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Print - 2019-04-08
Differences persist?

Differences persist?

US Special Envoy for Reconciliation in Afghanistan Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad returned to Islamabad for meetings with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, outgoing Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua, and the ubiquitous call on CoAS General Qamar Javed Ba
Updated 08 Apr, 2019 07:39am
Passing the buck by multilaterals

Passing the buck by multilaterals

The Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Asian Development Outlook 2019 projects inflation in Pakistan at 7.5 percent, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 3.9 percent with "macroeconomic challenges continuing despite steps to tighten fiscal and monetary poli
Updated 08 Apr, 2019 07:39am
ECC to consider PSM future plan today

ECC to consider PSM future plan today

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is all set to consider the much-awaited Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) future plan on Monday (today), well informed sources told Business Recorder. To be president over by Finance Minister, Asad Umar
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
ECC to consider PSM future plan today

ECC to consider PSM future plan today

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is all set to consider the much-awaited Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) future plan on Monday (today), well informed sources told Business Recorder. To be president over by Finance Minister, Asad Umar
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
ECC to consider PSM future plan today

ECC to consider PSM future plan today

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is all set to consider the much-awaited Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) future plan on Monday (today), well informed sources told Business Recorder. To be president over by Finance Minister, Asad Umar
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Hudaibiya case: PM holds NRO as cause for money laundering

Hudaibiya case: PM holds NRO as cause for money laundering

Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and ex-president Asif Ali Zardari of using the alleged 'NRO' granted in Hudaibiya case to Sharif family as the model for money laundering. According to the Media Office of the PM Hou
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Hudaibiya case: PM holds NRO as cause for money laundering

Hudaibiya case: PM holds NRO as cause for money laundering

Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and ex-president Asif Ali Zardari of using the alleged 'NRO' granted in Hudaibiya case to Sharif family as the model for money laundering. According to the Media Office of the PM Hou
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Zardari, Siraj discuss political situation

Zardari, Siraj discuss political situation

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has telephoned Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Senator Siraj-ul-Haq and discussed the prevailing political situation of the country. According to a spokesperson of the JI, PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zard
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Zardari, Siraj discuss political situation

Zardari, Siraj discuss political situation

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has telephoned Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Senator Siraj-ul-Haq and discussed the prevailing political situation of the country. According to a spokesperson of the JI, PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zard
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
White House defends Trump''s Fed choices

White House defends Trump''s Fed choices

A top White House adviser on Sunday defended President Donald Trump''s controversial choices to fill two empty seats on the Federal Reserve, rejecting criticism that he is politicizing the central bank. "President Trump has every right to put people on th
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
White House defends Trump's Fed choices

White House defends Trump's Fed choices

A top White House adviser on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's controversial choices to fill two empty seats on the Federal Reserve, rejecting criticism that he is politicizing the central bank. "President Trump has every right to put people on the
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
White House defends Trump's Fed choices

White House defends Trump's Fed choices

A top White House adviser on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's controversial choices to fill two empty seats on the Federal Reserve, rejecting criticism that he is politicizing the central bank. "President Trump has every right to put people on the
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Cyber governance policy being formulated

Cyber governance policy being formulated

The government has drafted the Cyber Governance Policy aimed at realising the full potential of information and communication technologies for socio-economic development by assuring availability, confidentially and integrity of the critical infrastructure
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Cyber governance policy being formulated

Cyber governance policy being formulated

The government has drafted the Cyber Governance Policy aimed at realising the full potential of information and communication technologies for socio-economic development by assuring availability, confidentially and integrity of the critical infrastructure
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Flood-hit Iran getting no aid from abroad due to US sanctions

Flood-hit Iran getting no aid from abroad due to US sanctions

US sanctions have prevented the Iranian Red Crescent from obtaining any foreign financial aid to assist victims of flooding that has killed at least 70 people and inundated some 1,900 communities, the group said on Sunday. US Secretary of State Mike Pompe
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Flood-hit Iran getting no aid from abroad due to US sanctions

