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Lula says he and Xi put ‘peace first’ in world roiled by conflict

BRASÍLIA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said during a state visit Wednesday by Chinese President Xi...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:53pm

Life & Style

‘Rust’ to premiere three years after on-set shooting

TORUN, Poland: The Western ‘Rust’ will get its world premiere on Wednesday at a Polish film festival, three years on...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:40pm

Markets

OPEC Secretary General tells COP29 oil is a gift from God

BAKU: OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais on Wednesday told the COP29 climate summit in Baku that crude oil and...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:02pm

Business & Finance

Fed’s Cook: More cuts likely appropriate as disinflation expected to continue

CHARLOTTESVILLE: U.S. inflation continues to ease, with wages and the job market cooling and excess price increases...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 09:57pm

Pakistan

Joint military exercise between Pakistan, China begins in Pabbi

The opening ceremony of the Pak-China Joint Exercise Warrior-VIII between the Pakistan Army and the Peoples’...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 09:24pm

World

India’s ruling party projected to have edge in crucial state polls

MUMBAI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party and its allies are projected to have an edge in two crucial...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 09:12pm

Pakistan

Transfer of Chinese industries to Pakistan: Ahsan directs officials to identify sites for Model SEZs

Planning minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday directed the officials concerned to identify suitable sites for the...

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:22pm

Markets

US stocks dip after mixed retailer results

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks declined early Wednesday as markets digested mixed earnings from retailers and awaited...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:05pm

World

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Only US votes against, using its veto as permanent council member to block resolution

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:53pm

Pakistan

Interior Ministry approves deployment of Rangers, FC in Islamabad ahead of PTI protest

The Interior Ministry has approved the deployment of Rangers and Frontier Constabulary (FC) in Islamabad to maintain...

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:58pm

Technology

Google prosecutors to propose cure for search monopoly

Alphabet’s Google will come one step closer to a potential shakeup of its business on Wednesday, when U.S....

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:46pm

World

Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia: Bloomberg

LONDON: Ukraine has fired long-range British Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory for the first time,...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:43pm

Business & Finance

Uncertainty clouds holiday shopping season after mixed forecasts from Walmart, Target

Retailers are in for a mixed holiday season this year ahead of Black Friday and Christmas, marked by watchful...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:24pm

Sports

Altmaier gives Germany lead on Canada in Davis Cup quarters

MÁLAGA: Daniel Altmaier beat Gabriel Diallo in straight sets to earn Germany a 1-0 lead over Canada in the Davis Cup...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:53pm

World

US shuts Kyiv embassy due to ‘potential significant air attack’

KYIV: The United States shut its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday due to “specific information of a potential...

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:40pm

Markets

Gold price per tola increases Rs800 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan advanced on Wednesday in line with their increase in the international rates. In the local...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:35pm

World

US envoy to travel to Israel in bid to seal Hezbollah ceasefire

BEIRUT: U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein said he will travel to Israel on Wednesday to try to secure a ceasefire ending the...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 05:50pm

Sports

‘Eternal’ Nadal leaves legacy as he retires from tennis

MÁLAGA: Rafael Nadal said early Wednesday he had left a sporting and personal ‘legacy’ after retiring from...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 05:06pm

World

US decision on Ukraine missiles ‘big mistake’ that could ‘escalate conflict’: Erdogan

ISTANBUL: Washington’s approval for Ukraine to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 05:02pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan gets bail in new Toshakana case

IHC justice orders former prime minister's release

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:58pm

World

Gaza civil defence says 17 killed in Israeli strikes

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Wednesday that at least 17 people, including a baby, were killed in...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:46pm

Sports

India not ruling out Shubman Gill playing in series opener

India will give Shubman Gill every chance to prove his fitness to start the opening Test against Australia at Perth...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:36pm

Markets

Most Gulf shares rise in early trading on higher oil prices

Major stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trading on Wednesday, as oil prices rose amid an escalation in the...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:31pm

Business & Finance

ECB is ‘not almighty’ against weak euro zone growth, de Guindos says

FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank is “not almighty” in reviving the euro zone’s weak growth, which is mostly due...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:27pm

Markets

Ugandan shilling loses ground on surge in importer demand

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling posted a small loss on Wednesday, undermined by strong demand for hard currency from...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:25pm

Markets

Algeria bought South American corn in tender, volume unclear, traders say

HAMBURG: Algerian state agency ONAB is believed to have bought an unknown volume of animal feed corn to be sourced...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:24pm

Technology

OpenAI launches free AI training course for teachers

OpenAI and non-profit partner Common Sense Media have launched a free training course for teachers aimed at...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:22pm

Markets

Europe’s STOXX 600 regains steam, tech stocks lead charge

Europe’s main stock index was set to snap a three-session streak of declines on Wednesday as technology stocks...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:19pm

World

Indonesia president to visit UAE

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto will visit the United Arab Emirates after his planned trip to...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:17pm

