India grows fastest among major economies, Omicron risks seen NEW DELHI: India grew at the fastest pace of any major economy in the July-September quarter but economists said... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Markets Copper hits two-week low on Omicron uncertainty and Fed comments LONDON: Copper prices fell to a two-week low on Tuesday as worries about the damage to demand and economic growth... Published 30 Nov, 2021 11:32pm
World France records highest one-day tally in COVID cases since April PARIS: France has registered about 47,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, Health Minister... Published 30 Nov, 2021 11:27pm
World Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Tuesday PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,206,370 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:46pm
World Putin calls for mutual approval of Covid vaccines MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called for mutual recognition of vaccines against the ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:46pm
Markets European shares regain ground LONDON: European shares rose on Monday after their worst selloff in more than a year as investors awaited clues on... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:26am
Markets Indian shares close higher BENGALURU: Indian shares recovered early losses to end higher on Monday, boosted by gains in Reliance, Kotak ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Markets China stocks edge lower SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Monday, as concerns lingered about the newly discovered and possibly... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Opinion The new Covid-19 variant The Covid-19 variant that has been detected in South Africa raising global alarm is said to have a spike protein ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Business & Finance US dollar gains; yen, Swiss franc fall as Omicron fears ease NEW YORK/LONDON: The dollar firmed on Monday, while the yen and Swiss franc weakened, reversing some of Friday’s... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Print Cabinet meets today with heavy political, economic agenda ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet, scheduled to meet on Tuesday (today), will discuss country’s political and ... Updated 30 Nov, 2021 11:00am
World Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Monday PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,197,718 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December... Updated 29 Nov, 2021 05:24pm
World S.Africa could top 10,000 daily Covid cases this week: epidemiologist JOHANNESBURG: The newly-discovered Omicron variant is likely to fuel a surge in South Africa's coronavirus cases ... Published 29 Nov, 2021 04:24pm
Pakistan Pakistan reports lowest daily Covid-19 cases since April 2020 Country logs 176 new cases at a positivity ratio of 0.59% during last 24 hours Published 29 Nov, 2021 12:23pm
Business & Finance Canadian dollar weakens TORONTO: The Canadian dollar on Friday posted its biggest decline in more than three months against its US... Published 29 Nov, 2021 06:03am
Business & Finance Euro zone bond yields drop as Covid variant sows fear LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields dropped sharply across the board on Friday as investors reacted to a newly... Published 29 Nov, 2021 06:03am
Print Emergence of ‘Omicron’: People should follow SOPs seriously: NCOC ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has asked the people to get fully vaccinated against... Updated 29 Nov, 2021 10:11am
World Israel closes borders to all foreigners over Omicron JERUSALEM: Israel on Sunday decided to close its borders to foreign tourists and re-authorise a controversial... Published 28 Nov, 2021 09:46pm
World Italy reports 47 coronavirus deaths on Sunday, 12,932 new cases MILAN: Italy reported 47 coronavirus-related deaths on Sunday, against 90 the day before, the health ministry said,... Updated 28 Nov, 2021 09:52pm
World Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,193,392 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December... Published 28 Nov, 2021 05:45pm
Markets CBOT wheat futures lower on broad selling, MGEX wheat rises CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed lower on Friday as a new variant of the coronavirus spooked... Published 28 Nov, 2021 05:38am
World Saudi Arabia to ease coronavirus curbs for travellers from all countries CAIRO: Saudi Arabia will allow direct entry to travellers from all countries who have received one dose of a ... Published 27 Nov, 2021 10:55pm
World Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Thursday PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,173,915 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December... Published 25 Nov, 2021 06:29pm
World Italy reports 85 coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, 12,448 new cases MILAN: Italy reported 85 coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday against 83 the day before, the health ministry ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
World Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Wednesday PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,165,289 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:29pm
World Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Tuesday PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,156,563 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December... Published 23 Nov, 2021 05:13pm
World Pandemic has damaged 'fabric of society': Red Cross GENEVA: Beyond killing millions and ravaging economies and health systems, the coronavirus pandemic has taken a... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:30pm
World Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Monday PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,148,939 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December... Published 22 Nov, 2021 04:43pm
World Dutch police arrest 19 over new Covid riots THE HAGUE: Dutch police said Sunday they have arrested 19 people over riots in The Hague after the country was ... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Pakistan Covid-19 claims four more lives; 313 new cases reported ISLAMABAD: The country on Sunday reported 313 more cases of corona virus during the last 24 hours, pushing the... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
