Life & Style Global music biz sees 10.2% growth in 2023 PARIS: Global music revenues were up 10.2 percent last year to $28.6 billion, according figures released Thursday,... Published 21 Mar, 2024 08:20pm
World Facing Putin threat, EU pushes to arm Ukraine – and itself BRUSSELS: EU leaders grappled at a summit meeting Thursday with how to get more weapons to Ukraine’s outgunned... Published 21 Mar, 2024 08:16pm
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Sports Sri Lanka defend Hasaranga’s Test selection despite ban SYLHET: Sri Lanka on Thursday defended the inclusion of all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga in the Test squad for the... Published 21 Mar, 2024 07:57pm
World IMF pushes Sri Lanka to clinch debt deal with China COLOMBO: Sri Lanka must speed up debt restructuring with key bilateral lender China and other creditors to sustain a... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:34pm
Business & Finance Turkiye’s central bank hikes interest rate to 50% ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s central bank hiked its key interest rate on Thursday, resuming its tightening cycle as one of... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:31pm
Sports Bangladesh have ‘high expectations’ for Sri Lanka Test series SYLHET: Bangladesh host a “formidable” Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting on Friday and ambitions are... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:58pm
Business & Finance Bank of England holds interest rate at 16-year high LONDON: The Bank of England on Thursday held its key interest rate at a 16-year high, opting against a reduction as... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:53pm
Business & Finance Korean Air says to sign $13.7 billion deal with Airbus SEOUL: South Korean flag carrier Korean Air said Thursday it will sign a $13.7 billion deal with Airbus to purchase... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:51pm
Life & Style Apollo offers $11 billion for Paramount Studios: report NEW YORK: US investment firm Apollo has made an $11 billion offer to buy Paramount Studios, according to a report... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:47pm
World Zelensky calls for air defences after Russian missiles target Kyiv KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for the West to deliver air defence systems to Kyiv after an... Published 21 Mar, 2024 02:01pm
World Israeli army says over 140 gunmen killed in Al-Shifa operation GAZA CITY: More than 140 gunmen have been killed in four days of fighting in and around Gaza’s largest hospital,... Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:59pm
World Suicide bombing in Afghan city of Kandahar kills three KANDAHAR: A suicide bombing killed three people and wounded 12 others on Thursday in the Afghan city of Kandahar, a... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 02:03pm
World India’s opposition struggles to battle Modi juggernaut NEW DELHI: Living a precarious existence on odd jobs, manual labourer Virender Singh says his relentless struggles... Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:22pm
World Indonesia rescuers save 69 Rohingya refugees after boat capsizes MEULABOH: Indonesian authorities rescued at least 69 Rohingya refugees on Thursday and were taking them to shore... Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:14pm
Business & Finance Bank of England to hold rate despite slowing inflation LONDON: The Bank of England is widely expected to keep its main interest rate at a 16-year high Thursday, rejecting... Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:12pm
World China’s Xi congratulates Indonesia’s Prabowo on election win BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated Prabowo Subianto on his victory in Indonesia’s... Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:10pm
Business & Finance Japan Airlines says buying 32 Airbus, 10 Boeing planes TOKYO: Japan Airlines said Thursday that it is buying 32 new aircraft from Airbus and 10 from Boeing, without giving... Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:08pm
Sports Mitchell Starc and Cummins to Coetzee and Patel: Six IPL big-money buys NEW DELHI: The 2024 Indian Premier League begins on Friday, starring some of the world’s best cricketers. AFP Sport... Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:05pm
Sports Court rules Robinho must serve gang rape sentence in Brazil BRASÍLIA: Former Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho must serve a nine-year rape sentence – imposed on... Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:01pm
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?