Life & Style

Prosecutors barred from consulting Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ jail cell notes

NEW YORK: A U.S. judge on Tuesday ordered prosecutors to destroy their copies of handwritten notes that Sean “Diddy”...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 02:57pm

Life & Style

Zara owner boosts fast fashion flights from India to avoid shipping delays

Apparel retailers have increased use of air freight since Red Sea disruption

Published 20 Nov, 2024 02:48pm

Sports

‘Monkeygate’ to Gabbatoir: Five classic Australia v India Tests

PERTH: Australia and India have been facing each other in Test cricket since 1947 and renew their rivalry in Perth...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 02:09pm

Pakistan

Suicide blast martyrs 12 security personnel in Bannu District, says ISPR

Security forces kill six terrorists

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:53pm

Business & Finance

UK annual inflation jumps on higher energy bills

LONDON: Britain’s annual inflation rate jumped more than expected in October to back above the Bank of England’s...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:59pm

World

India to bail long-term prisoners awaiting trial

NEW DELHI: India’s interior minister has vowed to tackle chronic court backlogs by issuing bail to detainees...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:58pm

World

Iran warns European powers against censuring it at IAEA

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned three European powers against pursuing a resolution critical...

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 06:18pm

World

UN to vote again on Gaza ceasefire, US plans unclear

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a...

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 08:00pm

Sports

Tony Popovic hails Australia character in ‘crazy’ World Cup qualifier

SYDNEY: Australia coach Tony Popovic praised the character of his side after they rescued a precious point at the...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:49pm

Markets

South Korean shares edge slightly higher ahead of Nvidia earnings

KOSPI was up 12.61 points, or 0.51%, at 2,484.56

Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:25pm

Sports

Superb Martinez strike gives Argentina 1-0 win over Peru

BUENOS AIRES: A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:21pm

Markets

Copper extends gains as US dollar takes a breather

Copper extended gains to a fourth session on Wednesday as the US dollar eased after its recent blazing rally, while...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:13pm

Markets

Iron ore rises on resilient steel demand, China stimulus hopes

BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, supported by resilient steel demand...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:07pm

Sports

‘Lasting legacy’: Serena joins chorus marking Nadal’s farewell

Serena Williams said it had been an honour to witness Rafa Nadal’s tennis journey and that he would leave the game a...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:04pm

Markets

Palm edges lower on weaker export demand and Chicago soyoil prices

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Wednesday, weighed down by sluggish export demand and weaker...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:00pm

Sports

Victory over Saudi Arabia gives Indonesia World Cup belief, says coach Shin

Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong believes his team’s shock 2-0 win over former Asian champions Saudi Arabia in Jakarta...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:58pm

Markets

Expanding renewables: Kohat Cement installs 5.34 MW solar power plant

Kohat Cement Company Limited (KOHC) has installed and commissioned a 5.34 MW on-grid solar power plant. The cement...

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 03:31pm

Markets

China’s October soy imports from US climb for seventh month

BEIJING: China’s soybean imports from the US more than doubled in October from a year earlier, marking a seventh...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:43pm

World

UK PM Keir Starmer to visit Saudi Arabia and UAE to try to secure investment, FT reports

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates next month in a bid to...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:40pm

Markets

China, Hong Kong stocks rangebound in choppy trade on caution amid steady lending rates

HONG KONG: China stocks rose, while Hong Kong shares dipped in choppy trading on Wednesday, as investors remained...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:29pm

Sports

Lima hails UAE’s demolition of Qatar as best performance of 2026 qualifiers

Four-goal striker Fabio Lima said the United Arab Emirates’ 5-0 thrashing of Qatar on Tuesday was his team’s finest...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:26pm

Markets

Iraq’s fuel oil exports head for record year after Oct volumes jump

SINGAPORE: Iraq’s fuel oil exports are on track to hit all-time highs this year after the country ramped up...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:23pm

Markets

China’s Oct coal imports from Russia rise 13%

BEIJING: China’s coal imports from Russia rose 13% in October from the same month a year earlier despite sanctions...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:21pm

World

Xi Jinping asks Germany’s Scholz to help resolve issue of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs

RIO DE JANEIRO: Chinese President Xi Jinping told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday he hoped Germany could...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:19pm

World

Vladimir Putin, ascendant in Ukraine, eyes contours of a Trump peace deal

MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with Donald Trump but rules out making any...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:04pm

Sports

Gerson stunner gives Brazil 1-1 draw with Uruguay in World Cup qualifier

SALVADOR: Brazil drew 1-1 with Uruguay in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Gerson’s...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:59am

Markets

Rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.04 against the greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:00pm

Business & Finance

In high-wage Germany, VW’s labour costs outstrip the competition

BERLIN/FRANKFURT: As Volkswagen and unions gear up for the next round of talks over wages and plant closures in...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:53am

Markets

JGB yields mixed as BOJ rate hike concerns limit safe-haven bids

TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields struggled for direction on Wednesday, as concerns about another rate...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:49am

Markets

Proft-taking weighs on PSX, KSE-100 closes lower by 310 points

After a strong start led by buying momentum, profit-taking was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the...

