World UN voices alarm as Israel says preparing for Rafah invasion GAZA STRIP: The UN chief warned Monday that an invasion of Rafah in far-southern Gaza would “put the final nail in... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
World China vows to ramp up anti-hacking protections SHANGHAI: The Chinese government on Monday called for heightened data security measures and anti-hacking protections... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
World UK exporters hit by Red Sea disruption: survey LONDON: More than half of British exporters are suffering from disruption arising from attacks by Yemen’s Huthi... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
World Instant payments will soon be available across EU BRUSSELS, (Belgium): Bank customers will soon be able to transfer money across Europe within seconds after the EU... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
World Last holdout Hungary approves Sweden’s NATO bid BUDAPEST: Hungary’s parliament on Monday ratified Sweden’s bid to join NATO, clearing the final obstacle for an... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Markets Tokyo shares extend record gains TOKYO: Tokyo stocks built on recent gains Monday after Wall Street hit fresh all-time highs and Japan’s benchmark... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
World Zelensky says Trump siding with Putin on Ukraine aid WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Donald Trump of siding with Russian leader Vladimir... Published 26 Feb, 2024 10:21pm
Markets US stocks open narrowly high, adding to records NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks edged higher early Monday ahead of fresh inflation data and a flurry of other economic... Published 26 Feb, 2024 08:09pm
World Poland willing to ‘co-finance’ Ukraine grain exports to world: PM WARSAW: Polish leader Donald Tusk said on Monday his country was willing to “co-finance” exports of Ukrainian grain... Published 26 Feb, 2024 08:08pm
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World Israel occupation ‘affront to justice’, UN court told THE HAGUE: The League of Arab States on Monday called Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories an “affront to... Published 26 Feb, 2024 05:26pm
Life & Style Hotels, flights booked out as ‘Swift effect’ hits Singapore SINGAPORE: The “Swift effect” is about to hit Southeast Asia but Singapore has left some of its neighbours seeing... Published 26 Feb, 2024 04:47pm
Life & Style Mark Zuckerberg to attend Ambani wedding during Asia tour TOKYO: Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly all set to attend the lavish pre-wedding celebrations for Indian... Updated 26 Feb, 2024 03:30pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks close lower HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares ended lower on Monday as global investors turned to profit-taking after recent rallies... Published 26 Feb, 2024 02:31pm
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Business & Finance Disney and India’s Reliance agree merger NEW DELHI: India’s Reliance Industries has signed a “binding pact” for a merger deal with Walt Disney’s local unit,... Published 26 Feb, 2024 12:19pm
World Biden or Trump, hawkish economic approach on China to intensify WASHINGTON: In a shift from tit-for-tat tariffs and strong-arm tactics to tech restrictions and investment curbs, US... Published 26 Feb, 2024 05:07am
World ‘Man-made’ Gaza famine can still be avoided: UN agency OCCUPIED Al-QUDS: Famine in the Gaza Strip can be averted if vital aid is allowed into the besieged territory, the ... Published 26 Feb, 2024 05:07am
World Israel vows to push into Gaza’s far-south as truce talks underway GAZA STRIP: Israel’s prime minister said Sunday a potential ceasefire in its war against Hamas would only delay a... Published 26 Feb, 2024 05:07am
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?