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Iran security forces clash with protesters over Amini’s death

DUBAI: Iranian riot police and security forces clashed with demonstrators in dozens of cities on Tuesday, state...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 03:48pm

Markets

Fed’s Evans sees interest rates at 4.25-4.5% by year end

The US Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates by at least another percentage point this year, Chicago Fed...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 03:39pm

Pakistan

No objections on return of Maryam’s passport, NAB tells LHC

Maryam submitted her passport to LHC to secure bail in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case

Published 27 Sep, 2022 03:37pm

Pakistan

Relations with Pakistan, India stands on its own: US State Department

Spokesperson Ned Price says Washington wants to do everything it can so that India, Pakistan have relations with one another

Updated 27 Sep, 2022 03:34pm

Markets

Dollar pauses for breath as euro and pound try to rebound

SYDNEY/LONDON: The dollar on Tuesday took a pause in what has been a relentless climb higher as the euro and even...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 02:21pm

Markets

Mystery gas leaks hit major Russian undersea gas pipelines to Europe

STOCKHOLM/COPENHAGEN: European countries on Tuesday scrambled to investigate unexplained leaks in two Russian gas...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 02:19pm

Markets

ADB plans $14bn program to ease food crisis in Asia and the Pacific

MANILA: The Asian Development Bank plans to provide at least $14 billion over 2022-2025 in a comprehensive program ...

Updated 27 Sep, 2022 02:01pm

World

Russia’s Medvedev raises spectre of nuclear strike on Ukraine

One of President Vladimir Putin’s allies on Tuesday explicitly raised the spectre of a nuclear strike on Ukraine,...

Updated 27 Sep, 2022 02:23pm

Markets

Euro zone bond yields hit new multi-year highs

LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields rose to new multi-year highs on Tuesday as investors positioned for more...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 01:22pm

Markets

South African rand firms as dollar softens

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand firmed in early trade on Tuesday, as the US dollar retreated from its 20-year peak...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 01:19pm

World

Bangladesh ferry disaster death toll climbs to 61

DHAKA: The death toll from the sinking of an overcrowded ferry carrying Hindu devotees in northern Bangladesh...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 01:18pm

Markets

Miners boost London’s commodity-heavy FTSE 100

UK’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday, lifted by miners, while investors awaited a statement from the Bank of...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 01:15pm

Markets

Rouble firms, Russian stocks stage tentative recovery after rout

MOSCOW: The rouble strengthened on Tuesday and Russian stocks halted a geopolitics-induced slide after sinking to...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 01:13pm

Business & Finance

India’s Adani Group to invest over $100bn in next decade

NEW DELHI: India’s Adani Group will invest more than $100 billion in the next decade, Chairman Gautam Adani, the...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 01:13pm

Technology

Bitcoin mining struggles to go green, research shows

LONDON: Bitcoin is struggling to go green, with the cryptocurrency making only slim gains in its usage of...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 01:08pm

Sports

Matsuyama to defend Zozo Championship in Japan

TOKYO: World number 18 Hideki Matsuyama said Tuesday that he will defend his Zozo Championship crown at his home US...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:52pm

Life & Style

Aston Martin stunt car, Daniel Craig costumes star at James Bond auction

LONDON: From an Aston Martin DB5 stunt car to costumes worn by Daniel Craig in 'No Time to Die', an array of James...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:51pm

Markets

Pound rebounds after record dollar low

LONDON: The British pound rebounded Tuesday after sinking to a record low against the dollar on concerns a UK...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:48pm

Markets

Europe’s STOXX 600 opens higher after three-day selloff; Nexi shines

Europe’s STOXX 600 index rose on Tuesday, led by automakers and materials stocks after a three-day selloff triggered...

Updated 27 Sep, 2022 01:16pm

World

Florida scrambles to prepare as Hurricane Ian churns toward coast

TAMPA: Residents across Florida scrambled to place sandbags around their homes and stockpile emergency supplies on...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:27pm

World

Explosion near police building in Turkey kills one police officer

ISTANBUL: One police officer was killed late on Monday when a bomb exploded near a residence that houses police in...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:25pm

Markets

Indian rupee recovers on oil relief, tad better risk appetite

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee eased off a record low versus the dollar on Tuesday as oil prices hovered near an...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:23pm

Markets

China stocks rebound as consumer, tourism shares rise

SHANGHAI: China shares edged higher on Tuesday after a four-session losing streak, as consumer and tourism stocks...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:22pm