Flood-hit Iran getting no aid from abroad due to US sanctions

US sanctions have prevented the Iranian Red Crescent from obtaining any foreign financial aid to assist victims of flooding that has killed at least 70 people and inundated some 1,900 communities, the group said on Sunday. US Secretary of State Mike Pompe
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan ready for humanitarian aid to flood-hit Iran: PM

Pakistan ready for humanitarian aid to flood-hit Iran: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday while expressing sympathies with the people of Iran facing unprecedented flooding, said Pakistan was ready to provide any required humanitarian assistance. "Our prayers go to the people of Iran as they deal with unpreceden
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan ready for humanitarian aid to flood-hit Iran: PM

Pakistan ready for humanitarian aid to flood-hit Iran: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday while expressing sympathies with the people of Iran facing unprecedented flooding, said Pakistan was ready to provide any required humanitarian assistance. "Our prayers go to the people of Iran as they deal with unpreceden
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Afghan chief executive backs team for Taliban talks

Afghan chief executive backs team for Taliban talks

Afghanistan's chief executive Abdullah Abdullah welcomed Kabul's decision Sunday to send a delegation to meet with the Taliban, saying he hoped they would present a "unified position" for the Afghan people. In an ongoing push to find a way out of the coun
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Afghan chief executive backs team for Taliban talks

Afghan chief executive backs team for Taliban talks

Afghanistan's chief executive Abdullah Abdullah welcomed Kabul's decision Sunday to send a delegation to meet with the Taliban, saying he hoped they would present a "unified position" for the Afghan people. In an ongoing push to find a way out of the coun
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
US Centcom chief led team meets CoAS

US Centcom chief led team meets CoAS

US delegation led by General Kenneth F Mc Kenzie Jr, Incoming Commander US CENTCOM, called on Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday. Geo-strategic environment and regional security including Afghanistan and Pakistan-India stand of
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
US Centcom chief led team meets CoAS

US Centcom chief led team meets CoAS

US delegation led by General Kenneth F Mc Kenzie Jr, Incoming Commander US CENTCOM, called on Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday. Geo-strategic environment and regional security including Afghanistan and Pakistan-India stand of
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Three dealers held for hoarding US dollars
Currency

Three dealers held for hoarding US dollars

Following the directives of the federal government to initiate a crackdown against the hoarders of the US dollars and speculative currency dealers, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore arrested on Sunday three currency dealers and seized currency
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Three dealers held for hoarding US dollars
Currency

Three dealers held for hoarding US dollars

Following the directives of the federal government to initiate a crackdown against the hoarders of the US dollars and speculative currency dealers, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore arrested on Sunday three currency dealers and seized currency
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Futures spread up by 448 basis points

Futures spread up by 448 basis points

The futures spread increased by 448bps to 8.83 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading activities on futures counter remained thin as average daily volumes decreased by 74.0 percent to 28.32 million shares. Average daily trading value declin
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Futures spread up by 448 basis points

Futures spread up by 448 basis points

The futures spread increased by 448bps to 8.83 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading activities on futures counter remained thin as average daily volumes decreased by 74.0 percent to 28.32 million shares. Average daily trading value declin
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Heavy pressure witnessed

Heavy pressure witnessed

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed heavy pressure during the outgoing week ended on April 5, 2019 due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 133.10 points on week-on-week basis to close at 3,940.79 points. Average daily volumes stood at 75.013 mill
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Heavy pressure witnessed

Heavy pressure witnessed

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed heavy pressure during the outgoing week ended on April 5, 2019 due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 133.10 points on week-on-week basis to close at 3,940.79 points. Average daily volumes stood at 75.013 mill
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Heavy pressure witnessed

Heavy pressure witnessed

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed heavy pressure during the outgoing week ended on April 5, 2019 due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 133.10 points on week-on-week basis to close at 3,940.79 points. Average daily volumes stood at 75.013 mill
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
MoF proposes winding up of BESOS

MoF proposes winding up of BESOS

Ministry of Finance has proposed winding up of Benazir Employees Stock Option Scheme (BESOS) launched in 2009 by the PPP government and taking control of Rs 28 billion lying in Employees Empowerment Trusts (EETs), sources close to Finance Minister told <i
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
MoF proposes winding up of BESOS

