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‘Golden Age’: takeaways from Donald Trump’s inauguration speech

Donald Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as United States president on Monday, pledging a blitz of...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:45pm

World

Netanyahu tells Trump ‘best days’ of alliance yet to come

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President Donald Trump on his inauguration...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:44pm

Pakistan

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz felicitate Donald Trump on assuming office

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated President Donald Trump on...

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 11:32pm

Pakistan

Iranian Armed Forces CGS calls on COAS Asim Munir

Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the Iranian Armed Forces, visited the General...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 10:49pm

Pakistan

Moroccan boat tragedy: one more Pakistani identified among survivors

Pakistan foreign office announced on Monday that one more Pakistani had been identified among the survivors of the...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:59pm

Technology

Facebook, X, YouTube to do more against online hate speech, EU says

BRUSSELS: Meta’s Facebook, Elon Musk’s X, Google’s YouTube and other tech companies have agreed to do more to tackle...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:53pm

Markets

Copper jumps to 1-month peak after Trump shelves tariffs, for now

LONDON: Copper prices jumped to their highest in more than a month after Donald Trump was quoted as saying the...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:31pm

Pakistan

Ministries directed to prioritise objectives in line with Uraan Pakistan

Planning minister Ahsan Iqbal on Monday asked all concerned ministries to prioritise their objectives in line with...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:23pm

World

Gazans begin searching for people under rubble on day two of ceasefire

GAZA/CAIRO: Palestinians began searching on Monday for thousands of Gazans believed still buried under rubble, as...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:01pm

Sports

McCullum sees India series as ideal prep for Champions Trophy

KOLKATA: England coach Brendon McCullum said Monday he hopes his side emerge from a host of limited overs matches...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:20pm

World

Putin says open to Ukraine talks with Trump, hopes for ‘lasting peace’

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he was open to talks on the Ukraine conflict with Donald...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:10pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Netherlands hold 11th round of bilateral political consultations

The 11th Round of Pakistan-Netherlands bilateral political consultations was held in Islamabad on Monday, according...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 07:19pm

Sports

IPL record-breaker Pant named Lucknow captain

NEW DELHI: Record-breaking wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been named captain of Indian Premier League team Lucknow...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:51pm

Sports

Lys says ‘nicest week in my life’ as historic Melbourne run ends

MELBOURNE: “Lucky loser” Eva Lys reflected on “the nicest week in my life” as her historic Australian Open run came...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:46pm

World

Israel-Hamas truce holding after first hostage-prisoner swap

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was holding Monday, following the dramatic exchange...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:41pm

World

Biden issues pardons to protect Milley, Fauci, others from Trump retaliation

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden issued pre-emptive pardons on Monday for people Republican successor Donald Trump...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:40pm

Sports

Djokovic row as ‘dizzy’ Sinner reaches Australian Open quarters

MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while Jannik Sinner needed...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:31pm

World

Ukraine army officers held over failure to halt a Russian offensive

KYIV: Three high-ranking Ukrainian military officials have been detained for alleged “inaction” that allowed Russian...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:13pm

World

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US president

Trump's inauguration completes triumphant comeback as he survived 2 impeachment trials, a felony conviction, 2 assassination attempts, and an indictment for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 11:50pm

World

Yemen’s Houthis say they will only target Israeli-linked vessels after Gaza ceasefire

LONDON: Yemen’s Houthis will limit their attacks on commercial vessels to Israeli-linked ships after the Gaza...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:04pm

World

Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls’ high schools to open

KABUL: The Taliban’s acting deputy foreign minister called on his senior leadership to open schools for Afghan...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 04:52pm

Markets

Kotak Mahindra Bank, Wipro lead rise in India’s benchmark indexes

India’s benchmark indexes advanced on Monday, led by gains in Kotak Mahindra Bank and Wipro after their...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 04:38pm

