US, allies imposing additional economic costs on Russia, Belarus: Blinken

Mar 02, 2022

Washington [US], March 3 : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday (local time) said the United States, in coordination with its allies...

China's growing purchases of Russian oil invite additional political costs

Sep 07, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], September 8 : As the Chinese economy is in the grip of a zero-COVID policy, the administration of President Xi Jinping is...

US textile importers ask Indian businesses to soak additional costs, say executives

Apr 13, 2025

Textile importers based in the US are reaching out to Indian exporters, asking them to bear the costs that may emanate from the US...

Inflation, security restrictions cast shadow over Eid celebrations in Rawalpindi

May 31, 2026

Eidul Azha festivities in Rawalpindi were significantly subdued this year as soaring inflation, rising transportation costs and increased admission fees at parks and amusement...

Elderly in China protest against cut in medical benefits

Feb 18, 2023

China's "zero Covid" policies, dictated by Beijing over the past three years, saddled those localities with additional costs, while a downturn in the real...

Indian carriers incur higher flying costs to Europe, America due to closure of Afghan airspace

Sep 09, 2021

New Delhi [India], September 9 : Indian carriers flying to Europe and America are incurring additional costs on account of 40 minutes of extra...