MoF proposes winding up of BESOS

Ministry of Finance has proposed winding up of Benazir Employees Stock Option Scheme (BESOS) launched in 2009 by the PPP government and taking control of Rs 28 billion lying in Employees Empowerment Trusts (EETs), sources close to Finance Minister told <i
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
MoF proposes winding up of BESOS

MoF proposes winding up of BESOS

Ministry of Finance has proposed winding up of Benazir Employees Stock Option Scheme (BESOS) launched in 2009 by the PPP government and taking control of Rs 28 billion lying in Employees Empowerment Trusts (EETs), sources close to Finance Minister told <i
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
India bans key highway in IoK for two days a week

India bans key highway in IoK for two days a week

Authorities in India's portion of Occupied Kashmir on Sunday began enforcing a ban on the movement of civilian vehicles on a key highway to keep it open exclusively for military and paramilitary convoys two days a week. Soldiers patrolled the highway and
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
India bans key highway in IoK for two days a week

India bans key highway in IoK for two days a week

Authorities in India's portion of Occupied Kashmir on Sunday began enforcing a ban on the movement of civilian vehicles on a key highway to keep it open exclusively for military and paramilitary convoys two days a week. Soldiers patrolled the highway and
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
First batch of 360 Indian fishermen released

First batch of 360 Indian fishermen released

Officials say they will release the first batch of 360 Indian prisoners detained for fishing illegally in the country's territorial waters in the Arabian sea. Prison official Munir Ahmed said Sunday that 100 prisoners will travel by train under police gua
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
First batch of 360 Indian fishermen released

First batch of 360 Indian fishermen released

Officials say they will release the first batch of 360 Indian prisoners detained for fishing illegally in the country's territorial waters in the Arabian sea. Prison official Munir Ahmed said Sunday that 100 prisoners will travel by train under police gua
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
India warned against any misadventure

India warned against any misadventure

Pakistan on Sunday warned India against any misadventure by summoning its top diplomat following Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi made a startling revelation that the country has credible intelligence that 'India is planning another act of aggression
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
India warned against any misadventure

India warned against any misadventure

Pakistan on Sunday warned India against any misadventure by summoning its top diplomat following Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi made a startling revelation that the country has credible intelligence that 'India is planning another act of aggression
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
India plans to attack anytime soon: Qureshi

India plans to attack anytime soon: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday said they had reliable intelligence that India could launch aggression again against the motherland between April 16 to 20 but Pakistan was ready to defend. Addressing a press conference, he said In
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
India plans to attack anytime soon: Qureshi

India plans to attack anytime soon: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday said they had reliable intelligence that India could launch aggression again against the motherland between April 16 to 20 but Pakistan was ready to defend. Addressing a press conference, he said In
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: weak trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: weak trend

The rupee drifted further lower against the dollar on the money market during the week, ended on April 06, 2019. The rupee almost dropped 40 paisas in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 141.30 and Rs 141.32.
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: weak trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: weak trend

The rupee drifted further lower against the dollar on the money market during the week, ended on April 06, 2019. The rupee almost dropped 40 paisas in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 141.30 and Rs 141.32.
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (April 07, 2019) and the forecast for Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Your rupee last week
Currency

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (April 1 to 5, 2019).

Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Prostate cancer death rates stabilizing

Prostate cancer death rates stabilizing

Death rates from prostate cancer - the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men - have stabilized or declined in dozens of countries since the turn of the century, the American Cancer Society reported on Tuesday.
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
South Asian children hit hard by air pollution, says study

South Asian children hit hard by air pollution, says study

Air pollution will shorten the life expectancy of children born today by an average of 20 months and will have the greatest impact in south Asia, according to a study published on Wednesday. The State of Global Air report, published by the US-based Health
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Japan Display to supply OLED screens for Apple Watch

Japan Display to supply OLED screens for Apple Watch

Japan Display Inc will begin to supply organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screens for the Apple Watch later this year, two sources said, a breakthrough for the cash-strapped company whose late shift to OLED has cost it orders from Apple.
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Work on 'new tab' for quality journalism under way: Zuckerberg
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Work on 'new tab' for quality journalism under way: Zuckerberg