Markets

Gold firms on dollar pullback, but hinges on rate-hike fears

Gold prices rose on Tuesday as the dollar slipped, although the metal languished near a 2-1/2-year low as prospects...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:21pm

Markets

Asian FX in cautious mood, Philippine shares drop 4%

Asian emerging currencies traded cautiously on Tuesday as the dollar loitered near a two-decade peak, while...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:20pm

Markets

Indian shares inch up as consumer stocks gain

BENGALURU: Indian shares edged higher on Tuesday led by consumer companies, after closing at near two-month lows in...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:19pm

Markets

Philippines sees 3 LNG import terminals starting operations in early 2023

MANILA: Three government-approved LNG import terminal projects in the Philippines are expected to begin commercial...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:17pm

Business & Finance

Sri Lanka looks to revive free trade deal with Singapore

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will step up efforts to revive a stalled free trade pact with Singapore, President Ranil...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:16pm

Markets

Palm falls further on weaker rival oils

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures racked up a fourth session of losses on Tuesday, hit by prices of rival Dalian...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:14pm

Markets

Spot gold may test support at $1,558 in Q4

SINGAPORE: Spot gold may test a support at $1,558 per ounce in the fourth quarter, a break below could open the way...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:13pm

Markets

Battling market forces, BOJ conducts special operation to curb rising yields

TOKYO: The Bank of Japan said it would purchase Japanese government bonds in a special operation on Tuesday, with...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:12pm

Markets

Yuan weakens further despite fresh PBOC defence

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened further on Tuesday, despite new central bank steps to defend the currency, as fresh...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:10pm

Markets

Indian bond yields flip down as oil drop, value buying aid mood

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields turned lower on Tuesday on the back of a drop in oil prices that could ease...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:09pm

Markets

Corn, soybeans firm on slower US harvest; wheat gains 1%

SINGAPORE: Chicago corn and soybean futures climbed on Tuesday, with both markets clawing back from previous...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:07pm

Markets

Copper falls on weak growth outlook

Copper prices rose on Tuesday, as a low appetite for risky assets amid fears of weakening global economic growth...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:06pm

World

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Ukrainian and Russian forces were locked in heavy fighting in different parts of Ukraine on Tuesday as...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:05pm

Markets

NY coffee may drop to $2.1770

SINGAPORE: New York December coffee may drop to $2.1770 per tonne, which is around the bottom of a wave b. The deep...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:03pm

Markets

Australian shares end higher on commodities boost

Australian shares closed higher on Tuesday after a steep sell-off in the previous session, as a commodity rally-led...

Updated 27 Sep, 2022 01:31pm

Markets

Plunging pound pauses as investors await policy response

SYDNEY: Sterling steadied on Tuesday, but was perched above its record low only thanks to soaring yields on British...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:01pm

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars get a break from selling, bears still in control

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars enjoyed a rare bounce on Tuesday as investors trimmed oversold...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:00pm

World

China reports 968 new COVID cases for Sept 26 vs 999 a day earlier

SHANGHAI: China reported 968 new COVID-19 infections on Sept. 26, of which 245 were symptomatic and 723 were...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 11:59am

Markets

Brent oil may bounce into $85.10-$85.78 range

Brent oil may bounce into a range of $85.10 to $85.78 per barrel, as suggested by its wave pattern and the hourly...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 11:58am

Markets

Palm oil may retest support at 3,427 ringgit

SINGAPORE: Palm oil may retest a support at 3,427 ringgit per tonne, as it has pierced below the Sept. 8 low of...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 11:57am

Markets

US oil may test resistance at $78.06

SINGAPORE: US oil may test a resistance at $78.06 per barrel, a break above which may open the way towards $79.11. A...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 11:56am

Markets

CBOT soybeans may retest resistance at $14.31-1/4

SINGAPORE: The CBOT soybean November contract may retest a resistance at $14.31-1/4 per bushel, a break above which...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 11:55am

World

Heavy fighting as annexation vote in Ukraine enters final day

KYIV: Ukrainian and Russian forces were locked in heavy fighting in different parts of Ukraine on Tuesday as...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 11:54am

Markets

World Bank forecasts Thai GDP growth at 3.1% this year

BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy is expected to grow 3.1% this year, higher than a forecast in June of 2.9%, supported by...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 11:51am

Markets

CBOT corn may test resistance at $6.71-3/4

SINGAPORE: CBOT corn may test a resistance at $6.71-3/4 per bushel, as it has found a support at $6.64-1/4. The...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 11:49am

