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World - 2020-07-31

Large US COVID-19 vaccine trials will exclude pregnant women for now

Moderna and Pfizer, which has partnered with Germany's BioNTech, this week separately launched clinical trials.
It's a problem because if (vaccines) are not tested in pregnancy, then they may not be available or people may not be comfortable offering them.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 11:56pm

Europe

Poland considers new restrictions after record rise in COVID-19 cases

The Health Ministry reported 657 new cases and seven deaths, taking the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 45,688 and the death toll to 1,716.
Of the new cases, 227 were in the Silesia region, where there has been an outbreak among coal miners.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 11:35pm

Canada says requirements for Huawei CFO's extradition to US met, documents show

Meng, 48, was arrested in December, 2018, on a warrant from the United States, which alleges that she misled the bank HSBC about Huawei's business dealings in Iran.
The documents outline the evidence in support of Meng's custody and conclude that the test for committal has been met.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 11:34pm

Europe

Brexit talks to run into October: UK says

"Negotiating rounds will take place in August and in September, unless agreed otherwise between the parties," according to a document Frost posted on Twitter.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 07:52pm

Coronavirus impact will be felt far into the future: WHO

"The pandemic is a once-in-a-century health crisis, the effects of which will be felt for decades to come,"

Published 31 Jul, 2020 07:23pm

Middle East

Iran's Khamenei rejects talks with US over missile, nuclear programmes

"Relying on national capabilities and cutting our dependence on oil exports will help us to resist America's pressure."

Published 31 Jul, 2020 06:01pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 2,040 new coronavirus cases, 73 deaths

This brought Indonesia's total number of confirmed infections to 108,376 and deaths to 5,131.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 05:59pm

Europe

Norway's unemployment rate drops to 8.2pc in July

The rate is still more than double the 3.7pc seen in February, the last full month of regular economic activity before the lockdown began.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 05:58pm

South Asia

Hong Kong reports 121 new coronavirus cases as local transmissions stay high

The Chinese territory reported a daily record of 149 new cases on Thursday.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 05:47pm

South Asia

Philippines records 4,063 new coronavirus cases, SE Asia's highest jump for 2nd day

The ministry said total confirmed infections have risen to 93,354, while deaths increased by 40 to 2,023.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 05:45pm

Europe

Poland reports record high virus cases for second day

The ministry reported seven new deaths, with a total of 45,688 reported coronavirus cases and 1,716 deaths.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 05:41pm

Europe

Spain must focus on recovery after ‘unprecedented’ GDP crash, PM says

Reducing inequality between Spain's regions must be a part of any eventual recovery, he said, adding that the worst moments of the crisis had now passed.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 05:39pm

South Asia

Taiwan Q2 GDP shrinks by most since 2009 as pandemic hits tourism

That marked the worst decline since a contraction of 1.13pc in the third quarter of 2009 when the global financial crisis damaged the trade-reliant economy.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 04:26pm

USA

US records nearly 25,000 coronavirus deaths in July

The biggest increases were in Florida, with over 300,000 new cases in July, followed by California and Texas with about 250,000 each.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 04:18pm

Europe

Romania's new coronavirus cases surpass 50,000

President Klaus Iohannis ordered a strict lockdown in March to help rein in the spread and then replaced the state of emergency with a softer state of alert mode.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 04:13pm

COVID infections on the rise in England, survey shows

The weekly infection survey said an estimated 1 in 1,500 individuals had COVID-19 in the most recent week from July 20-26, compared to 1 in 2,000 the previous week.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 04:09pm

South Asia

Hong Kong leader says key election postponed, blow to pro-democracy camp

News of the postponement came as the nomination period for candidates seeking to run in the election closed.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 03:46pm

Pompeo warns of UN sanctions if Iran arms ban ends

US previously said it has the authority to "snap back" UN economic sanctions that were lifted as part of a nuclear deal with Iran.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 04:19am

Exchange

Car bomb kills at least 17 in Afghanistan ahead of ceasefire

Taliban spokesman said the blast had "nothing to do" with the insurgents.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 03:53am

Europe

No second wave of coronavirus in Spain: health ministry

There were 1,229 new cases on Thursday, bringing the total to 285,430.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 03:52am

Europe

Iceland wants to preserve Arctic from US-China tensions: PM

"I have been very focused on making sure the Arctic stays a very low tension area," said Jakobsdottir.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 03:49am

USA

Brazil first lady tests positive for coronavirus

Michelle Bolsonaro had announced on July 11 that she and her two daughters tested negative for the virus.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 03:19am

Middle East

Car bomb kills 9 in northeast Syria: monitor

Many bombings have since rocked the area, several in the past week alone.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 03:17am

USA

Trump shocks with delayed presidential election idea

The tweet came minutes after second quarter data showed a 32.9 percent annualized collapse in the economy compared to the first quarter.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:59am

Middle East

Iraqi army says two rockets target Baghdad airport, no casualties

It was the 39th attack targeting US interests since October last year in Iraq.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:55am

USA

Trudeau under pressure as he testifies in ethics probe

WE Charity has said it paid Trudeau's mother and brother nearly CAN$300,000 for speaking engagements in recent years.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:49am

Cotton

Obama aims criticism at Trump in eulogy for civil rights leader

"We can witness our federal government sending agents to use tear gas and batons against peaceful demonstrators," the former president said.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:46am

Africa

Al-Qaeda-linked group claims attack on French forces in Mali

The raid coincided with a mortar shelling, enabling commandos to storm the base, and clash with the Crusader soldiers that remained.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:44am

USA

Coronavirus deaths top 150,000 in worst-hit US

WASHINGTON: Southern and western regions of the United States were grappling Thursday with a renewed surge of...