Facebook is working on a "news tab" that could be used to financially support "high quality and trustworthy" journalism, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said Monday. Zuckerberg made the comments in a video conversation about the future of technology and s
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
SES's reach grows to 355 million homes worldwide

SES's reach grows to 355 million homes worldwide

SES strengthens its position as the world's leading video distributor via satellite as the number of TV households it serves increased by more than 4 million to over 355 million in 2018. SES Reach Grows to 355 Million Homes Worldwide
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
US, China leading race for 5G wireless: survey

US, China leading race for 5G wireless: survey

The United States and China are in a virtual deadlock in the race for 5G, or fifth-generation wireless networks expected to unlock new services, an industry survey showed Tuesday. The report shows the United States has closed the gap with China in "readin
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Cathay 'faces reality' with budget airline buy: analysts

Cathay 'faces reality' with budget airline buy: analysts

Cathay Pacific's purchase of rival HK Express was an inevitable plunge into the no-frills market as the premier marque belatedly faces the reality that it can no longer ignore the budget sector, analysts say. Asia's biggest international carrier has histo
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Renault scraps Ghosn's pension as scandal deepens

Renault scraps Ghosn's pension as scandal deepens

Renault blocked former chief executive Carlos Ghosn's pension on Wednesday, as the French carmaker said an internal probe had identified "questionable and concealed practices" by the fallen auto industry hero. Renault, which had initially questioned allia
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
ABB hit again by financial control lapses

ABB hit again by financial control lapses

ABB lacked effective internal controls over parts of its financial reporting at the end of last year, Chief Executive Ulrich Spiesshofer said, resulting in reduced bonuses for some of its executive committee members. ABB, which two years ago suffered a se
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Emirates NBD to buy Turkey's Denizbank

Emirates NBD to buy Turkey's Denizbank

Dubai's Emirates NBD said on Wednesday it will buy Turkey's Denizbank from Russia's Sberbank at a roughly 20 percent discount to a previously agreed price, after a steep fall in the Turkish lira. Under a new agreement reached with state-owned Sberbank, Du
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Roche says $4.3 billion Spark offer still on track for June completion

Roche says $4.3 billion Spark offer still on track for June completion

Roche Holding said its effort to expand in gene therapy via the $4.3 billion takeover of Spark Therapeutics remained on track despite failing to get enough votes to clinch the deal and as US regulators continued scrutinizing it. The Swiss company said it
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Roche says $4.3 billion Spark offer still on track for June completion

Roche says $4.3 billion Spark offer still on track for June completion

Roche Holding said its effort to expand in gene therapy via the $4.3 billion takeover of Spark Therapeutics remained on track despite failing to get enough votes to clinch the deal and as US regulators continued scrutinizing it. The Swiss company said it
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
BMW, Peugeot go ahead with UK plant shutdowns despite Brexit delay

BMW, Peugeot go ahead with UK plant shutdowns despite Brexit delay

BMW's Mini plant in Britain closes for four weeks from Monday and Peugeot's Vauxhall car factory shuts for two weeks in moves planned months ago to help the firms deal with any disruption resulting from Brexit, which has since been delayed. BMW, which bui
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Copper producers gather; electric cars seen driving demand growth

Copper producers gather; electric cars seen driving demand growth

Global copper producers are converging in Chile this week as tightening supply buoys prices, even as the industry grapples with declining ore quality, project delays and worries the U.S-China trade war may hit long-term demand.
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
UK car wash app uncovers nearly 1,000 suspected cases of modern slavery

UK car wash app uncovers nearly 1,000 suspected cases of modern slavery

British drivers uncovered almost 1,000 potential cases of modern slavery at car washes in five months using the "Safe Car Wash App" yet less than a fifth called the anti-slavery helpline to report their concerns, the creators of the app said on Sunday.
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Iran says reaches understanding with Iraq to develop two oilfields

Iran says reaches understanding with Iraq to develop two oilfields

Iran and Iraq have reached an understanding about developing two oilfields on their mutual border, Iran's oil minister was quoted saying on Sunday, a day after Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for increased trade between the two countries.
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
China to step up bank reserve ratio cuts to help small firms

