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World - 2020-08-10

Global coronavirus cases hit 20 million

The respiratory disease has infected at least four times the average number of people struck down with severe influenza illnesses annually.
The United States is responsible for around 5 million cases, Brazil 3 million and India 2 million. Russia and South Africa round out the top ten.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 11:47pm

USA

Trump wants stimulus payments, schools funds in COVID-19 bill: White House

"The White House is still motivated," White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told reporters at a briefing.
The president would love to see the direct payments to Americans, the president would love to see the school funding.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 11:43pm

USA

US CDC reports 5,023,649 coronavirus cases

The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 11:42pm

Middle East

Lebanon government quits amid outrage over Beirut blast

Demonstrations break out again in central Beirut.
Port blast killed 158, left swathes of Beirut in ruins.
Intensifies discontent over endemic graft, mismanagement.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 11:38pm

USA

US loan to Kodak will not proceed unless allegations cleared: White House

Kodak's announcement of the $765 million government loan.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany made the remarks to reporters.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 11:36pm

Cotton

China imposes sanctions on Republican US lawmakers over Hong Kong

Those targeted were six Republican lawmakers - Senators Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Tom Cotton, Josh Hawley and Pat Toomey and Representative Chris Smith.
White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said the Chinese sanctions were "symbolic and ineffectual".

Published 10 Aug, 2020 11:34pm

USA

Blast tears through Baltimore neighborhood; at least 5 trapped: firefighters

Images on WBFF television showed a section of row houses leveled with rubble strewn about.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 08:19pm

NATO condemns crackdown on Belarus protests

"NATO Allies have expressed serious concerns over the conduct of the presidential election in Belarus," Stoltenberg said, in a statement from the alliance's Brussels headquarters.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 08:00pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 1,687 new coronavirus cases, 42 more deaths

The Southeast Asian country also added 42 new deaths, taking that total to 5,765, data showed.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 05:38pm

South Asia

Hong Kong reports 69 new coronavirus cases as local transmissions stay high

Since late January, over 4,000 people have been infected in Hong Kong, 55 of whom have died. On Sunday, Hong Kong reported 72 new cases.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:55pm

Middle East

Turkish unemployment edges up to 12.9pc, participation plunges yr/yr

The impact of the economy hitting a near stand-still was also evident in employment, which dropped 2.4 million year-on-year in the period to 25.9 million.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:51pm

Europe

Putin congratulates Belarus strongman Lukashenko on re-election

The Kremlin said Putin had sent Alexander Lukashenko a congratulatory telegram expressing hope.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:45pm

Europe

Poland calls for EU summit on Belarus

Belarus borders Russia to the east, Ukraine to the south and EU member states Poland, Lithuania and Latvia to the north and west.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:42pm

Europe

German government voices 'strong doubts' about Belarus election

"Minimum standards for democratic elections were not met" and this was "not acceptable", he added.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:36pm

Africa

Trial of Sudan's ousted Bashir delayed

The trial of Bashir over the military coup that brought him to power more than three decades ago, as well as of 27 other defendants, opened with a brief hearing in July.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:35pm

Europe

Greece military confers over Turkish ship in East Med

The move came just days after the NATO allies seemed close to talks over disputed maritime zones in the Aegean.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:33pm

EU chief urges Belarus vote be counted 'accurately'

"Fundamental rights in Belarus must be respected," von der Leyen tweeted. "I call on the Belarusian authorities to ensure that the votes in yesterday's election are counted and published accurately."

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:32pm

Challenger demands Lukashenko 'hand over power' after election crackdown

"The authorities should think about how to peacefully hand over power to us," she said. "I consider myself the winner of this election."

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:26pm

Europe

How the world has reacted to Belarus presidential vote

From Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Minsk "to ensure that the votes in yesterday's election are counted and published accurately."

