World US expressed deep concern to Israel over Rafah airstrike, State Department says WASHINGTON: The United States expressed deep concern to Israel’s government over an airstrike in Rafah and urged an... Published 28 May, 2024 11:41pm
World Israel army says its munitions alone ‘could not’ have caused Sunday’s deadly Rafah blaze JERUSALEM: Israel’s army said Tuesday its munitions alone “could not” have caused a deadly blaze that Gaza health... Published 28 May, 2024 10:43pm
Sports Sabalenka powers into French Open second round PARIS: World number two Aryna Sabalenka over-powered Russian teenager Erika Andreeva in straight sets to reach the... Published 28 May, 2024 08:50pm
World Putin says Western weapons striking Russia would have ‘serious consequences’ MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Tuesday of “serious consequences” if Western countries allowed... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:23pm
World Israeli tanks hit evacuation zone west of Rafah, 21 dead, Gaza health officials say Attack comes two days after an Israeli airstrike on another camp stirred global condemnation Updated 28 May, 2024 10:32pm
Markets Abu Dhabi hits 2-year low as Gulf bourses drop; Qatar gains Most stock markets in the Gulf slipped on Tuesday amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region, while investors... Published 28 May, 2024 08:15pm
World ‘Dangerous day for America,’ Trump says as closing arguments begin NEW YORK: Closing arguments began Tuesday in the hush money trial of Donald Trump with the White House hopeful... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:26pm
Markets US stocks mixed at start of holiday-shortened week NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks began a holiday-shortened week in mixed fashion Tuesday ahead of key readings on... Published 28 May, 2024 07:34pm
Sports Seventh seed Ruud into French Open second round PARIS: Norway’s Casper Ruud started his bid for a maiden French Open title, after final defeats in each of the past... Published 28 May, 2024 07:32pm
World Saudi king heads cabinet meeting after medical treatment, state media says DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman headed a cabinet meeting on Tuesday after he underwent medical treatment for lung... Published 28 May, 2024 07:12pm
World Poland signs $735mn missile contract with US WARSAW: Poland has signed a $735 million contract with the US for the supply of JASSM-ER missiles, Defence Minister... Published 28 May, 2024 07:03pm
World Danish parliament rejects proposal to recognise Palestinian state COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s parliament on Tuesday voted down a bill to recognise a Palestinian state, after the Danish... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:30pm
Sports Fourth seed Rybakina races into French Open second round PARIS: Elena Rybakina powered into the French Open second round with a straight-sets victory over Belgian Greet... Published 28 May, 2024 05:44pm
Sports Courtois misses out on Belgium Euro 2024 squad PARIS: Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was not included in Belgium’s Euro 2024 squad named on Tuesday as he... Published 28 May, 2024 05:40pm
Sports France’s Cornet ends career after record 69th straight Grand Slam PARIS: Frenchwoman Alize Cornet’s career ended with a straight-sets defeat by Zheng Qinwen in the French Open first... Published 28 May, 2024 05:36pm
Sports Djokovic looks to overcome ‘bumps in road’ at rainswept French Open PARIS: Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his French Open title at a rainswept Roland Garros on Tuesday, confident... Published 28 May, 2024 05:33pm
World Israeli tanks reach centre of Rafah as Security Council to discuss camp blaze RAFAH: Israeli tanks penetrated the heart of Rafah on Tuesday despite global outrage over a strike that set ablaze a... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30pm
Pakistan Home-grown economic uplift: PM includes eight more experts into committee Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has included another eight economic experts, including professors from the... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:33pm
Life & Style Luxury influencers vanish from Chinese social media in wealth crackdown SHANGHAI: Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish... Published 28 May, 2024 04:51pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower after central bank holds interest rates BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Tuesday after the country’s central bank held interest rates steady to... Published 28 May, 2024 04:51pm
Pakistan For deaf children in Pakistan, school is life LAHORE: At a school for the deaf in Pakistan, the faces of students are animated, their smiles mischievous, as their... Published 28 May, 2024 04:48pm
Markets India’s Reliance to buy Russian oil in roubles NEW DELHI: India’s Reliance Industries, operator of the world’s biggest refining complex, has signed a one-year deal... Published 28 May, 2024 04:42pm
Markets India blue-chips end lower, mid-caps end 11-day rally amid profit booking BENGALURU: Indian blue-chip stocks dropped for a third straight day on Tuesday, while mid-cap stocks snapped an... Published 28 May, 2024 04:34pm
Markets Copper climbs, but high China stocks suggest ample supplies LONDON: Copper climbed on Tuesday as the prospect of interest rate cuts, a weaker dollar and some strong data from... Published 28 May, 2024 04:32pm
World Spain, Norway, and Ireland recognise Palestinian state Three European countries believe their initiative has strong symbolic impact that is likely to encourage others to follow suit Updated 28 May, 2024 10:42pm