China to step up bank reserve ratio cuts to help small firms

China will step up its policy of targeted cuts to banks' required reserve ratios to encourage financing for small and medium-sized businesses that play a key role in economic growth. Beijing has been urging banks to continue lending to struggling business
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
China wants to work with EU on trade, premier writes before summit

China wants to work with EU on trade, premier writes before summit

China wants to work with the European Union on issues from climate change to trade, Premier Li Keqiang wrote in a German newspaper before a summit next week aimed at cementing ties. Diplomats in Brussels have said that tensions over trade, investments and
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
China's financial hub dream for Shanghai 2020 still distant
Currency

China's financial hub dream for Shanghai 2020 still distant

China's commercial capital of Shanghai is still far from its goal of becoming a global financial hub by 2020 due to hurdles such as capital controls and a lack of consistent rules, a report by a US business lobby group said on Thursday. The American Chamb
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Key bond market recession signal seen postponed to next year

Key bond market recession signal seen postponed to next year

The US Federal Reserve's dovish turn has probably delayed the arrival of a key bond market recession indicator to 2020, a bit later than predicted three months ago, according to the latest Reuters poll of bond strategists. Only about one-fifth of those an
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Key bond market recession signal seen postponed to next year

Key bond market recession signal seen postponed to next year

The US Federal Reserve's dovish turn has probably delayed the arrival of a key bond market recession indicator to 2020, a bit later than predicted three months ago, according to the latest Reuters poll of bond strategists. Only about one-fifth of those an
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
ADNOC shines in Abu Dhabi, Saudi index drops

ADNOC shines in Abu Dhabi, Saudi index drops

ADNOC Distribution lifted the Abu Dhabi stock market on Sunday and Dubai continued its winning streak, while Saudi Arabia lagged behind. The Abu Dhabi index was up 0.4 percent, as ADNOC Distribution rose 8 percent to a one year high of 2.7 dirhams ($0.735
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Politics and policy easing to hurt Indian rupee
Currency

Politics and policy easing to hurt Indian rupee

India's rupee is expected to reverse recent gains and weaken over the coming year, hurt by monetary policy easing, but the outcome of the national election is also likely to be key driver of its direction, a Reuters poll found. The rupee was the worst per
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Daily FX turnover jumps to record in March

Daily FX turnover jumps to record in March

Average daily turnover on currencies across Refinitiv's trading platforms hit a record in March as global central banks doubled down on their dovish guidance during a steady drip of weak economic data. Turnover across Refinitiv Matching and FXall in all p
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Euro still in favour, but downside risks prevail
Currency

Euro still in favour, but downside risks prevail

The euro will rebound from its worst start to a year since 2015 to gain over the coming 12 months, according to a Reuters poll of analysts, although they warned that risks to that view were skewed to the downside.
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Barca a 'little closer' to La Liga title after beating 10-man Atletico

Barca a 'little closer' to La Liga title after beating 10-man Atletico

Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi scored twice in two minutes as Barcelona broke the resistance of 10-man Atletico Madrid on Saturday to go 11 points clear of their La Liga title rivals. Diego Costa was sent off in the 28th minute at Camp Nou after insulting r
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Cash incentives for Punjab Games medallists announced

Cash incentives for Punjab Games medallists announced

The 15 members Khyber Pakhtunkhwa contingent part of the ongoing 72nd Punjab Games in Lahore for their token participation claimed nine gold medals and two silver medals in different disciplines. Looking after the much expected performances of the players
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
All Pakistan Inter-City Football League from April 15

All Pakistan Inter-City Football League from April 15

Former international footballer and Secretary KP Football Association, Basit Kamal has said that All Pakistan Inter-City Football League will be commencing across Pakistan from April 15. The aim for holding the event is to promote football at grassroots l
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Lin Dan wins Malaysia Open

Lin Dan wins Malaysia Open

Chinese badminton ace Lin Dan clinched the Malaysia Open Sunday after an electric performance against countryman Chen Long to claim his first major title in two years. The win comes after the five-time world champion made several early round exits since J
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Wozniacki, Keys advance in Charleston