Markets

CBOT wheat may test resistance at $8.76

SINGAPORE: CBOT wheat may test a resistance at $8.76 per bushel, a break above which could lead to a gain to...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 11:48am

Pakistan

US announces additional $10m for flood-hit Pakistan

Reaffirming its commitment to continue cooperating with Pakistan in meeting the challenge of rehabilitation and...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 11:31am

World

Putin likely to announce accession of occupied regions of Ukraine on Sept. 30, UK says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to announce the accession of occupied regions of Ukraine to the Russian...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 11:11am

World

US student debt relief plan estimated to cost $400bn

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden's plan to forgive part of the country's massive student debt burden is estimated...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 10:58am

Markets

Pakistan's rupee registers third successive gain, appreciates 1.3% against US dollar

Fall in oil prices and bullish sentiment over Dar's return drive appreciation

Updated 27 Sep, 2022 03:55pm

World

Japan honours assassinated Abe at controversial funeral

TOKYO: Thousands of Japanese offered flowers and prayers on Tuesday in honour of assassinated former prime minister...

Updated 27 Sep, 2022 12:43pm

Pakistan

Blinken urges Pakistan to seek China debt relief after floods

US Secretary of State promises strong US support for Pakistan as it dries out from the floods

Updated 27 Sep, 2022 03:41pm

World

UK’s Starmer to insist Labour fit to govern as crisis rocks govt

LIVERPOOL: Labour leader Keir Starmer will argue Tuesday his once-fractured party is ready to lead Britain out of...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 10:52am

World

US Vice President Harris to visit DMZ on South Korea trip

TOKYO: US Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone on a trip to South Korea...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 10:48am

World

Australia frets over data release after huge hack

SYDNEY: Australia’s government said Tuesday it was “incredibly concerned” over the reported release of customers’...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 10:45am

Markets

Oil rises from 9-month low on US Gulf supply cuts, softer dollar

LONDON: Oil rose more than 1% on Tuesday from a nine-month low a day earlier, supported by supply curbs in the US...

Updated 27 Sep, 2022 03:41pm

Sports

England in ‘good place’ for World Cup, says Kane

LONDON: England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions are in a good place heading into the World Cup after a 3-3...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 10:39am

World

UN nuclear chief meets with Iran lead negotiator

VIENNA: The chief of the UN’s nuclear watchdog said Monday he had met with the head of Iran’s atomic energy agency,...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 10:36am

Markets

Tokyo stocks close higher, rebounding from rout

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher on Tuesday as investors bargain-hunted following sharp falls in the previous...

Updated 27 Sep, 2022 12:44pm

Technology

‘A new era’: NASA strikes asteroid in key test of planetary defence

LAUREL: Bullseye: A NASA spaceship on Monday struck an asteroid seven million miles away in order to deflect its...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 10:14am

Markets

Hong Kong stocks eke out small gains by close

HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares finished on a marginally positive note Tuesday as bargain-buying helped stabilise the...

Updated 27 Sep, 2022 01:51pm

Sports

Chess champ Carlsen accuses Niemann of recent cheating

OSLO: Chess superstar Magnus Carlsen for the first time openly accused American Hans Niemann of cheating Monday,...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 10:06am

Markets

Dollar softens after rally but Asian stocks struggle to recover

HONG KONG: The dollar lost a little of its strength Tuesday after starting the week by surging against major peers,...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 09:56am

Sports

Italy beat Hungary to clinch spot in Nations League finals

BUDAPEST: Italy claimed a place in the Nations League final four with a 2-0 win away to Hungary thanks to goals by...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 09:39am

Sports

England and Germany sign off with 3-3 Nations League thriller

LONDON: England and Germany drew 3-3 at Wembley on Monday as the hosts surged back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 only...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 09:35am

BR Research

CAD in control

The current account deficit is coming under control. This was expected. The transmission of tightening policies...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 08:56am

BR Research

The great masoor mayhem

One of the mysteries of Pakistan’s 24-hour news cycle – and its propensity for constant indignation – is the...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 08:53am

BR Research

Kohat: Soldiering on

Kohat cement (PSX: KOHC) is one of the smaller cement manufacturers that also happens to be one of the strongest of...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 08:50am

BR Research

Security Papers Limited

Security Papers Limited (PSX: SEPL) was established in 1965 as a private company. It was converted into a public...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 08:47am

World

New coins, banknotes, stamps and cypher for Britain's King Charles

LONDON: Britain will gradually see coins, banknotes and stamps bearing the image of King Charles, while the new...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 04:35am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 26, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 27, 2022)...