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Print - 2019-07-14
Kashmiris observe Martyrs' Day

Kashmiris observe Martyrs' Day

Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over observed Kashmir Martyrs' Day on Saturday, to reaffirm the pledge to continue the mission of their martyrs till the achievement of the inalienable right to self-determination. According to
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Nanbais want bread's weight be fixed at 175gm

Nanbais want bread's weight be fixed at 175gm

Local Nanbais (bread makers) here once again expressed displeasure over high weight of roti and price, fixed by local administration and asked to reduce weight of roti at 175 gram from the recently announced 190 gram. Speaking a news conference at Peshawa
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Ghotki by-poll: Firdous criticises Bilawal

Ghotki by-poll: Firdous criticises Bilawal

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday stated that the people of Sindh have risen against the corrupt provincial government. She took to twitter, and said that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Lahore board to announce Class-X results on 15th

Lahore board to announce Class-X results on 15th

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore will announce the detailed results of the annual examination of 10th class on July 15 at 10 am. According to the spokesperson of the Lahore Board the names of position-holder students will be announced
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
PPP apprehends Ghotki by-poll may be put off

PPP apprehends Ghotki by-poll may be put off

The Pakistan People's Party is gravely concerned that bye election in NA-205 Ghotki scheduled for July 18 may be postponed and urged the Supreme Court to ensure that the elecction is held as per schedule This has been stated by Farhatullah Babar Secretary
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Minister urges traders not to become tool of political parties

Minister urges traders not to become tool of political parties

Provincial Minister for trade and industry Punjab, Mian Aslam Iqbal said that business community should play their role in the development of the country instead of becoming a tool in the hands of the political parties. Talking to media in Lahore, Provinc
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Children among 15 civilians killed in Syria strikes

Children among 15 civilians killed in Syria strikes

Fifteen civilians, including six children and infants, were killed Saturday in air strikes in northwest Syria, targeted for months now by deadly regime and Russian bombardment, a monitor said. Most of the children were among civilians killed when Russian
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
France charges Syrian refugee

France charges Syrian refugee

A Syrian refugee was on Saturday charged with the rape and murder of a 24-year-old woman, a French public prosecutor said. The Syrian man 32, who denies the offence, was picked up Thursday in the southwestern town of Moit-de-Marsan, four days after the wo
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
51 injured as quake rocks southern Philippines

51 injured as quake rocks southern Philippines

Fifty-one people were injured and several homes, churches and other buildings damaged on Saturday when an earthquake sent terrified residents of the southern Philippines fleeing their homes before dawn, police said.
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Most Germans say Merkel's health is a personal issue

Most Germans say Merkel's health is a personal issue

Nearly 60 percent of Germans feel that Chancellor Angela Merkel's bouts of uncontrolled shaking are a personal matter, according to a survey published on Saturday. A poll published in the Augsburger Allgemeinen newspaper found that 59 percent of those que
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Crackdown on immigrant families to start Sunday: Trump

Crackdown on immigrant families to start Sunday: Trump

A nationwide wave of arrests of immigrants facing deportation will commence over the weekend, US President Donald Trump said on Friday, confirming that the plan, intended to discourage a surge of Central American migrants, was on track after a delay.
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Trump declines to set US uranium production quotas

Trump declines to set US uranium production quotas

President Donald Trump declined to issue quotas for domestic uranium production late on Friday and instead ordered a 90-day governmental review, a decision praised by US nuclear power generators who fear curbs on fuel imports would boost costs.
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
India's Allahabad Bank reports alleged fraud

India's Allahabad Bank reports alleged fraud

India's Allahabad Bank on Saturday became the second Indian state-owned bank to report a major alleged fraud by bankrupt steelmaker Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd this month, adding to concerns about a banking industry burdened with bad debts. Allahabad Bank s
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
China to relax residency curbs, support employment

China to relax residency curbs, support employment

China will relax residency curbs in smaller cities and support employment in rural areas and at small firms, the country's human resources ministry said, in a fresh push to boost employment and revive economic growth.
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Zimbabwe hikes fuel price again