Wozniacki, Keys advance in Charleston

Caroline Wozniacki reached her first final of the season on Saturday after defeating Petra Martic in straight sets in the semi-finals of the Charleston Open. The Danish fifth seed used a solid serve to overpower her Croatian opponent en route to a 6-3, 6-
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Trailblazing first indigenous Wallaby dies

Trailblazing first indigenous Wallaby dies

Trailblazing Lloyd McDermott, the first indigenous man to play rugby for Australia and who later became the country's first Aboriginal lawyer, has died aged 79, sparking tributes Sunday to "an extraordinary man". The son of a farm labourer, McDermott made
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Malaysian golfer Irawan dead at 28

Malaysian golfer Irawan dead at 28

Malaysian professional golfer Arie Irawan has died at the age of 28 in China where he was competing in the Sanya Championship. A PGA Tour statement said Irawan was found dead in his hotel room on the resort island of Hainan on Sunday morning. "Early indic
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Everton dent Arsenal's top-four bid

Everton dent Arsenal's top-four bid

Arsenal were haunted by their dismal away form yet again as Phil Jagielka gave Everton a 1-0 victory that dented the Gunners' Premier League top-four bid on Sunday. Jagielka was only drafted into Everton's starting line-up at the last minute due to an ill
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Tourist numbers double at North Korea marathon

Tourist numbers double at North Korea marathon

Twice as many foreigners as last year gathered in Pyongyang Sunday for the city's annual marathon, tour firms said, as reduced tensions see visitor numbers rise in isolated North Korea. The event - part of the celebrations for the anniversary of founder K
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Qatar wary over 48-team World Cup

Qatar wary over 48-team World Cup

Qatar stressed that the 2022 World Cup remains at 32 teams as FIFA chief Gianni Infantino piled on pressure to expand the tournament to 48 and share it with other Gulf countries. Speaking to AFP at the Asian Football Confederation Congress, head organiser
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Smith backs Bancroft as Durham captain

Smith backs Bancroft as Durham captain

Shamed former Australia captain Steve Smith has backed fellow ball-tamperer Cameron Bancroft as an astute choice to skipper English county side Durham after his appointment raised eyebrows. Smith, Bancroft and David Warner were all banned over the scandal
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Watford stun Wolves to reach FA Cup final

Watford stun Wolves to reach FA Cup final

Gerard Deulofeu starred for Watford as they roared back from two goals down on Sunday to beat Wolves 3-2 and set up an FA Cup final against Manchester City. Javi Gracia's side looked down and out late in the game before a moment of magic from substitute D
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Prince William delves into UK's secretive spy world

Prince William delves into UK's secretive spy world

The name's Windsor. William Windsor. As one of the most recognisable public figures in the world, Britain's Prince William would not make as effective a 007 as legendary fictional spy James Bond. But that did not stop the heir to the British throne spendi
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Bombardment kills 13 civilians in Syria

Bombardment kills 13 civilians in Syria

Bombardment killed 13 civilians in northwest Syria on Sunday, the large majority in regime fire on areas of the jihadist-held Idlib region, a war monitor said. The violence was the latest to threaten a seven-month-old truce intended to stave off a regime
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Russia calls for closure of Syria camp near US base

Russia calls for closure of Syria camp near US base

Russia's top diplomat called Sunday for the immediate closure of a desert camp near Syria's border with Jordan housing tens of thousands of displaced people in dire conditions. Speaking during a visit to Amman, Sergei Lavrov called for the Rukban camp to
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Dutchman ends 'world's longest electric car trip'

Dutchman ends 'world's longest electric car trip'

A Dutchman completed an epic 95,000 kilometre (59,000 mile) journey by electric car in Sydney Sunday in a bid to prove the viability of such vehicles in tackling climate change. Wiebe Wakker drove his retrofitted station wagon nicknamed "The Blue Bandit"
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Rwanda honours those killed in genocide 25 years ago

Rwanda honours those killed in genocide 25 years ago

Rwandan President Paul Kagame began a week of solemn ceremonies on Sunday to commemorate the lives of 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutus murdered during the Rwandan genocide, a three-month-killing spree that began 25 years ago. Kagame laid a wreath at the G
Published 08 Apr, 2019 12:00am
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