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:48pm

Life & Style

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

CHIGASAKI: Before global leaders take the problem of plastic pollution into their hands this month, Japanese...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:15am

World

Skills shortage hobbles India’s clean energy aspirations

NEW DELHI: India’s ambitious plan to expand domestic manufacturing is coming up short in the solar industry which is...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:06am

World

Donald Trump taps former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as education secretary

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon as education secretary, putting the former...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:55am

Markets

Bitcoin breaches $94,000 for the first time

SINGAPORE: Bitcoin rose to a record high above $94,000 as a report that Donald Trump’s social media company was in...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:50am

Markets

IBEX Limited buys back 3.56mn shares from TRGI in $70mn deal

IBEX Limited, a US-based technology company, has repurchased approximately 3.56 million shares for $70 million from...

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 07:30pm

World

Trump, Musk watch SpaceX launch Starship, booster misses landing

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched its giant Starship rocket to space from Texas on Tuesday, advancing the ship’s...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:47am

Markets

Asian shares cautious before Nvidia result, dollar gives back gains

SYDNEY: Asian shares were cautious on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to earnings results from AI darling Nvidia...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:41am

Markets

Australian, NZ dollars keep rally alive, for now

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were battling to extend a rally to a fourth session on Wednesday as...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:39am

Markets

Wheat slips but hovers near one-week peak as war in Ukraine escalates

BEIJING: Chicago wheat futures slipped on Wednesday, after a three day rise, but remained near a one-week peak as...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:30am

Business & Finance

Japan’s exports expand in Oct; potential Trump tariffs dim outlook

TOKYO: Japan’s exports rebounded in October, led by a pickup in chip equipment demand in China, data showed on...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:24am

Markets

Gold hovers near 1-week peak amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

Gold prices lingered near a one-week peak on Wednesday as heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine sparked...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:22am

Markets

China’s yuan steady as dollar strength loses momentum

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady on Wednesday with the dollar retreating from one-year highs as traders tried to...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:16am

Markets

Australian shares slip as financials drag; miners cushion fall

Australian shares fell on Wednesday, retreating from a record high scaled in the previous session, as losses in...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:14am

Markets

Japan’s Nikkei slips as caution reigns ahead of Nvidia results

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday as caution set in ahead of US AI darling Nvidia’s results and...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:11am

Markets

Dollar sags to one-week low after safety bid, ‘Trump trade’ momentum wanes

TOKYO: The US dollar slipped to a one-week low versus major peers on Wednesday, looking to extend a three-day...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:01am

Markets

Oil steady as Ukraine escalation offsets US crude, gasoline stock build

HOUSTON: Oil prices were steady on Wednesday as the escalating war between major oil producer Russia and Ukraine...

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:38pm

Pakistan

US says ‘dedicated to enhancing Pakistan’s civilian, military capabilities’ amid terror attacks

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Washington aware of the recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:40pm

BR Research

Cement: Redefining the game

There is nothing particularly surprising about the cement industry making reasonable earnings amid a demand drought....

Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:47am

BR Research

Fecto Cement Limited

Fecto Cement Limited (PSX: FECTC) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1981. The company is...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:44am

Business & Finance

Business community leader assails curbs on Internet

KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:03am

Pakistan

Devsinc sets up computer lab for women

KARACHI: Devsinc has opened a computer lab at the Government Associate College for Women, Lahore to promote ...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:38am

Pakistan

Heavy sports bikes, vehicles worth Rs440.51m recovered

KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi has conducted a major anti-smuggling operation, recovering...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:33am

Pakistan

LHC issues notices to govt on plea against slow internet speed, blocking VPN

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the federal government and others on a petition...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:27am

Pakistan

Non-bailable arrest warrants of Gandapur issued

LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants of Chief Minister (CM) Khyber...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:25am

Pakistan

Safe City project: Pace of work accelerated, says CM

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that work on the first phase of the Karachi Safe City...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:19am

Pakistan

Intending pilgrims: Panel comes down hard on Religious Ministry

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday came down hard on the Religious Affairs Ministry for its incompetence in...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:18am

Technology

PTA hires NERA for 5G spectrum auction

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has acquired consultancy services of National Economic...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:13am

Pakistan

PTI SG criticises ECP

LAHORE: PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Tuesday lambasted the Election Commission of Pakistan for handing...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:13am

Pakistan

World Children’s Day: Sindh in collaboration with UNICEF launches CPIMS

KARACHI: Sindh government, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare, UNICEF, and other key...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:10am

Pakistan

SSWMB to make two roads of SITE as model streets

KARACHI: Managing Director of Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) Syed Imtiaz Ali Shah has announced to make...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:09am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 19, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 20, 2024)...