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Print - 2019-01-05
Asian currencies gain on stronger prospects for Fed rate cut
Currency

Asian currencies gain on stronger prospects for Fed rate cut

Asian currencies gained against the dollar on Friday after dismal US factory data spurred speculation that the Federal Reserve could switch from raising to cutting rates before the end of the year, and on signs of progress in Sino-US trade talks. Survey d
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Trump's big U-turn

Trump's big U-turn

Sanity seems to have finally prevailed in the Oval Office as the US President has ultimately admitted the strategic importance of Pakistan and the role played by this South Asian country in the global war on terror. According to media reports, US Presiden
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Menace of narcotics: SC annoyed over government's nonchalant behaviour

Menace of narcotics: SC annoyed over government's nonchalant behaviour

The Supreme Court was annoyed on Friday over nonchalant behaviour of the federal and provincial governments towards devising an effective mechanism to curb the menace of narcotics which plays havoc with the lives of youth. The chief of Anti-Narcotics Forc
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
One terrorist killed in NW operation: ISPR

One terrorist killed in NW operation: ISPR

One terrorist was killed by security forces during an intelligence-based operation in the Spinwam tehsil of North Waziristan, Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. Hand grenades, SMGs, spare magazines, and communication equipment were reco
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
ECP starts preparing electoral lists for tribal districts

ECP starts preparing electoral lists for tribal districts

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) decided on Friday in a meeting to expedite preparation of electoral lists for tribal districts, erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Secretary Election Commission Babar Yaqoob chaired the meeting
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
No talks under way for grand opposition alliance: PML-N leaders

No talks under way for grand opposition alliance: PML-N leaders

The formation of a 'grand opposition alliance' is not yet being proactively pursued by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP), and efforts by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to forge an anti-Pa
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
PML-N asks for making advisers' notifications public

PML-N asks for making advisers' notifications public

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has asked Prime Minister Imran Khan to make the notifications public of his own and all of his advisers, following the controversy surrounding the appointment of Dr Farrukh Saleem as the spokesperson on economy. PML-N
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Sarhadi urges Rashid to introduce goods train on Pesh-Kar route

Sarhadi urges Rashid to introduce goods train on Pesh-Kar route

Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi, President, Frontier Customs Agents Group (FCAG) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Chairman SCCI standing committee on PR and Dry Port has slammed Federal Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rashid Ahmad for giving dissatisfactory answers to questions r
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Qureshi meets Turkish counterpart in Ankara

Qureshi meets Turkish counterpart in Ankara

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavusoglu in Ankara on Friday. Foreign Minister Qureshi is accompanying Prime Minister on his visit to Turkey.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Rich tributes paid to late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

Rich tributes paid to late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Information, Law and Anti Corruption Barrister Murtaza paid rich tributes to the founder of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and former Prime Minister late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (ZAB) on the occasion of 91st birth anniversary
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
PM's aide-CM huddle: Centre advised to let CCI decide about electricity

PM's aide-CM huddle: Centre advised to let CCI decide about electricity

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that any decision regarding electricity by any forum other than Council of Common Interests (CCI) is unconstitutional and illegal; therefore, he demanded that all such letters issued by Cabinet Committee o
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Fate of Al Ghazi Tractors plant in the doldrums

Fate of Al Ghazi Tractors plant in the doldrums

Al Ghazi Tractors Ltd is contemplating to shut its plant, due to severe slowdown in the market coupled with the non-release of around Rs2 billion sales tax refunds by the government.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Islamic economics conference begins

Islamic economics conference begins

The Minhaj University Lahore's 2nd Islamic Economics & Finance Conference 2019 on "Adaptability and Dependability: Oriental & Empirical Innovations in Islamic Finance" began at a local hotel on Friday.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Three of a family killed in mishap

Three of a family killed in mishap

At least three members of a family including a woman died while four others were injured in collision between passenger bus and a car here on Friday. Rescue sources said that the accident took place at National Highway near Fatomand Morr in Chichawatni wh
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
LCCI hails restoration of advance payment facility