Markets

Sri Lankan shares end higher as utilities, consumer discretionary stocks gain

CSE All Share index settled 0.7% higher at 16,373.15

Published 20 Jan, 2025 04:36pm

Markets

Palm tracks Dalian oils higher, weak exports cap gains

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second session on Monday, supported by strength in Dalian vegetable...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 04:33pm

Markets

Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine to generate $74bn in free cash flow over 37 years, Barrick CEO says

Project expected to start production by end of 2028

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 10:18pm

Markets

Gold price per tola increases Rs500 in Pakistan

After declining in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan rose on Monday in line with their increase in...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 03:55pm

Life & Style

Relieved US TikTok enthusiasts hope ‘magic’ returns as app is restored

NEW YORK: On Saturday night, for the first time in five years, millions of American TikTok users who logged on for a...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 03:33pm

Markets

Rousch Power transfers complex to government entity after CPPA settlement

Rousch (Pakistan) Power Limited (RPPL), an Independent Power Producer (IPP), has handed over its complex to the...

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 07:41pm

Markets

Bitcoin hits record above $109,000 awaiting Trump

LONDON: Bitcoin hit a record high above $109,000 on Monday as Donald Trump, who has signalled plans to deregulate...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:44pm

World

Indian rapist murderer of doctor sentenced to life in prison: judge

KOLKATA: The rapist and murderer of an Indian doctor was sentenced to life in prison Monday, a crime that sparked...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:41pm

Markets

Euro zone bond yields slip with focus on Trump inauguration

LONDON: Euro zone bond yields eased in early trading on Monday, with investor focus on the inauguration of Donald...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:37pm

Markets

European shares steady as Trump’s inauguration takes centre stage

European shares edged higher on Monday, supported by banks and technology stocks, as investors braced for Donald...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:35pm

Markets

Ivory Coast 2024/25 cocoa arrivals up 24.7% as of January 19

ABIDJAN: Cocoa arrivals at ports in top grower Ivory Coast had reached 1.191 million metric tons by Jan. 19 since...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:33pm

Markets

LNG traders divert six US cargoes to Europe from Asia

SINGAPORE: Traders diverted at least six cargoes of liquefied natural gas that were on course for Asia to Europe...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:32pm

World

Eight die, seven injured in Serbian retirement home fire

BELGRADE: Eight people died and seven were injured in a fire at a nursing home outside Belgrade on Monday which...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:30pm

Markets

Major Gulf markets gain on Gaza ceasefire

Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday, helped by the ceasefire deal between Israel and...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:28pm

Business & Finance

China’s BYD to complete $1 billion Indonesia plant by end-2025, executive says

JAKARTA: China’s top electric vehicle maker BYD aims to complete its $1 billion plant in Indonesia at the end of...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:26pm

World

UK’S David Lammy says it is ‘right’ US reviews Chagos Islands deal

LONDON: Britain’s foreign secretary David Lammy said it was right that the new US administration has the chance to...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:24pm

Markets

Gold trims losses, investors await Trump’s inauguration speech

Gold cut early losses on Monday as investors looked forward to Donald Trump’s inauguration speech for clarity on the...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:08pm

Markets

Nuclear power dominates as Pakistan’s electricity generation increases 1% in December 2024

Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 7,800 GWh (10,484 MW) in December 2024, an increase of 1% YoY compared to...

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 06:55pm

Business & Finance

Malaysia’s December exports rise 16.9% y/y, above forecast

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s exports rose 16.9% in December, above market expectations, government data showed on...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:02pm

Markets

Copper retreats from 1-month high on dollar strength, US policy uncertainty

SHANGHAI: Most base metals, including copper, which touched a one-month high last week, declined on Monday due to a...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:08pm

Markets

Iron ore flat as supply concerns ease amid improving China sentiment

SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures traded flat on Monday as traders weighed the easing supply concerns and lagging...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:07pm

Markets

China’s yuan rises to over two-week high on positive US-China talk, better economic data

HONG KONG: China’s yuan rose on Monday to its highest against the dollar since Jan. 3 buoyed by a friendly call...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:04pm

