World World Bank chief pushes internal reforms at spring meetings WASHINGTON: World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Friday he plans to highlight a range of process improvements... Updated 12 Apr, 2024 11:10pm
World Biden cancels $7.4bn in student debt for 277,000 borrowers The Biden administration will cancel $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers, the White House said on... Published 12 Apr, 2024 06:01pm
Markets Fading US rate cut hopes erase weekly gains for Indian shares; March CPI data eyed BENGALURU: India’s blue-chip indexes dropped 1% each on Friday, weighed down by financial and information technology... Published 12 Apr, 2024 05:57pm
Markets Growth optimism propels copper to 2022 peaks LONDON: Copper prices jumped to their highest since June 2022 on Friday as investors piled into the market on... Published 12 Apr, 2024 05:53pm
Markets Palm falls on soyoil weakness, demand concerns MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures fell nearly 1% on Friday, tracking weakness in Chicago soyoil prices due to ample... Published 12 Apr, 2024 05:51pm
Markets Asia rice: Firm demand from Indonesia props up Thai rates Prices of rice exported from Thailand rose this week, supported by strong demand from Indonesia, while subdued... Published 12 Apr, 2024 05:31pm
Markets Russian rouble weakens against the US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened against the US dollar on Friday. By 0721 GMT), the rouble was 0.33% lower at... Published 12 Apr, 2024 02:23pm
Markets South African rand weakens against strong dollar JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand weakened in early trade on Friday against the US dollar, which hovered near a... Published 12 Apr, 2024 02:17pm
Markets IEA trims oil demand forecast on weakness in wealthier countries LONDON: The International Energy Agency (IEA) trimmed its forecast for 2024 oil demand growth on Friday, citing... Published 12 Apr, 2024 02:10pm
World 33,634 Palestinians killed in Israel’s offensive in Gaza since Oct.7, Gaza health ministry says DUBAI: At least 33,634 Palestinians have been killed and 76,214 injured in Israel’s military offensive in Gaza since... Updated 12 Apr, 2024 11:07pm
World European court ruling puts cautious Swiss in climate bind GENEVA/ZURICH: Switzerland for all its snow-capped mountains and crisp Alpine air has failed to protect its people... Published 12 Apr, 2024 01:36pm
World Iran aims to contain fallout in Israel response, will not be hasty, sources say Tehran's message to Washington was conveyed by Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian during visit to Gulf Arab state of Oman Updated 12 Apr, 2024 11:05pm
Markets Shanghai aluminium hits two-year high, set for 7th weekly gain Shanghai aluminium rose on Friday to its highest in nearly two years, as funds pumped money into commodities... Published 12 Apr, 2024 12:39pm
Markets London stocks set for weekly gains; miners lead gains British equities edged higher on Friday, set for weekly gains, led by a jump in precious metal miners and broader... Published 12 Apr, 2024 12:29pm
Markets China March crude oil imports at 49.05mn metric tons BEIJING: China’s crude oil imports in March fell back from high levels a year earlier but remained strong as key... Published 12 Apr, 2024 12:28pm
Sports Scottie Scheffler keeps eyes on the prize, not Masters leaderboard AUGUSTA: For someone who admittedly was not thinking about his score, world number one and tournament favorite... Published 12 Apr, 2024 11:50am
Markets Corn down, set for second weekly loss as ample supply weighs SINGAPORE: Chicago corn slid on Friday, with the market set for a second weekly loss after a US report showed... Published 12 Apr, 2024 11:45am
Markets Stocks muted, gold at new peak as markets weigh Fed cut timing TOKYO: Asian equities were in a subdued mood on Friday as investors pondered the path for Federal Reserve interest... Published 12 Apr, 2024 11:43am
Markets Shanghai Gold Exchange to hike gold margin requirement to 9% as prices hit record high BEIJING: The Shanghai Gold Exchange will raise margin requirements for some gold futures contracts to 9% from 8%,... Published 12 Apr, 2024 11:40am
Markets Palm falls on soyoil weakness, lower Indian imports MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 1% in early trade on Friday, tracking weakness in Chicago soyoil... Published 12 Apr, 2024 11:37am
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?