LCCI hails restoration of advance payment facility

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Friday welcomed restoration of advance payment facility and said that State Bank of Pakistan deserves appreciation for feeling the woes of business community. The LCCI President Almas Hyder said that restoration
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Indian lawyers for making public opinion for better relations

Indian lawyers for making public opinion for better relations

Lawyers from India have urged the university teachers and legal fraternity to play their role for making public opinion in both societies to improve bilateral relations between Pakistan and India. They were addressing a meeting with PU Vice Chancellor Pro
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Hamza Shahbaz may head PAC-I in Punjab

Hamza Shahbaz may head PAC-I in Punjab

The PTI-led Punjab government has started talks with the opposition in provincial assembly for formation of public accounts committees and standing committees of the Punjab Assembly. Currently, two special committees in the Punjab Assembly are working to
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Punjab CM expresses displeasure over delay in welfare schemes

Punjab CM expresses displeasure over delay in welfare schemes

Expressing his strong displeasure over delay in some welfare schemes, the Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar admonished the concerned officials. "You should better perform practically instead of engaging in any lip-service," he said while chairing
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Malik for boosting economic cooperation with Islamic bloc

Malik for boosting economic cooperation with Islamic bloc

SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) senior vice president Iftikhar Ali Malik Friday has stressed the need for strengthening economic cooperation within the Islamic bloc to deal with the challenges confronting individual and regional economies.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Minister reviews progress on arrangements for IBC-2019

Minister reviews progress on arrangements for IBC-2019

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore on Friday arranged a meeting to review progress on arrangements for International Buffalo Congress (IBC) 2019 and National Livestock Show which will be held from February 18, 2019.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Lahore police issued 37,210 character certificates in 2018

Lahore police issued 37,210 character certificates in 2018

Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Muhammad Waqas Nazir has said that the character verification and certification branch of the Lahore police have issued 37,210 certificates to the citizens during the year of 2018.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Foggy weather forecast for South Punjab and upper Sindh

Foggy weather forecast for South Punjab and upper Sindh

The Meteorological department has forecast foggy weather conditions in South Punjab and Upper Sindh during morning and night. In its weather forecast for today (Saturday) Met office said that rain-thunderstorm with snow over the hills is expected at scatt
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Power crisis hits Lahore

Power crisis hits Lahore

Tripping of feeders continued for third consecutive day which affected the power supply system heavily, leaving the urban and rural areas with 8 to 12 hours load shedding. The city life was exposed to load shedding after every alternate hour. People also
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
'Justice for all must to ensure peaceful society'

'Justice for all must to ensure peaceful society'

Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Almas Hyder said that justice cannot be ensured until it is conveniently dispensed on the doorsteps of the people living below the poverty line.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Bilawal vows to take ZAB's mission forward

Bilawal vows to take ZAB's mission forward

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Friday paid tribute to former prime minister and PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 91st birth anniversary, to be observed on Saturday (Jan 5), throughout the country.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Experts team discuss status of glacier

Experts team discuss status of glacier

Team of experts constituted by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) met at Gilgit-Baltistan House, Islamabad.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
NAB KP arrests alleged fraudster

NAB KP arrests alleged fraudster

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday arrested accused Muhammad Zubair Owners of M/S FMG Global die allegedly cheating public at large under the garb of lucrative business.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
PHC to hold combined marriages ceremony

PHC to hold combined marriages ceremony

Pakistan Hindu Council is organizing 11th annual combined marriages ceremony at Railway Ground Karachi on Sunday (tomorrow). Patron-in-chief of Pakistan Hindu Council and Member of National Assembly Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani said that this year 80 Hindu co
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
NHA to take up land mutation/transfer issues with CCI

NHA to take up land mutation/transfer issues with CCI

The National Highway Authority (NHA) Executive Board has decided to take up the matter of land mutation/transfer of Right of Way (ROW) in the name of NHA to Council of Common Interests (CCI) for resolving the issue amicably.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
TPB's meeting to discuss FBR's proposed reforms put off