Zimbabwe hikes fuel price again

Zimbabwe's energy regulator has raised petrol and diesel prices by up to 16%, the fourth increase this year, after the finance minister said fuel was considerably cheaper than in neighbouring countries.
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Brazil FX gains now hinge upon Congress pension breakthrough
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Brazil FX gains now hinge upon Congress pension breakthrough

Brazil's real is waiting for an imminent breakthrough of President Jair Bolsonaro's social security overhaul in Congress to consolidate recent gains after a volatile first-half of 2019, a Reuters poll showed. The median forecast from 24 currency strategis
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Canadian dollar strengthens
Currency

Canadian dollar strengthens

The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday, adding to this week's gains, driven by a less dovish interest rate outlook from the Bank of Canada compared with the Federal Reserve. Canada's central bank on Wednesday left its benchm
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Speculators raise net long dollar bets

Speculators raise net long dollar bets

Speculators' net long dollar position rose for the first time in seven weeks, according to calculations by Reuters and US Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday. The value of the net long dollar position was $15.48 billion in the wee
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Latam currencies climb
Currency

Latam currencies climb

Latin American currencies scaled a 15-month high on Friday as hopes of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve later this month boosted investor confidence, while stock indices in the region were subdued. MSCI's index of Latin American currencies t
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Wall Street notches all-time highs
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Wall Street notches all-time highs

All three major indexes posted record closing highs on Friday as firm expectations for an interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve continued to propel shares while investors awaited next week's kickoff of the corporate earnings season.
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Hedge funds move away from unpopular 'two and 20' fee model
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Hedge funds move away from unpopular 'two and 20' fee model

Hedge funds are ditching the traditional "two and twenty" fee structure that has hurt the sector's public image and invited criticisms of poor value for money, a global survey of hedge fund managers showed on Wednesday. The 'two' refers to the 2% annual m
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Hedge funds move away from unpopular 'two and 20' fee model
Exchange

Hedge funds move away from unpopular 'two and 20' fee model

Hedge funds are ditching the traditional "two and twenty" fee structure that has hurt the sector's public image and invited criticisms of poor value for money, a global survey of hedge fund managers showed on Wednesday. The 'two' refers to the 2% annual m
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Money flows into Asian equities in June
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Money flows into Asian equities in June

Foreign investors turned net buyers of Asian stocks in June as optimism ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, along with expectations of US interest rate cuts bolstered sentiment.
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
China tech bonds reward investors as trade war fears ebb

China tech bonds reward investors as trade war fears ebb

The beaten-down bonds of Chinese internet companies have rebounded since the May flare-up in US-China trade tensions, reaping a good profit for investors who braved the storm to buy the dips. Investors bought dollar bonds issued by firms such as Alibaba a
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
China tech bonds reward investors as trade war fears ebb

China tech bonds reward investors as trade war fears ebb

The beaten-down bonds of Chinese internet companies have rebounded since the May flare-up in US-China trade tensions, reaping a good profit for investors who braved the storm to buy the dips. Investors bought dollar bonds issued by firms such as Alibaba a
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Jordan issues new tender to buy wheat

Jordan issues new tender to buy wheat

Jordan's state grain buyer the trade ministry has issued an international tender to buy 120,000 tonnes of milling wheat, which can be sourced from optional origins, European traders said on Wednesday. The tender deadline is July 16.
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
China's June soyabean imports fall on trade war

China's June soyabean imports fall on trade war

China's soyabean imports fell 25% in June from the same month last year, according to Reuters calculations based on customs data released on Friday, as the Sino-US trade war and an outbreak of deadly African swine fever curb demand. China brought in 6.52
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
CBOT corn futures higher on US crop uncertainty

CBOT corn futures higher on US crop uncertainty

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures ended higher on Thursday, supported by strength in wheat futures and uncertainty about US crop prospects, traders said. CBOT September corn settled up 9-1/4 cents at $4.44-1/4 per bushel and new-crop December end
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Coffee farmers to form legal entity, launch Platform