Markets

US soybean market share in China shrinks in 2024, replaced

BEIJING: China’s soybean imports from the United States dropped 5.7% in 2024 from the previous year and were...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:02pm

Markets

Indian bond yields a tad higher as caution prevails before Trump takes charge

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields edged up cautiously on Monday, the start of an important week that will see...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:01pm

Markets

China, HK stocks rally as Trump-Xi call calms nerves

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks jumped on Monday as US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:00pm

Markets

JGB yields ease ahead of Trump inauguration, BOJ policy decision

TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields eased on Monday as traders braced for potential volatility ahead of Donald...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:51pm

Markets

Philippines awards $472mn T-bill offer

MANILA: Following are the results of the Philippine Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) auction of T-bills on Monday:...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:48pm

Business & Finance

Monetary Policy Committee to meet on January 27: SBP

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will meet on Monday, January 27, 2025, to...

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 07:57pm

Markets

Iran raises February light crude price to Asia

Iran has set the official selling price (OSP) for its light crude oil grade for Asian buyers at $1.95 a barrel above...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:45pm

Markets

Asian currencies, equities edge higher ahead of Trump’s new term

Asian currencies nudged higher on Monday, supported by a pause in the dollar rally ahead of US President-elect...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:43pm

Markets

Palm oil climbs on bargain buying, strength in Dalian oils

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second session on Monday, supported by strength in Dalian vegetable...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:40pm

Markets

China’s crude oil imports from top supplier Russia reach new high in 2024

SINGAPORE: China’s crude oil imports from top supplier Russia were up 1% in 2024 to a record high versus 2023, while...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:35pm

Business & Finance

Indian fintech Paytm’s Q3 adjusted loss narrows sequentially as payments business recovers

India’s Paytm, on Monday, reported a narrower third-quarter adjusted loss compared with the previous quarter as its...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:32pm

World

Ukraine air force downs 93 Russian drones launched overnight

KYIV: Ukrainian air defences downed 93 of 141 drones launched by Russia overnight, Ukraine’s air force said on...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:30pm

Markets

Australian shares close higher on rate cut prospects; South32 shines

Australian shares settled higher on Monday as investors looked forward to a potential interest rate cut from the...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:28pm

Markets

China buys less Russian coal in 2024 despite record imports

BEIJING: China, the world’s top coal importer, bought less Russian coal in 2024 while increasing purchases from...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:26pm

Markets

Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher ahead of Trump inauguration

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average advanced on Monday, buoyed by gains on Wall Street and a weaker yen, even as a...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:22pm

Markets

Mauritius tenders to buy 8,000 metric tons rice, traders say

HAMBURG: The state purchasing agency in Mauritius has issued an international tender to buy 8,000 metric tons of...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:20pm

Markets

South Korean shares erase early gains as traders eye Trump’s first day

The benchmark KOSPI closed down 3.50 points, or 0.14%

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:19pm

Business & Finance

Aurangzeb heads to Davos for World Economic Forum moot

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb left for Davos, Switzerland on Monday to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF)...

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 04:37pm

Sports

Jannik Sinner toughs it out through medical episode to reach last eight

MELBOURNE: Defending champion and top seed Jannik Sinner overcame a debilitating medical episode as well as Dane...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:16pm

Business & Finance

ECB risks credibility cutting rates when inflation rising faster than expected, says Holzmann

BERLIN: The European Central Bank risks hurting its credibility if it cuts interest rates when inflation rises...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:10pm

Pakistan

First passenger flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport

The first commercial aircraft arrived on Monday at the New Gwadar International Airport. A Pakistan International...