TPB's meeting to discuss FBR's proposed reforms put off

The meeting of the Tax Policy Board (TPB) for initiating policy discussion on proposed reforms agenda of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) as well as timeline and broad strategy for the next budget 2018-19 has again been postponed.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Workshop on AML-CAT held

Workshop on AML-CAT held

The Social Welfare Department in collaboration with a local governmental organization (Blue Veins) organised an awareness workshop on Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML-CFT) for Non-Profit Organizations (NPO)/NGOs.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold slides

US MIDDAY: gold slides

Gold prices fell in early trade in New York on Friday, pulling back from a more than six-month peak hit earlier in the session, after stronger-than-expected US jobs data, while palladium prices punched through the key $1,300 level for the first time.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans climb

US MIDDAY: soyabeans climb

US soyabean futures climbed to a two-week high on Friday on optimism over US-China trade talks planned for next week, coupled with declining estimates of the size of Brazil's developing crop, traders said. Corn and wheat followed the firm trend, with brig
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Gold slips in Europe

Gold slips in Europe

Gold slipped from a more than six-month high on Friday but was set to end the week up, helped by lingering worries about the global economy that have boosted appetite for the metal. Spot gold touched its highest since mid-June at $1,298.42, but slipped ba
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Gold trims gains in Asia
Currency

Gold trims gains in Asia

Gold erased most of its early gains after touching 6-1/2-month highs in Asian trade on Friday, as Asian equities regained some footing after Beijing announced a new round of trade talks with Washington amid fears of a global economic slowdown. Spot gold w
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Gold rises in New York

Gold rises in New York

Gold prices climbed to a 6-1/2 month peak, moving closer to the key $1,300 an ounce level on Thursday, as concerns about economic slowdown gripped global markets and fuelled demand for safe-haven bullion. Spot gold gained 0.6 percent to $1,291.76 per ounc
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Palm oil rebounds on stronger crude oil
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil rebounds on stronger crude oil

Malaysian palm oil futures recouped earlier losses to rise 1 percent on Friday, tracking strength in crude oil prices. Palm had been down at the midday break as concerns over rising inventory levels weighed on the market.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Cocoa slumps over 3 percent, raw sugar rebounds
Currency

Cocoa slumps over 3 percent, raw sugar rebounds

Cocoa prices dropped more than 3 percent on Friday on technical selling, while raw sugar futures were boosted by a rebound in global equity and energy markets. March New York cocoa settled down $39, or 1.6 percent, at $2,361 per tonne, down 2 percent for
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Oil rises on China-US talks, gains capped by US fuel build

Oil rises on China-US talks, gains capped by US fuel build

Oil rose nearly 2 percent on Friday after proposed trade talks between the United States and China eased some fears about a global economic slowdown, but gains were capped after the United States reported a sharp build in refined product inventories. Bren
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Singapore light distillate fuel stocks hit record high

Singapore light distillate fuel stocks hit record high

Light distillate fuel stocks at Asia's refining hub in Singapore have climbed to a record on surging supply just as fears emerge of an economic downturn heading into 2019, but holiday demand and refinery maintenance could lend some relief.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Copper rebounds as China and US prepare for trade talks

Copper rebounds as China and US prepare for trade talks

Copper prices rallied on Friday from the previous day's 18-month low after China cut bank reserve requirements and announced new trade talks with the United States. The moves sparked optimism that the world's top commodities consumer can prevent a rapid e
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Turkey says Pompeo shows 'worrying lack of knowledge' of Kurds

Turkey says Pompeo shows 'worrying lack of knowledge' of Kurds

Turkey on Friday hit out at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for saying Washington will ensure Ankara does not "slaughter" Kurds in Syria as American troops withdraw. "Pompeo equating the YPG terror organisation with Kurds, (even) if it is not intentiona
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Pompeo to head to Middle East for talks on Yemen, Syria, Iran

Pompeo to head to Middle East for talks on Yemen, Syria, Iran

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to eight Middle East capitals next week for talks on security expected to focus on Yemen, Syria and Iran, the State Department announced Friday. Pompeo leaves on January 8 on the eight-day trip to Amman, Cairo
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Tajik soldier killed in Afghan border clash