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:22pm

Cotton

China imposes sanctions on US lawmakers over Hong Kong

China's sanctions of the 11 US citizens is the latest in a tit-for-tat round of measures between China and the United States over accusations of rights abuses and interference.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:20pm

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 19.92 million, death toll at 729,883

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:19pm

Desecrated: blast leaves old Beirut's heritage gems in ruins

Many of old Beirut's remaining colonial-era and earlier landmarks had already been damaged by 15 years of civil war and decades of government neglect.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:19pm

Europe

Police charge man after apartment block fire left 11 dead

The suspect was detained shortly after the blaze in the northeastern Czech city of Bohumin, 300 kilometres (190 miles) east of Prague.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:18pm

Europe

UK PM Johnson says wants to work with French to stop migrant boats

There is a second thing we've got to do and that is to look at the legal framework that we have, that means that when people do get here, it is very.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:10pm

Exchange

Afghan peace talks near after Taliban prisoner release approved

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pushed for the release of the detainees, while recognising the decision would be "unpopular".

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:29am

Asia

Blaze kills at least 10 in Indian coronavirus centre

VIJAYWADA: At least 10 people died when a huge fire broke out at a Covid-19 treatment and quarantine centre in the...

Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:26am

Europe

US, UK and allies call for prompt Hong Kong elections

LONDON: Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand urged Hong Kong Sunday to hold elections as...

Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:29am

New Zealand reaches 100-day milestone without virus transmission

WELLINGTON: New Zealand marked 100 days on Sunday with no recorded cases of the coronavirus in the community but...

Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:25am

USA

US hits 5 million virus cases as Trump criticised over relief package

WASHINGTON: The United States on Sunday reached the extraordinary milestone of five million coronavirus cases as...

Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am

Europe

Five dead, one missing as floods hit Greek island

ATHENS: Five people including a baby died and another person was missing on Sunday as torrential rains and floods...

Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:29am

USA

Rare quake shakes North Carolina

WASHINGTON: A shallow 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit North Carolina on Sunday, shaking buildings in the biggest tremor...

Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am

South Asia

GCC unites to seek UN extension of Iran arms embargo

DUBAI: The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has asked the United Nations to extend an international arms...

Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am

Europe

UK steps up plans to tackle migrant Channel crossings with new commander

LONDON: Britain appointed a commander on Sunday to lead its response to illegal small boat crossings across the...

Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:28am

South Asia

India to halt 101 military imports in push for defence self-reliance: minister

MUMBAI: India will stop importing 101 items of military equipment in an effort to boost domestic defence production,...

Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am

Asia

Nagasaki marks 75 years since atomic bombing

NAGASAKI: The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Sunday commemorated the 75th anniversary of its destruction by a US ...

Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:27am

Africa

Six French tourists among eight killed by gunmen in Niger

NIAMEY: Six French tourists and their local guide and driver were killed Sunday by gunmen riding motorcycles in an...

Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:27am

Europe

Lukashenko wins Belarus presidential vote with 79.7 percent

MINSK: Longtime Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko won Sunday's presidential election with 79.7 percent of the...

Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am

USA

China targeting US election infrastructure with cyberattacks, says O'Brien

WASHINGTON: Chinese government-linked hackers have been targeting US election infrastructure ahead of the 2020...

Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am

USA

US hits 5 million virus cases as Trump criticised over relief package

Nearly 20 million cases have been registered worldwide.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 01:25am

Europe

Belarus leader set for overwhelming election win after historic challenge

A record 41.7 percent of voters took part in early voting that began Tuesday, the central electoral commission said.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 12:55am

Africa

Six French tourists among eight killed by gunmen in Niger

France's presidency confirmed that French citizens had been killed in Niger.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 12:29am

Africa

Sudan rains and floods claim 20 more lives

The UN said that more than 50,000 people had been affected by the flooding.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 12:26am

World pledges 250 million euros for Lebanon's people: Frace

At least 21 people are still missing from the huge blast.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 12:22am

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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 4	146.04
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 4	0.85
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 4	1.31
Euro to USD / Oct 4	1.10

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 4	5,699.94
India Sensex / Oct 4	83,142.90
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 4	38,635.62
Nasdaq / Oct 4	17,918.47
Hang Seng / Oct 4	22,498.44
FTSE 100 / Oct 4	8,262.02
Dow Jones / Oct 4	42,011.59
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 4	19,041.60

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 4	73.62
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 4	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 4	237,572.70
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 4	2,665.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 4	72.35
Petrol/Litre / Oct 5	247.03

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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