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World - 2020-06-05

UK halts trial of hydroxychloroquine as ‘useless’ for COVID-19 patients

Trump touted drug as potential "game changer"
UK trial shows it "doesn't work" against COVID-19
US randomised test also found drug to be ineffective
WHO says it will still resume tests of hydroxychloroquine

Published 05 Jun, 2020 11:58pm

Trump suggests governors call in National Guard to 'dominate the streets'

"I'm suggesting to some of these governors that are too proud ... 'Don't be proud. Get the job done. You'll end up doing much better in the end, calling the National Guard. Call me,'"

Published 05 Jun, 2020 09:16pm

Trump expected to allow commercial fishing in protected Atlantic waters

The proclamation is likely to allow commercial fishing to resume in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, which was created in 2016.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 09:13pm

Canada ready to spend C$14bn to get people back to work safely: PM Trudeau

In his daily news conference, Trudeau said the money would help "relaunch the country" and would go to "the things that all Canadians need" like childcare and personal protective equipment.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 09:05pm

Europe

WHO continues hydroxychloroquine trial after UK test halts

Our committee will consider the data that becomes available...look at the data within our trial but also consider evidence that is coming out of other randomised trials.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 09:00pm

Europe

Putin tells metals giant to pay for full cleanup after Arctic spill

But Russia's fisheries agency and some environmentalists have said that the barriers are unable to stop the majority of the pollution, which can quickly dissolve or sink.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 08:20pm

Europe

Hungary's Orban urges end to EU sanctions on Minsk

EU sanctions on Belarus include an arms embargo as well as targeted asset freezes and travel bans.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 08:10pm

Europe

Ireland to quicken easing of lockdown: PM

"Today I can confirm that it is safe to move to phase two of the plan to reopen our country starting on Monday," Varadkar told a press conference.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 07:57pm

EU, UK to step up Brexit talks despite limited progress

The former French minister set an October 31 deadline to reach an agreement on future EU-UK ties, to give time for it to be ratified before the end of the year.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 07:54pm

South Asia

India set to reopen temples, malls but no sprinkling of holy water

In places of worship, people will be asked to wash their hands and feet before entering, and there will be no distribution of food offerings or sprinkling of holy water or touching of idols and holy books.

Updated 05 Jun, 2020 08:17pm

South Asia

Japan aims to have coronavirus vaccines in use by June 2021

Usually, plants for actual vaccine production are arranged only after the successful completion of development.

Updated 05 Jun, 2020 08:17pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia reimposes curfew in Jeddah for two weeks

SPA said prayers in the city's mosques had also been suspended.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 07:43pm

Europe

Brexit free trade talks yield ‘no significant progress’ as deadline nears

They laid out plans to intensify their negotiations and pleaded for political support from their leaders when they assess the situation later in June.
He said the EU and Britain remained far apart on the issues of fair competition guarantees and the

Published 05 Jun, 2020 07:31pm

Canada gains 289,600 jobs in May, unemployment edges up to 13.7pc

Employment in the goods producing sector gained some 164,700 jobs.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 07:28pm

Pence says jobs report indicative of US economy beginning to recover

"We're going to do what needs to be done to bring this economy all the way back," Pence said in a CNBC interview on Friday.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 07:21pm

AstraZeneca to start producing potential coronavirus vaccine, says firm chief

Soriot says trials of the drug are under way and it needs to to be ready for use by the time the company gets results

Published 05 Jun, 2020 06:26pm

Europe

COVID-19 pandemic 'under control' in France: govt adviser

"We can reasonably say the virus is currently under control," Jean-Francois Delfraissy told France Inter radio.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 05:43pm

Africa

Libya government says retakes Haftar's last redoubt in west

"Our heroic forces have extended their control over the whole of Tarhuna," said GNA spokesman Mohamad Gnounou.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 05:36pm

South Asia

Philippine jobless rate hits record 17.7pc in April due to pandemic

April's unemployment rate, which is 7.3 million people without jobs, compares with 5.3pc in January and 5.1pc in April last year.
"We should not lose sight of the fact that this loss in employment is really temporary," Economic Planning Undersecreta

Published 05 Jun, 2020 05:31pm

Europe

Erdogan cancels Turkey curfew over economy worries

Cafes, restaurants and other public spaces reopened this week, sparking hopes that the curfew would be lifted.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 05:28pm