Tajik soldier killed in Afghan border clash

A soldier from Tajikistan's border service was killed in a clash with Afghan smugglers during a search for a missing shepherd, a security source in the ex-Soviet country told AFP Friday. A source in Tajikistan's security structures told AFP that the borde
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Suspected Ebola case in Sweden

Suspected Ebola case in Sweden

A patient in Sweden has been admitted to hospital with a suspected case of Ebola, a highly infectious and potentially fatal disease, health care officials said Friday. "Test results will probably be received sometime this evening. At this stage it is just
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Somalia refuses to take back expelled UN envoy

Somalia refuses to take back expelled UN envoy

Somalia's president told UN chief Antonio Guterres on Friday that he will not reverse a decision to expel a UN envoy who raised human rights concerns, diplomats said. Guterres spoke by phone with President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed on Friday - his second
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Third woman enters flashpoint Indian temple

Third woman enters flashpoint Indian temple

Indian police said Friday that a third woman has defied traditionalists to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples, stoking tensions after two days of clashes that left some 275 people injured. The Sabarimala temple in the southern state of Kerala has bee
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Six killed in clashes, fire at Baghdad women's facility

Six killed in clashes, fire at Baghdad women's facility

Six women were killed in the Iraqi capital on Friday when clashes at a facility where they were housed led to a fire, the social affairs ministry said. A further "six women and one warden were injured" at the Dar al-Zuhur centre in Baghdad's Azamiya neigh
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Record numbers visit Auschwitz in 2018

Record numbers visit Auschwitz in 2018

A record 2.15 million people visited Nazi Germany's Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in 2018, the museum at the site in southern Poland said Friday. Nazi Germany set up the death camp in occupied Poland during World War II. Some 405,000 Poles visited the sit
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Trump to meet emboldened Democrats in bid to end government shutdown

Trump to meet emboldened Democrats in bid to end government shutdown

President Donald Trump invited Democratic and Republican leaders at the White House on Friday in a new bid to end the two-week government shutdown over his demand for funding for a border wall with Mexico. But a quick end to the stalemate does not appear
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Boeing stuck in Iran creates headaches for Norwegian airline

Boeing stuck in Iran creates headaches for Norwegian airline

Norwegian Air Shuttle said Friday one of its Boeing 737s has been stuck in Iran for three weeks after an unscheduled landing due to engine problems, as US restrictions reportedly create headaches for the airline and possibly passengers. The aircraft was e
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Police fire tear gas at Sudan protesters

Police fire tear gas at Sudan protesters

Sudanese police fired tear gas at protesters on Friday as they took to the streets after midday prayers to chant anti-government slogans in the capital's twin city of Omdurman, witnesses said. Anti-government rallies have rocked cities across Sudan since
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Netanyahu, Putin in first Syria call since US pullout announced

Netanyahu, Putin in first Syria call since US pullout announced

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since the shock US military withdrawal from Syria was announced, the premier's office said. During the phone call the two "discussed the s
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
UK warns Russia against 'chess games' over alleged spy

UK warns Russia against 'chess games' over alleged spy

Britain warned Russia on Friday against playing "diplomatic chess games" after Paul Whelan, a Canadian-born former US Marine with triple UK, US and Irish citizenship, was charged with espionage. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said Britain had offered consu
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Sterling scales $1.27
Currency

Sterling scales $1.27

Sterling jumped on Friday after suffering heavy losses spurred by fears of a global economic slowdown, but uncertainty about Brexit kept its gains in check. The pound sank to its lowest since April 2017 on Thursday after worries about the health of the gl
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Aussie, kiwi stage comeback

Aussie, kiwi stage comeback

The Australian and New Zealand dollars celebrated a remarkable comeback on their US counterpart on Friday, as dismal economic data stoked speculation of a U-turn on US interest rates. It got an added fillip when China's commerce ministry said Beijing and
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Deeply ingrained

