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Updated 20 Jul, 2020 11:23am

USA

Portland mayor wants federal agents out of restive US city

In a tweet Sunday, Trump, who has been campaigning as a "law and order" president, said the federal government was "trying to help Portland, not hurt it."

Published 19 Jul, 2020 11:55pm

Middle East

Syrians vote for new assembly amid war, economic turmoil

Several lists were allowed to run across the country but, without any real opposition, President Bashar al-Assad's Baath party and its allies were expected to win most of parliament's 250 seats.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 11:51pm

World

EU leaders struggle to save deadlocked virus recovery summit

"The time for a deal has come," declared Belgium's Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 11:48pm

World

Turkey detains niece of Syrian Kurdish official: family

Dalia Mahmoud Muslim is a niece of Saleh Muslim, who is close to Syria's semi-autonomous Kurdish administration.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 11:46pm

Europe

Turkey's Erdogan visits Hagia Sofia after reconversion to mosque

Erdogan said last year it had been a "very big mistake" to convert the Hagia Sophia into a museum.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 08:41pm

World

Trump calls Biden 'not competent' to lead the country

Trump dismissed such polling as "fake," saying White House surveys show him winning both nationally and in key swing states.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 08:38pm

Sports

Brooks takes West Indies to within sight of avoiding England follow-on

Brooks elegantly eased Broad off his pads and drove Bess for two of nine boundaries in a fifty that came from just 96 balls.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 08:35pm

Stocks

Wall St Week Ahead-Fund managers navigate 'Night of the Living Dead' in small caps

The Russell 2000 index of small-cap companies is down approximately 12% for the year to date.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 07:14pm

Stocks

Egyptian shares fall amid fears of intervention in Libya

The Kuwaiti index retreated 1.2%, pressured mostly by financial stocks.
National Bank Of Kuwait shed 1.8% and Kuwait Finance House fell 0.9%.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 07:11pm

Europe

Merkel warns EU virus recovery summit could end with no deal

Leaders are trying to approve a plan that could quickly send EU cash to countries hit the hardest by coronavirus, most notably Spain and Italy.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 06:20pm

South Asia

Hong Kong leader says coronavirus now spreading 'out of control'

On Sunday 108 new infections were recorded by health authorities, a daily high for the finance hub, bringing the total to 1,886 cases.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 06:11pm

Four out of 15 PM aides hold foreign nationalities, reveal documents

The government made the assets details of SAPMs and advisors public on Cabinet division website after growing concern and calls by opposition parties

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 06:09pm

Europe

UK 'confident' Moscow helped hackers target virus vaccine

Moscow rejected the accusations as ‘groundless’.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 06:08pm

Middle East

Explosion hits Iran power plant

Two explosions rocked Tehran in late June, one near a military site and the other in a health centre, the latter killing 19 people.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 06:05pm

Middle East

Exiled opposition says Syria polls a 'farce'

The Syrian conflict has killed more than 380,000 people and displaced millions more from since starting in 2011.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 06:03pm

Exchange

Netanyahu graft trial to start hearing evidence in January: judge

The first hearing in the case was on May 24 and a second session was held Sunday, without Netanyahu in attendance.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 05:30pm

South Asia

Hong Kong leader says coronavirus 'critical' after 100 new cases

The finance hub was one of the first places to be struck by the virus when it emerged from central China.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 03:24pm

Pakistan

328 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Punjab

The people should wash their hands with soap several times in a day to protect themselves from COVID-19.

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 03:24pm

Pakistan

FM reaffirms support to Kashmiris in their just struggle for freedom

Despite decades of Indian occupation, resolve of Kashmiris & immutable bonds to (Pakistan) stand strong.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 01:52pm

Pakistan

Shibli lauds PM's resolute, steadfast handling of coronavirus

He said that National Control and Operation Centre and Ehsaas programme were the two main tools of success.