Markets Palm snaps two-day slide to close over 2% higher KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday to close over 2% higher after two straight sessions of... Published 28 May, 2024 04:29pm
Pakistan Pakistan ranked 101st out of 119 in WEF’s Travel and Tourism Development Index Pakistan was positioned a lowly 101st out of 119 countries in the Travel and Tourism Development Index published... Published 28 May, 2024 04:10pm
Pakistan With Beijing’s assistance, Gwadar port to transform into logistics hub, says Shehbaz PM invites Chinese businesses especially the textile sector to set up industries in Pakistan Updated 28 May, 2024 08:15pm
Markets Gold sheds Rs500 per tola in Pakistan Gold prices fell in Pakistan on Tuesday in line with the decrease in the international rate. In the local market,... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:22pm
Pakistan Nawaz Sharif elected PML-N president after six-year hiatus Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was elected on Tuesday as president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Aaj... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:27pm
Markets Japan’s 10-year bond yield hits 12-year high amid BOJ’s policy bets TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year government bond yield hit a 12-year high on Tuesday as the market braced for further... Published 28 May, 2024 01:01pm
Markets South African rand stable, national election looms JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was stable in early trading on Tuesday, against a weaker dollar and ahead of a... Published 28 May, 2024 12:59pm
Markets Russian rouble strengthens slightly against US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Tuesday. By 0715 GMT, the rouble was 0.23%... Published 28 May, 2024 12:58pm
Markets London stocks open flat London’s FTSE 100 opened flat on Tuesday as investors await more economic data and comments from the Bank of... Published 28 May, 2024 12:56pm
World Ukraine returns nuclear power unit to grid, sees no electricity curbs KYIV: Ukraine has brought a nuclear power unit back into operation ahead of schedule after repairs, which made it... Published 28 May, 2024 12:54pm
Markets European stocks open higher as London reopens LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets rose Tuesday in opening trade with London gaining ground as traders returned to... Published 28 May, 2024 12:18pm
Markets South Korea’s KFA tenders for up to 138,000 T corn, traders say HAMBURG: South Korea’s Korea Feed Association (KFA) has issued an international tender to purchase up to 138,000... Published 28 May, 2024 12:15pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields steady as markets await inflation figures LONDON: Euro zone bond yields were holding steady on Tuesday before key inflation data from Europe and the US later... Published 28 May, 2024 12:08pm
World Recognising Palestinian statehood ‘essential for reaching peace’: Sanchez MADRID: Recognising Palestinian statehood is an “essential” step for achieving peace in the Middle East, Spanish... Updated 28 May, 2024 12:45pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks open on back foot HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks opened slightly lower Tuesday morning as traders stepped back after the previous day’s... Published 28 May, 2024 11:59am
Sports Rohit Sharma, Kohli in focus as India look to end title drought NEW DELHI: Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will look to end India’s global title drought as the star duo step... Published 28 May, 2024 11:58am
Sports Unpredictable Pakistan aim for ‘third time lucky’ at T20 World Cup KARACHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is hoping it is third time lucky for his side at the Twenty20 World Cup after... Published 28 May, 2024 11:52am
Sports Bangladesh skipper calls for better wickets ahead of T20 World Cup DHAKA: Bangladesh can only hope to improve their lacklustre T20 World Cup record once they get better pitches at... Published 28 May, 2024 11:46am
Sports Sri Lanka’s death ‘sensation’ for T20 World Cup: Pathirana COLOMBO: Young fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has rattled the world’s top batsmen with his toe-crushing yorkers in... Published 28 May, 2024 11:43am
Sports Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League scoring record RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record for the most goals in a Saudi Pro League season when he struck for the... Published 28 May, 2024 11:39am
World Security Council set to meet over deadly Rafah strike RAFAH: The UN Security Council was set to convene an emergency meeting Tuesday over an Israeli strike that killed... Published 28 May, 2024 11:37am
World After Raisi funeral, Iran’s focus turns to vote for successor TEHRAN: After Iran mourned president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a recent helicopter crash, the nation’s focus turns... Published 28 May, 2024 11:30am
World Deadly Bangaldesh cyclone one of longest seen PATUAKHALI: Bangladeshi weather experts said Tuesday that a deadly cyclone that carved a swathe of destruction was... Published 28 May, 2024 11:22am
Markets Wheat leaps to 10-month high as Russian harvest downgraded again CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose nearly 3% on Tuesday to their highest level since July, supported by increasing... Published 28 May, 2024 11:09am
Markets Japan concerned more about negative aspects of weak yen, finance minister says TOKYO: Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday he was concerned more about the negative aspects of... Published 28 May, 2024 11:07am