Deeply ingrained

Artist Saddam Khan Murad grown up in the tribal areas of Swat hence his work reflected the politics that surrounds the region today in his current solo exhibition titled" Dyed in the Wool" at Sanat Gallery, Karachi.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
ART FACTS: Spectrum of colours and cultures

ART FACTS: Spectrum of colours and cultures

Spectrum of colours and cultures in watercolours by famous international watercolour artists at second International Watercolour Master Show, 2018 delighted the art lovers. The show was inaugurated here at a local hotel. Later on the exhibition was displa
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Leafy green neighborhoods tied to better heart health

Leafy green neighborhoods tied to better heart health

People who live in neighborhoods with more green spaces may have less stress, healthier blood vessels and a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes than residents of communities without many outdoor recreation areas, a small study suggests.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Global tech show to celebrate innovation amid mounting concerns

Global tech show to celebrate innovation amid mounting concerns

Amid trade wars, geopolitical tensions and a decline in public trust, the technology sector is seeking to put its problems aside with the Consumer Electronics Show, the annual extravaganza showcasing futuristic innovations. The January 8-11 Las Vegas trad
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
New Year resolutions that work

New Year resolutions that work

My New Year resolution is never to have any resolution; a sentiment we hear from all the disillusioned New Year enthusiasts. The New Year resolutions have become a laughing stock and are termed as those one day resolves that start dissolving on 2nd Januar
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
FWBL declares PLS Profit Rates

FWBL declares PLS Profit Rates

FWBL has declared the following rates of profit on PLS/time deposits for the period of six months ended 31-12 2018.

Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
FWBL declares PLS Profit Rates

FWBL declares PLS Profit Rates

FWBL has declared the following rates of profit on PLS/time deposits for the period of six months ended 31-12 2018.

Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Paris wheat up again

Paris wheat up again

Euronext wheat rose for a third session in a row on Friday in step with Chicago as speculation over quality problems in Argentine wheat added to hopes of fresh demand for French and US supplies.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
PMEX daily trading report
Cotton

PMEX daily trading report

On Thursday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,525. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 10.548billion and the number of lots traded 14,740.Major business was contributed by NSDQ100 amou
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
CBOT wheat up by 0.4 percent

CBOT wheat up by 0.4 percent

CBOT wheat was up 0.4 percent at $5.16 a bushel, after reaching a one-week top at $5.18 earlier in the day. Corn was also up for a third consecutive session, adding 0.2 percent to $3.80-1/2 a bushel. It earlier set a two-week high of $3.81-1/4.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
CBOT soybean, corn futures advances

CBOT soybean, corn futures advances

CBOT March soybeans were up 3 cents at $9.10 a bushel after reaching $9.13-1/2, its highest level since Dec. 20. CBOT March corn was up 3 cents at $3.78-3/4. Soybeans ticked higher as the oilseed market assessed weather risks for Brazilian crops and sough
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
India to auction oil, gas blocks

India to auction oil, gas blocks

India will start auctioning for 14 oil and gas blocks in its second exploration licensing round on Monday, giving freedom to the companies to carve out areas they want to drill The blocks together hold undiscovered reserves of about 14,995 million tonnes
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Asian Naphtha/Gasoline gains, hits nine week high

Asian Naphtha/Gasoline gains, hits nine week high

Asia's gasoline crack rose for a second straight session on Friday to a nine-week high of $1.67 a barrel, as traders expect lower gasoline exports from China following a surge in volumes last month. "January exports would be lower for sure as it would be
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Activities at Karachi and Qasim Ports

Activities at Karachi and Qasim Ports

The Karachi Port handled 117,562 tonnes of cargo comprising 61,652 tonnes of import cargo and 55,910 tonnes of export cargo including 10,462 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Subdued business on cotton market
Cotton

Subdued business on cotton market

Trading activity came down on the cotton market on Friday leading participants were on the sidelines due to short supply of quality cotton, dealers said.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
China will launch options for rubber, cotton and corn
Cotton