White House says China's Tiananmen Square 'slaughter' not forgotten

Geng said Washington should "put its own house in order" and defended China's political system.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 05:22pm

1,300 civilians killed in DR Congo, half million flee homes: UN

Some attacks "may amount to crimes against humanity and war crimes," United Nations rights chief Michelle Bachelet warned.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 05:18pm

Asia

Singapore reports 261 new coronavirus cases, smallest rise in two months

The lower number of cases was partly due to the fact that fewer swab-tests were conducted, the health ministry said.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 05:17pm

France denies giving refuge to Venezuela's Guaido

"All efforts must now focus on the search for a political solution to the Venezuelan political crisis," she said.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 05:14pm

Africa

Gunmen kill 21 in fresh northwest Nigeria attacks

Assailants trying to steal cattle shot dead 15 people in clashes with local residents in six remote communities of Zamfara state on Tuesday, regional police spokesman Mohammed Shehu said.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 05:11pm

Europe

Russia's coronavirus infections near 450,000

Officials said 144 people had died in the last 24 hours, bringing the official nationwide death toll to 5,528.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 05:06pm

Europe

Russia says has stopped spread of Arctic fuel spill

"They are contained in all directions, they are not going anywhere now."

Published 05 Jun, 2020 05:04pm

Europe

Russian nuclear sub city closes access over virus

Police were already manning checkpoints at entry roads on Friday, the Region 29 local news agency reported.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 04:56pm

EU says 'no significant progress' in post-Brexit talks

Barnier said any agreement must be reached before October 31 in order to be ratified before the end of the year.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 04:52pm

Citing COVID-19, Australia seeks to bar George Floyd protests

Authorities in Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) secured a Supreme Court injunction to prevent the largest rally planned for Sydney.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 04:20pm

Asia

Malaysia unveils extra $8bn economic stimulus package

Muhyiddin Yassin said in a televised address that 10 billion ringgit would be direct fiscal injection from the government.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 03:44pm

South Asia

Philippines reports 3 new coronavirus deaths, 244 more cases

In a bulletin, the ministry said total deaths have reached 987 while confirmed cases have risen to 20,626.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 03:20pm

Middle East

Erdogan nixes weekend lockdown over public backlash, cases rise

Turkey's interior ministry announced the stay-at-home order in 15 cities to prevent the spread of the virus, continuing the country's policy of weekend lockdowns.
Erdogan said Friday the government had to impose the weekend lockdown after daily new

Published 05 Jun, 2020 03:09pm

Asia

Malaysia reports 19 new coronavirus cases, one new death

The health ministry also reported its first death in two weeks, raising the number of fatalities to 116.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 02:55pm

Europe

Germany's Merkel, China's Li to hold video conference

Discuss the coronavirus pandemic, economic policy and international issues, a German government spokesman said on Friday.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 02:51pm

Statue of Gandhi outside Indian Embassy in Washington DC vandalised

Miscreants vandalised the statue with graffiti and spray painting.

Updated 05 Jun, 2020 11:53am

Two US police officers suspended for shoving elderly protester to ground

The officers pushed the 75-year-old man, who fell to the ground, unconscious with blood coming out of his ear.

Updated 05 Jun, 2020 11:32am

USA

Trump sued over police charge outside White House

The American Civil Liberties Union accused the president and top officials of violating the constitutional rights of Black Lives Matters campaigners and individual protestors.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 04:17am

USA

Peru hits 5,000 coronavirus deaths

Officials recorded more than 4,200 new cases and 137 deaths over the last 24 hours.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 03:22am

USA

Trudeau says Canada winning virus fight, advises caution

As of Thursday there were 93,700 coronavirus cases in Canada. More than half of those patients have already recovered.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 03:19am

Europe

Germany's Merkel condemns racist 'murder' of George Floyd

In a striking message to Trump after his election victory in 2016, Merkel had tied her pledge of close ties to democratic values.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 03:08am

2020-06-05-03-02

India, Australia strengthen defence ties

NEW DELHI: India and Australia strengthened defence ties Thursday, including sealing a pact to boost military...

Updated 05 Jun, 2020 04:26am

Asia

6.4 magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia

JAKARTA: A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's eastern Maluku islands Thursday, the United...

Updated 05 Jun, 2020 04:30am

2020-06-05-03-02

Libya's UN-recognised government claims full control of Tripoli, suburbs

TRIPOLI: Libya's UN-recognised government said Thursday it was back in full control of Tripoli and its suburbs,...