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 10:18pm

Technology

India’s Wipro eyes best day in four years on echoing IT peers’ demand revival hopes

Wipro’s shares surged about 8% on Monday, set for their best day in nearly four years, after India’s No. 4 IT...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:40am

Markets

Vivendi’s new ‘galaxy’ of companies needs more time to explain strategy, analysts and investors say

GDANSK/PARIS/LONDON: Vivendi management and bosses of some of its newly spun out companies - Canal+, Havas and Louis...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:34am

Markets

Trump’s new crypto token jumps ahead of his inauguration

SINGAPORE: Donald Trump’s newly minted cryptocurrency soared on Monday to top $9 billion in market value, drawing in...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:30am

Business & Finance

US firms in Europe fear worsening relations as Trump arrives

BRUSSELS: Nine out of 10 U.S. firms operating in Europe believe transatlantic economic relations will worsen in...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:26am

World

Trump’s inauguration poses new test for Western firms in Russia

LONDON/MOSCOW: Hold or fold? That is the dilemma facing the hundreds of Western companies still operating in Russia...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:23am

Markets

OGDCL enhances oil and gas production

Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company,...

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 04:36pm

World

Late night tears and hugs for released Palestinian prisoners

BAYTUNYA: Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released in the Gaza ceasefire deal had to inch through a thick...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:09am

Sports

No sweat, no shake as Svitolina cruises into Melbourne quarters

MELBOURNE: Elina Svitolina delivered a stunning first-set comeback before overwhelming Veronika Kudermetova Monday...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 10:57am

Markets

Rupee records marginal increase against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.65 against greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 10:28pm

Markets

Buying rally continues, KSE-100 gains over 570 points

The buying rally continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 closing with a gain of...

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 09:36pm

BR Research

Trade woes, remittance flows: 1HFY25 in focus

The first half of the fiscal year presented a favorable macroeconomic picture, primarily due to falling inflation...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:20am

BR Research

ZIL Limited

ZIL Limited (PSX: ZIL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1960 and then was converted into...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:06am

Sports

Donald Trump says he will prevent transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports

President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday said once he is president he will take action to “keep men out of women’s...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:49am

Sports

Man City are back, says Guardiola after Ipswich thrashing

IPSWICH: Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were back to their old selves following a 6-0 demolition...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:47am

World

Colombia death toll from rebel violence rises to 80

BOGOTA: The National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas are targeting community leaders and former members of a...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:37am

Business & Finance

Japan November machinery orders beat forecast on strong factory investment

TOKYO: Japan’s core machinery orders rose 3.4% in November from the previous month to beat analysts’ forecast,...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:33am

World

China vice president meets with Elon Musk ahead of Trump inauguration

BEIJING: China’s Vice President Han Zheng met on Sunday with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and other members of the U.S....

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:28am

Markets

Yuan recovery in lead-up to Trump’s inauguration to help Indian rupee

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to kick off a pivotal week on a slightly positive note, assisted by the recovery...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:25am

Markets

Bank of Japan poised to raise rates to highest in 17 years

TOKYO: The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday barring any market shocks when U.S....

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:20am

Markets

Oil prices slide as market awaits Trump’s return to White House

HOUSTON: Oil prices slipped on Monday as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is expected to bring a...

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 09:25pm

World

TikTok is restoring service, thanks Trump

WASHINGTON: TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:13am

Markets

Dollar strong, stocks creep higher as second Trump term dawns

SINGAPORE: The dollar was firm and Asia’s stock markets were cautiously positive on Monday as investors waited for...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:06am

Markets

Indian shares set for muted start ahead of Trump’s second presidency

Indian shares are poised for a subdued start on Monday, as investor concerns over U.S. policy framework under...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:02am

Business & Finance

Bank of Korea downgrades 2025 GDP forecast

SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank said on Monday its economic growth projection for 2025 was estimated between 1.6%...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:00am

Markets

Country Garden expects to reach terms with creditors in Feb, lawyer tells court

HONG KONG: Chinese property company Country Garden, which has defaulted on debt repayment obligations, expects to...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 07:58am

Markets

Dollar steady as markets await Trump inauguration

SINGAPORE: The dollar was hovering near a more than two-year high at the start of a pivotal week on Monday, as...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 07:54am

Sports

Sajid and Abrar demolish West Indies in first Test win

LAHORE: Spinners Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed wreaked havoc with the ball taking nine wickets combined for a mere 77...