Sports Novak Djokovic doubters await as title defence begins at Roland Garros World number one Novak Djokovic will be the main attraction at Roland Garros on Tuesday when he begins his French... Published 28 May, 2024 11:05am
World Sri Lanka holds rates to manage inflation, foster economic stability COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday to ensure inflation pressures remain in... Published 28 May, 2024 11:01am
Markets Palm oil climbs as upbeat rivals, export outlook support KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, buoyed by strength in rival Dalian and Chicago soyoil... Published 28 May, 2024 10:58am
World Papua New Guinea orders thousands to evacuate from path of ‘active’ landslide SYDNEY: Thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate from the path of a still-active landslide in Papua New... Published 28 May, 2024 10:57am
Markets China’s yuan edges lower as markets brace for global inflation data SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped slightly on Tuesday as traders were wary ahead of key inflation data from major... Published 28 May, 2024 10:53am
Markets Gold steady as focus turns to US inflation data Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as the dollar eased, while investors looked forward to key US inflation data that... Published 28 May, 2024 10:52am
Business & Finance India’s Adani Group plans e-commerce, payments ventures, FT reports India’s Adani Group has been considering an application for a licence to operate on the country’s public digital... Published 28 May, 2024 10:49am
Markets Indian rupee lingers in narrow band even as most Asian currencies inch up MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was little changed on Tuesday, unable to gain from an uptick in most Asian peers, with... Published 28 May, 2024 10:44am
Business & Finance Toyota, Subaru and Mazda commit to developing new engines TOKYO: Toyota Motor and smaller Japanese automakers Subaru and Mazda Motor have each committed to developing new... Published 28 May, 2024 10:42am
Markets India benchmark bond yield stays below 7%, traders look for more cues MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were little changed, with the benchmark bond yield persisting below the 7%... Published 28 May, 2024 10:26am
Markets Most Asian FX rise; inflation data eyed for rates outlook The Philippines peso and South Korean won gained the most among emerging Asian currencies on Tuesday as the dollar... Published 28 May, 2024 10:24am
Markets Australia, NZ dollar rally anew, lifted by yen flows SYDNEY: The Australian dollar was having another tilt at the upside on Tuesday as risk sentiment improved globally,... Published 28 May, 2024 10:16am
Markets Australia shares flat as losses in bank stocks counter commodities gains Australian shares were trading largely flat on Tuesday, as gains in mining and gold stocks were offset by losses in... Published 28 May, 2024 10:11am
Pakistan Youm-e-Takbeer collective effort of all facets of national power: PM Shehbaz Armed Forces pay tribute to 'unwavering dedication and selfless sacrifices of all those who contributed to remarkable feat' Updated 28 May, 2024 10:43pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei slips as investors eye BOJ rate hike timing; chips slide TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged lower on Tuesday, as investors weighed the likely timing of further Bank... Published 28 May, 2024 10:09am
Markets Indian shares likely to open slightly higher tracking Asian peers BENGALURU: Indian shares are set to open marginally higher on Tuesday, tracking Asian peers, while investor focus... Published 28 May, 2024 10:07am
Markets Asia shares drift after rally, Wall Street reopen in focus SYDNEY: Asian shares held a mixed tone on Tuesday after rallying the previous session, as rising bets of an imminent... Published 28 May, 2024 10:02am
Markets Dollar ebbs as markets await key global inflation reports SINGAPORE: The dollar waned on Tuesday following a slight pick up in risk appetite, but it held tight ranges against... Published 28 May, 2024 09:55am
Markets Oil steadies as OPEC+ restraint balances interest rate concerns LONDON: Global oil prices steadied on Tuesday as the prospect of OPEC+ maintaining oil supply curbs at its June 2... Updated 28 May, 2024 04:38pm
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 27, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 28, 2024)... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Renovated KPT Staff College inaugurated KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh along with Chairman KPT Syedain Raza Zaidi... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Life & Style Gold rush in Dubai continues to attract all nationalities including Pakistanis As bullion prices hit record highs in recent weeks, retail demand may have dampened, but traders in Dubai are... Updated 28 May, 2024 11:33am