Updated 05 Jun, 2020 04:28am

Asia

Hong Kong protesters defy ban, rally to remember Tiananmen

HONG KONG: Tens of thousands of people across Hong Kong lit candles and chanted democracy slogans on Thursday to...

Updated 05 Jun, 2020 04:31am

2020-06-05-03-02

China de-escalates airline spat with US

BEIJING: China said Thursday foreign airlines blocked from operating in the country over virus fears would be ...

Updated 05 Jun, 2020 04:28am

China

Knife attack in Chinese primary school wounds 39

BEIJING: A knife-wielding attacker wounded 37 students and two adults at a primary school in southern China on...

Published 05 Jun, 2020 03:07am

2020-06-05-03-02

EU-China video summit planned this month

BRUSSELS: The EU will hold a video summit with Chinese leaders later this month, officials said Thursday, after...

Updated 05 Jun, 2020 04:29am

USA

Pompeo presses nations to fund IS fight despite budget crunch

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday urged allies to step up funding to defeat the Islamic State...

Published 05 Jun, 2020 03:07am

2020-06-05-03-02

Robot dog hounds Thai shoppers to keep hands virus-free

BANGKOK: A scurrying robot dog named K9 dispenses hand sanitizer to curious children and wary shoppers - one of the...

Published 05 Jun, 2020 03:07am

Europe

Global vaccines programme gets $8.8bn shot in the arm

More than 50 countries took part as well as individuals such as billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, whose foundation pledged $1.6 billion.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 03:04am

Biden, Trump campaigns targeted by foreign hackers: Google

"No sign of compromise. We sent users our govt attack warning and we referred to fed law enforcement," Huntley wrote.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 02:58am

USA

Meghan Markle pays tribute to George Floyd

Floyd's death on May 25 in Minneapolis -- a policeman knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes -- has touched off the most serious civil unrest in America.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 02:55am

USA

US faces unemployment crisis amid record trade drop

Wall Street indices muddled through the day, with the Dow ending up just 0.1 percent and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closing lower.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 02:48am

Middle East

Nine Syria regime loyalists killed in Israeli air raids: monitor

Syrian forces fired anti-aircraft systems in response to the deadly Israeli attack in Hama, the Observatory reported.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 02:40am

Asia

Iran FM confirms release of Iranian-American and US Navy veteran

"Pleased that Dr. Majid Taheri and Mr. White will soon be joining their families," Zarif tweeted.
Zarif called for the release of all prisoners in the tweet and said there is no need for "cherry picking."
"Iranian hostages held in - and on behalf of

Published 05 Jun, 2020 02:21am

USA

US senators move to tighten sanctions on delayed Russia-to-Germany gas pipeline

Work on Nord Stream 2 was suspended in late 2019
Gazprom may use Academic Cherskiy vessel for project
Pipeline could start up by the end of 2020
Germany criticizes US actions against the project

Published 05 Jun, 2020 02:05am

Bail set at $1mn for three former Minneapolis police officers charged in Floyd case

Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were charged on Wednesday with aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
"What was my client supposed to do but to follow his training officer's orders?" Lane's attorney, Earl Gray, said.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 01:50am

USA

Wary Canadians start spending as COVID-19 restrictions ease, boosting economy

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday, noting the impact of COVID-19 appears to have peaked.
The bank's more positive tone boosted the Canadian dollar to a three-month high against its US counterpart on Wednesday,
Housing

Published 05 Jun, 2020 01:16am

Europe

Portugal economy to contract 6.9pc this year: PM says

The country had seen some of its strongest growth streaks in the past few years after leaving behind the 2010-13 economic and debt crisis.
The economy is heavily dependent on tourism, which accounts for up to 15% of GDP.
Since the start of the epide

Published 05 Jun, 2020 01:07am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 10	277.82
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 10	277.62
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 10	149.16
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 10	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 10	1.31
Euro to USD / Oct 10	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 10	5,792.04
India Sensex / Oct 10	81,753.61
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 10	39,380.89
Nasdaq / Oct 10	18,291.62
Hang Seng / Oct 10	21,286.40
FTSE 100 / Oct 10	8,237.58
Dow Jones / Oct 10	42,512
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 10	19,203.44

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 10	247.03
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 10	73.73
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 10	17,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 10	236,197
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 10	2,615.22
Diesel/Litre / Oct 10	246.29

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 10 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 10 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 10 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 10 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 10 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 10 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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