Coffee farmers to form legal entity, launch Platform

Participants of the 2nd World Coffee Producers Forum (WCPF) said in a final declaration on Thursday that they would form a legal entity to manage actions in their quest for better pay for producers, including the launch of a platform to increase market tr
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
China cuts 2019-20 corn use forecast

China cuts 2019-20 corn use forecast

China's agriculture ministry on Thursday said it was lowering its forecast for corn consumption in the 2019/20 crop year amid outbreaks of African swine fever across the country. The ministry said corn consumption was now seen 2 million tonnes lower than
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
French wheat harvest protein rising after weak start

French wheat harvest protein rising after weak start

Protein readings in the early stages of this year's wheat harvest in France were improving after initial samples on the west coast showed levels below export requirements, grain group Soufflet said on Wednesday. France, the European Union's largest wheat
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Ukraine 2019 corn crop may reach last year's record

Ukraine 2019 corn crop may reach last year's record

Ukraine's 2019 corn harvest may reach last year's record crop of around 36 million tonnes thanks to favourable weather in July, a forecaster said on Tuesday. "Recent rains across most Ukrainian regions and a decrease in temperatures give us a chance to re
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Halep thwarts Serena history bid with Wimbledon final triumph

Halep thwarts Serena history bid with Wimbledon final triumph

Simona Halep torpedoed Serena Williams's latest bid to capture a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam on Saturday when she stormed to a sensational victory in a 56-minute Wimbledon final. The 27-year-old Romanian captured her second career major with a 6-2, 6
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
England favourites but anything possible, says Williamson

England favourites but anything possible, says Williamson

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has no problem that hosts England have been branded favourites for Sunday's Cricket World Cup final but says anything is possible. A new 50-overs world champion will emerge at Lord's after what many consider will be a b
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Morgan hails McCullum influence

Morgan hails McCullum influence

England captain Eoin Morgan paid tribute to former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum ahead of his side's World Cup final against the Black Caps at Lord's on Sunday. Four years ago, a New Zealand side led by McCullum shot out England for just 123 in a W
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
BBC's voice of cricket becomes Tube announcer for World Cup final

BBC's voice of cricket becomes Tube announcer for World Cup final

Fans heading to the World Cup final at Lord's will be greeted by announcements at the London Underground station from BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew. The broadcasts will be relayed to supporters at St John's Wood as they head to the match on Sun
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Chinese divers plunder triple gold at world championships

Chinese divers plunder triple gold at world championships

Teenage sensation Lian Junjie and Si Yajie sparked a golden treble for Chinese divers on Saturday by sweeping to victory in the mixed 10-metre synchro final in Gwangju. Chen Yiwen made it two out of two in the women's one-metre springboard, before Xie Siy
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Chinese swimmer Sun 'smashed blood sample'

Chinese swimmer Sun 'smashed blood sample'

China's controversial swimming star Sun Yang used a hammer to destroy his own blood sample, according to an explosive FINA doping panel report obtained by Australia's Sunday Telegraph.
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest slide
Currency

THE RUPEE: modest slide

An easier trend persisted on the money market on Saturday as the rupee failed to halt its slide against the dollar in the process of trading, marketmen said. The rupee dropped 30 paisas versus the dollar for buying at Rs 159.00 and it also shed 20 paisas
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest slide
Currency

THE RUPEE: modest slide

An easier trend persisted on the money market on Saturday as the rupee failed to halt its slide against the dollar in the process of trading, marketmen said. The rupee dropped 30 paisas versus the dollar for buying at Rs 159.00 and it also shed 20 paisas
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (July 13, 2019).

Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (July 13, 2019).

Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (July 13, 2019).

Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (July 13, 2019).

Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (July 13, 2019)

Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (July 13, 2019).

Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (July 13, 2019) and the forecast for Sunday (July 14, 2019).

Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH
Exchange

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (June 03 to 28, 2019)

Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Four Afghan forces killed as Taliban attack hotel compound

Four Afghan forces killed as Taliban attack hotel compound

Four Afghan security forces were killed Saturday when Taliban insurgents attacked a hotel, officials said, as violence continues across Afghanistan despite US-led efforts to end the war. The assault took place in Qala-i-Naw, the capital of the western pro
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Four Afghan forces killed as Taliban attack hotel compound

Four Afghan forces killed as Taliban attack hotel compound

Four Afghan security forces were killed Saturday when Taliban insurgents attacked a hotel, officials said, as violence continues across Afghanistan despite US-led efforts to end the war. The assault took place in Qala-i-Naw, the capital of the western pro
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Barry makes landfall in Louisiana, weakens to tropical storm

Barry makes landfall in Louisiana, weakens to tropical storm

Major storm Barry made landfall on the Louisiana coast on Saturday, slamming the region with heavy rains and ferocious winds as millions of Americans braced for the serious flooding expected to follow. After briefly becoming the first hurricane of the Atl
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Barry makes landfall in Louisiana, weakens to tropical storm

Barry makes landfall in Louisiana, weakens to tropical storm

Major storm Barry made landfall on the Louisiana coast on Saturday, slamming the region with heavy rains and ferocious winds as millions of Americans braced for the serious flooding expected to follow. After briefly becoming the first hurricane of the Atl
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Macron announces creation of a space force command

Macron announces creation of a space force command

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday announced the creation of a new national military space force command that would eventually be part of his country's air force. The declaration - made on the eve of France's Bastille Day national celebrations t
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Macron announces creation of a space force command

Macron announces creation of a space force command

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday announced the creation of a new national military space force command that would eventually be part of his country's air force. The declaration - made on the eve of France's Bastille Day national celebrations t
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Over three dozen killed in monsoon rains in South Asia

Over three dozen killed in monsoon rains in South Asia

Floods and landslides triggered by torrential monsoon rains have killed at least 40 people across South Asia in the last two days, officials said Saturday. The monsoon, which lasts from June to September, causes widespread death and destruction across Sou
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Over three dozen killed in monsoon rains in South Asia

Over three dozen killed in monsoon rains in South Asia

Floods and landslides triggered by torrential monsoon rains have killed at least 40 people across South Asia in the last two days, officials said Saturday. The monsoon, which lasts from June to September, causes widespread death and destruction across Sou
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Autonomous CPEC Authority to be set up: Khusro
Exchange

Autonomous CPEC Authority to be set up: Khusro

The government will set up an autonomous China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority for fast track execution of development projects in various sectors of economy. This was announced by Minister for Planning and Development Khusro Bakhtiar while addressin
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Autonomous CPEC Authority to be set up: Khusro
Exchange

Autonomous CPEC Authority to be set up: Khusro

The government will set up an autonomous China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority for fast track execution of development projects in various sectors of economy. This was announced by Minister for Planning and Development Khusro Bakhtiar while addressin
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Autonomous CPEC Authority to be set up: Khusro
Exchange

Autonomous CPEC Authority to be set up: Khusro

The government will set up an autonomous China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority for fast track execution of development projects in various sectors of economy. This was announced by Minister for Planning and Development Khusro Bakhtiar while addressin
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Majority of shop owners rejects strike call: Hammad

Majority of shop owners rejects strike call: Hammad

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Division, Hammad Azhar Saturday claimed that majority of shop owners rejected the shutter-down strike call and showed willingness to change the tax culture of Pakistan. According to a tweet of Hammad Azhar Saturday, "
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Majority of shop owners rejects strike call: Hammad

Majority of shop owners rejects strike call: Hammad

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Division, Hammad Azhar Saturday claimed that majority of shop owners rejected the shutter-down strike call and showed willingness to change the tax culture of Pakistan. According to a tweet of Hammad Azhar Saturday, "
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Majority of shop owners rejects strike call: Hammad

Majority of shop owners rejects strike call: Hammad

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Division, Hammad Azhar Saturday claimed that majority of shop owners rejected the shutter-down strike call and showed willingness to change the tax culture of Pakistan. According to a tweet of Hammad Azhar Saturday, "
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Al-Azizia, Flagship references: IHC to hear appeals from September 18