Pakistan PB-9 Kohlo: SC dismisses re-polling order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court dismissed the Election Commission of Pakistan’s order to hold re-polling in four... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Whole nation observing Youm-e-Takbeer’s 26th anniversary today: Gillani ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani said that the whole nation is observing Youm-e-Takbeer (28th... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan St Patrick’s High School graduation ceremony KARACHI: St Patrick’s High School graduation ceremony of ECCE class of (2023-2024, was held on Saturday, marking a... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Sharjeel assails KE over inflated bills, power outages KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday lashed out at K-Electric (KE) for sending inflated... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan PTI assails govt for failing to reopen Angoor Adda crossing ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday lambasted the government for not opening Angoor... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Youm-e-Takbeer: ‘An abrupt holiday announcement to put businesses on hold’ KARACHI: Despite the efforts and awareness created last time for unnecessary holidays granted by the government, we... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan ‘Cardiac Complex’ being set up in Mayo Hospital LAHORE: A state-of-the-art ‘Cardiac Complex’ will be built in Mayo Hospital Lahore while Department of Cardiac... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Sports PCB Women’s University Cricket Tournament 2024 begins today LAHORE: The first-ever PCB Women’s University Cricket Tournament 2024 will kick off in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Karachi... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan PML-N leaders Saad, Mashhood meet PM LAHORE: Former federal minister and senior PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique called on Prime Minister Muhammad... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Upper parts: Met Office predicts rains, dust storms LAHORE: Met office has predicted that a shallow westerly wave is likely to affect upper parts of the country on the... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Punjab govt to disburse Rs150bn interest-free loan among farmers LAHORE: The Punjab government will disburse interest-free agricultural loans to the farmers worth Rs150 billion ... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Nawaz set to become PML-N president LAHORE: The general council of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is all set to re-elect the former PM Nawaz... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan PML-N president election today; 11 nomination papers issued LAHORE: As many as 11 individuals have obtained nomination papers for the election of the PML-N president whose... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Cases of forced disappeared persons: IHC accepts govt’s request to include ‘second highest level officials of agencies’ in body ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) accepted the request of the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) to include... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan ’Rigging’ in PP-32: ECP set to hear Elahi’s plea today ISLAMABAD: The poll organisation is scheduled to hear tomorrow (Wednesday) the petition of President Pakistan... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Minister rejects PTI’s narrative with vehemence ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Monday, while slamming Pakistan... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Sindh govt introduces third-party system for issuing food licences KARACHI: In a bid to facilitate the business community, the Sindh government has introduced a third-party system for... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan AJ&K, GB turn out to be only region with 100pc teledensity: PTA ISLAMABAD: Despite difficult terrain and sparse population, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit-Baltistan... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
World UN hails $4.8bn in new pledges to boost global connectivity GENEVA: The United Nations said Monday that it had raked in $4.8 billion in new pledges towards closing the global... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Bilawal praises security forces for killing 23 terrorists in KP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the killing of 23 terrorists ... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Sindh PA proceedings: Concern voiced over use of narcotics by students KARACHI: Opposition in Sindh Assembly on Monday voiced concern over drug addiction reports with the treasury fearing... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Country experiencing ‘one-man worst dictatorship’ era since IK removal: Raoof ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Monday that the country is experiencing an era of “one-man worst... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Misuse of diplomatic passport: Court grants bail to ex-premier AJK ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday granted bail to former prime minister Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Tanveer... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan IPP stages demo in solidarity with army LAHORE: The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) staged a demonstration in front of the Lahore Press Club on Monday to... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan ISSI hosts delegation of IRCRA as part of Azadi Fellowship programme ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a delegation of the International Research... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan NAO, Election Act amended ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led coalition government once again amended the National... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan PBS launches 7th Agri Census with awareness seminar at SAU HYDERABAD: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) commenced the 7th Agricultural Census in Pakistan with an awareness... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Punjab IG discusses security issues with Chinese CG LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, paid a visit to the Chinese Consulate General Office... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am