China will launch options for rubber, cotton and corn

China will launch options for rubber, cotton and corn on Jan. 28, the country's securities regulator said at a press briefing on Friday, adding to the tools available to hedge on price risks in the world's largest agriculture market.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Coffee jumps 3 percent
Currency

Coffee jumps 3 percent

March arabica coffee futures rose more than 3 pct on a firmer Brazilian currency on Thursday, while white sugar futures fell to their lowest in three months, pressured by persistent fund selling in thin trade. March arabica coffee settled up 2.65 cent, or
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
US warns citizens of arbitrary action in China

US warns citizens of arbitrary action in China

The United States warned its citizens Thursday they could face arbitrary action by authorities when they visit China, following the detention of a number of Canadians.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
13 Canadians held in China since arrest of Huawei executive

13 Canadians held in China since arrest of Huawei executive

Thirteen Canadians have been detained in China following the arrest on December 1 of a senior executive from Chinese telecoms equipment giant Huawei, Ottawa said Thursday, with eight subsequently released.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
China tests its own 'Mother of All Bombs'

China tests its own 'Mother of All Bombs'

China has tested its most powerful non-nuclear weapon, dubbed the "Mother of All Bombs" by official media in a reference to a US munition used in Afghanistan.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Mammoth DNA found in Cambodia market items

Mammoth DNA found in Cambodia market items

Scientists tackling the illegal trade in elephant ivory got more than they bargained for when they found woolly mammoth DNA in trinkets on sale in Cambodia, they revealed Friday.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Forty-six killed in Burkina ethnic clashes

Forty-six killed in Burkina ethnic clashes

Forty-six people were killed in central-northern Burkina Faso this week after a suspected jihadist attack triggered ethnic clashes, the government said on Friday.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Uzbekistan extends visa-free travel to Germans

Uzbekistan extends visa-free travel to Germans

Uzbekistan said Friday it will allow German citizens to visit for up to 30 days visa-free to boost tourism as the ex-Soviet country emerges from long-term isolation. Germany will be the second European Union country after France to gain visa-free travel t
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Rakhine rebels kill 13 Myanmar police in brazen raids

Rakhine rebels kill 13 Myanmar police in brazen raids

Thirteen Myanmar police officers were killed in raids Friday by ethnic Rakhine rebels, the army said, in a brazen, co-ordinated attack on the country's Independence Day which adds a dangerous new dimension to conflict in the restive western state.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Taliban blames US, Afghan forces for most civilian casualties in 2018

Taliban blames US, Afghan forces for most civilian casualties in 2018

The Taliban blamed US and Afghan forces for almost 90 percent of civilian casualties in 2018, in a report released Friday that suggested Afghanistan's largest militant group was not responsible for a single death or injury. The data - which NATO's Resolut
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Indian shares up

Indian shares up

Indian shares rose 0.5 percent on Friday, tracking global markets which heaved a sigh of relief as China stepped up efforts to revive its economy by cutting banks' reserve requirement ratios.
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Du Plessis, Bavuma stretch South African lead

Du Plessis, Bavuma stretch South African lead

Faf du Plessis ground out a century and put South Africa in a commanding position on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday. Du Plessis made 103, his ninth Test century, as South Africa reached 382 for six at the close, a
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Pujara, Pant centuries put India in command

Pujara, Pant centuries put India in command

A marathon century by Cheteshwar Pujara and a swashbuckling ton from Rishabh Pant all but ended Australia's hopes of saving the series Friday as India built a massive 622 for seven declared in the final Sydney Test. India began the second day at 303 for f
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Injured Sharapova retires from Shenzhen quarters

Injured Sharapova retires from Shenzhen quarters

Former world number one Maria Sharapova abandoned her quarter-final tie in the Shenzhen Open on Friday after struggling with a thigh injury. Just 10 days before the start of the Australian Open, Sharapova received treatment for a painful left thigh after
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Saeed Khan named manager/head coach of Pakistan hockey team

Saeed Khan named manager/head coach of Pakistan hockey team

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed two-time World Cup winner Saeed Khan as the manager and head coach of the national men's hockey team for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League, which is scheduled for February 2 against Arg
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
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