Al-Azizia, Flagship references: IHC to hear appeals from September 18

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's appeal against Accountability Court verdict in Al-Azizia reference and the National Accountability Bureau's plea against his (Nawaz) acquittal in the Flagship reference from Sep
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Al-Azizia, Flagship references: IHC to hear appeals from September 18

Al-Azizia, Flagship references: IHC to hear appeals from September 18

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's appeal against Accountability Court verdict in Al-Azizia reference and the National Accountability Bureau's plea against his (Nawaz) acquittal in the Flagship reference from Sep
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
'Pakistani mafia' using bribes, blackmail to pressurise judiciary: PM

'Pakistani mafia' using bribes, blackmail to pressurise judiciary: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday stated that the Pakistani mafia uses tricks such as blackmail and threats to pressurise the judiciary and other institutions just like the Sicilian mafia. The prime minister in a post on Twitter said, "In a similar ve
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
'Pakistani mafia' using bribes, blackmail to pressurise judiciary: PM

'Pakistani mafia' using bribes, blackmail to pressurise judiciary: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday stated that the Pakistani mafia uses tricks such as blackmail and threats to pressurise the judiciary and other institutions just like the Sicilian mafia. The prime minister in a post on Twitter said, "In a similar ve
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
$5 billion fine set for Facebook on privacy probe: report
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$5 billion fine set for Facebook on privacy probe: report

US regulators have approved a $5 billion penalty to be levied on Facebook to settle a probe into the social network's privacy and data protection lapses, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The newspaper said the Federal Trade Commission approved the
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
$5 billion fine set for Facebook on privacy probe: report
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$5 billion fine set for Facebook on privacy probe: report

US regulators have approved a $5 billion penalty to be levied on Facebook to settle a probe into the social network's privacy and data protection lapses, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The newspaper said the Federal Trade Commission approved the
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
$5 billion fine set for Facebook on privacy probe: report
Kerb

$5 billion fine set for Facebook on privacy probe: report

US regulators have approved a $5 billion penalty to be levied on Facebook to settle a probe into the social network''s privacy and data protection lapses, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The newspaper said the Federal Trade Commission approved th
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Turkey ignores US warnings over Russian S-400 missile deployment

Turkey ignores US warnings over Russian S-400 missile deployment

Turkey ignored US warnings as it continued Saturday to take delivery of Russia's S-400 missile defence system near Ankara, a defence minstry statement indicated. "Delivery of S-400 Long Range Air and Missile Defence Systems resumed today," the statement s
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Turkey ignores US warnings over Russian S-400 missile deployment

Turkey ignores US warnings over Russian S-400 missile deployment

Turkey ignored US warnings as it continued Saturday to take delivery of Russia's S-400 missile defence system near Ankara, a defence minstry statement indicated. "Delivery of S-400 Long Range Air and Missile Defence Systems resumed today," the statement s
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Clashes as Hong Kong protesters vent at China border traders

Clashes as Hong Kong protesters vent at China border traders

Clashes broke out between police and Hong Kong demonstrators Saturday as the latest anti-government protests took aim at traders coming across the border from mainland China. Police used pepper spray and batons against masked protesters in Sheung Shui, a
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Clashes as Hong Kong protesters vent at China border traders

Clashes as Hong Kong protesters vent at China border traders

Clashes broke out between police and Hong Kong demonstrators Saturday as the latest anti-government protests took aim at traders coming across the border from mainland China. Police used pepper spray and batons against masked protesters in Sheung Shui, a
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
UK says Iran tanker will be freed after guarantees on destination

UK says Iran tanker will be freed after guarantees on destination

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt sought to ease tensions with Iran on Saturday, saying a tanker held by Gibraltar would be released if Tehran guaranteed it was not heading to Syria. He said he had a "constructive call" with his Iranian counterpart Mo
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
UK says Iran tanker will be freed after guarantees on destination

UK says Iran tanker will be freed after guarantees on destination

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt sought to ease tensions with Iran on Saturday, saying a tanker held by Gibraltar would be released if Tehran guaranteed it was not heading to Syria. He said he had a "constructive call" with his Iranian counterpart Mo
Published 14 Jul, 2019 12:00am
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