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am

Careless young people driving some Covid-19 spikes: WHO

GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Thursday warned that spikes in coronavirus transmission in a number of...

Updated 31 Jul, 2020 04:08am

Middle East

Car bomb kills 6 in northeast Syria

BEIRUT: A car bomb in northeast Syria targeting a checkpoint manned by Turkish-backed forces killed six people,...

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am

Asia

Former Taiwan president Lee Teng-hui dies

TAIPEI: Taiwan's former president Lee Teng-hui, who earned the nickname "Mr Democracy" for the part he played in the...

Updated 31 Jul, 2020 04:08am

South Asia

Car bomb kills at least 17 in Afghanistan

PULI ALAM: At least 17 people were killed in a car bomb explosion in an Afghan city south of Kabul on Thursday,...

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am

China

China conducts military drills in South China Sea

BEIJING: Beijing recently conducted "high-intensity" naval exercises in the South China Sea, China's defence ...

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am

South Asia

India's fugitive 'Dr Death', arrested

NEW DELHI: An Indian traditional-medicine doctor jailed for life for murdering truck drivers and feeding their...

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am

Exchange

Russia jails US ex-marine for 9 years

MOSCOW: A Russian court on Thursday sentenced former US marine Trevor Reed to nine years in prison for assaulting...

Updated 31 Jul, 2020 04:07am

Europe

EU sanctions on Russian, Chinese 'cyber attackers'

BRUSSELS: The European Union imposed its first ever sanctions against alleged cyber attackers on Thursday, targeting...

Updated 31 Jul, 2020 04:06am

Middle East

Saudi king leaves hospital after gall bladder surgery: state media

The royal court said a week ago that he underwent laparoscopic surgery to remove his gall bladder.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am

Virus wreaks economic havoc as global cases top 17 million

The WHO warned Thursday that young people are "not invincible" and were helping to drive resurgences in many places that had largely curbed the disease.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:32am

Europe

Tens of thousands rally in Belarus despite pre-election crackdown

Both Tikhanovsky and Statkevich were jailed in the run-up to the polls.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:28am

WHO urges countries to prioritise essential international travel

The WHO recommends that priority should be given to essential travel for emergencies, humanitarian actions.
A surge of new infections around the world has forced many countries to reimpose some travel restrictions in recent days.

Updated 31 Jul, 2020 02:32am

Europe

France's new COVID-19 cases close 1,400 for second day in a row

The virus circulation is sustained with new daily cases increasing by more than 1,000 ... Swift and sweeping efforts are necessary.
At the peak of the pandemic, early April, there were more than 7,000 people in ICUs being treated for coronavirus.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 01:41am

Europe

UK COVID-19 infections rise as ministers fret over second wave in Europe

PM: we cannot delude ourselves pandemic is over.
Britain's daily COVID-19 cases hit one-month high.
UK imposed 14-day quarantine on arrivals from Spain.
Minister: same could apply to other countries within days.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 01:32am

US Senate cancels confirmation hearing for Trump nominee who called Obama 'terrorist'

Tata, a retired Army brigadier general who has been an ardent defender of Trump in appearances on Fox News, would hold the most senior policy position in the Pentagon if confirmed.
Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said that Tata had previously sent a letter to the committee apologizing for his controversial remarks.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 01:05am

South Asia

Chinese-backed hackers targeted COVID-19 vaccine firm Moderna

Last week, the US Justice Department made public an indictment of two Chinese nationals accused of spying on the United States.
Moderna remains highly vigilant to potential cybersecurity threats, maintaining an internal team.

Updated 31 Jul, 2020 12:36am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 4	277.65
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 4	277.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 5	148.70
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 5	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 5	1.31
Euro to USD / Oct 5	1.10

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 5	5,751.07
India Sensex / Oct 5	81,688.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 5	38,635.62
Nasdaq / Oct 5	18,137.85
Hang Seng / Oct 5	22,736.87
FTSE 100 / Oct 5	8,280.63
Dow Jones / Oct 5	42,352.75
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 5	19,120.93

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 5	247.03
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 5	74.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 5	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 5	237,401.20
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 5	2,653.60
Diesel/Litre / Oct 5	246.29

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

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

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 5 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 5 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 5 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 5 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 5 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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