Yemenis rallied in Aden on Thursday in support of separatist forces who took over the southern port, the temporary seat of...
Wall Street set to open higher after strong retail sales data
U.S. stock index futures rose in volatile trading on Thursday, as strong July retail sales data and Walmart’s upbeat results eased some concerns about the...
Surge in U.S. retail sales underscores economy’s resilience
U.S. retail sales surged in July as consumers bought a range of goods even as they cut back on motor vehicle purchases, which could help...
J.C. Penney shares surge as loss halves, sales still falling
J.C. Penney Co Inc posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss on Thursday, as the struggling department store operator’s efforts to cut costs and shutter unprofitable businesses...
Pakistan observes ‘Black Day’ over Kashmir with march by militant group
Pakistan observed a ‘Black Day’ on Thursday to coincide with India’s Independence Day celebrations, as one of the main militant groups fighting Indian rule in...
Novichok appeared in blood test of second UK police officer in 2018
British police who investigated a 2018 Novichok poisoning that was blamed on Russia said traces of the deadly nerve agent have since been found in...