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 01:52pm

We will continue to fight for justice of Kashmiris, says PM

Imran says Kashmiris' right of self-determination is recognised by the UNSC and under international law

Published 19 Jul, 2020 11:30am

Europe

EU grapples over virus recovery as global death toll passes 600,000

Michel's latest plan includes a "super emergency brake" that gives any country a three-day window to trigger a review by all member states of another's spending plans.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 10:11am

World

US coronavirus deaths surpass 140,000 as outbreak worsens

The United States records about as many deaths as the 5,600 lives Sweden has lost since the pandemic began earlier this year.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 10:09am

Europe

UK asks Japan for Huawei alternatives in 5G networks

Britain named NEC Corp and Fujitsu Ltd as potential alternative suppliers to Huawei, the business daily reported, without citing sources.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 10:07am

Europe

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 202 to 201,574

The reported death toll rose by 1 to 9,084, the tally showed.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 10:05am

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 14.3 million, death toll at 600,497

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 10:03am

South Asia

Mainland China reports 16 new coronavirus cases including 13 in Xinjiang

The far western city went into "wartime mode" on Saturday, launching an emergency response plan after the city reported a spike in new coronavirus cases.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 10:01am

Exchange

China to connect interbank and exchange bond market: cenbank

Qualified investors will be allowed to buy and sell bonds traded in each other's markets via the "connect" infrastructure, the statement said.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 09:59am

USA

Trump's White House moves Bush, Clinton portraits to disused room

WASHINGTON: In a break with tradition, the White House of President Donald Trump has removed the portraits of two...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:59am

Exchange

Trump clashes with Fox interviewer over Biden police defunding claim

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has clashed with a Fox News interviewer over his claims that Democratic...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:59am

Asia

China rolls out mass testing in Xinjiang after new virus cases

BEIJING: China launched mass health screenings in Xinjiang on Saturday after a spike in coronavirus cases raised...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:57am

Work on Thal canal to commence soon: PM

ISLAMABAD: Announcing a big news for the residents of Bhakkar, Khushab, Muzaffargarh and Layyah districts, Prime...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:55am

Russia and China out to undermine US election, says Biden

WASHINGTON: Russia and China are trying to undermine US democracy in the run-up to November's presidential election,...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:55am

Iraqi PM to visit Saudi Arabia, Iran in diplomatic balancing act

BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi will travel to Saudi Arabia and Iran back-to-back next week,...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:54am

Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme: As many as Rs157bn distributed among almost 12.3 beneficiaries

ISLAMABAD: As much as Rs 157 billion has been distributed among almost 12.30 beneficiaries under six categories of...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:53am

Pakistan to relocate lonely elephant to Cambodia sanctuary

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani court approved the relocation of a lonely and mistreated elephant to Cambodia on Saturday...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:53am

PSO's appeal: SHC asks excise, taxation deptt to file reply

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered Sindh Excise & Taxation Department to submit a reply in response to...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:52am

Pakistan

Over 3279 Covid-19 patients recover overnight: Sindh CM

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said 3,280 more Covid-19 patients recovered overnight raising...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:51am

Pakistan

Govt's timely measures controlled Covid-19: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said despite the limited resources, the government's timely...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:51am

Pakistan

Balochistan reports another polio case

QUETTA: Another polio case has been reported in Balochistan, taking the tally to 15 in the current ongoing year,...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:51am

Pakistan

Asad Umar vows to support Karachi

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar along with Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar on Saturday...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:51am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (July 18, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (July 19, 2020)....

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:50am

Pakistan

Habib University holds first online convocation

KARACHI: Habib University, conducted its third, which was first online convocation on July 18, graduating 185...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 09:48am

Pakistan

Balochistan government allows businesses to operate from 9am to 10pm

QUETTA: Balochistan government spokesperson Liaqat Shahwani said the provincial government has relaxed lockdown...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 03:05am

Pakistan

KCCI chief calls for setting up rain emergency centres

KARACHI: Keeping in view the forecast of more rainfalls in running monsoon season, Karachi Chamber of Commerce &...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 03:02am

Pakistan

Resolution seeks resignation of PM, aviation minister

LAHORE: Member Punjab Assembly Hina Pervez Butt has submitted a resolution in the assembly seeking resignation of...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 03:02am

Pakistan

Buzdar hails results of smart lockdown

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that efforts that were made to stop coronavirus are now...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 03:02am

Pakistan

PM lauds Buzdar's performance

LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday once again expressed confidence over the performance of Punjab Chief...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 03:02am

Pakistan

Govt trying to make Punjab most backward province: Ahsan

LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will draft health charters, both for provinces and one for the ...

Updated 19 Jul, 2020 03:02am

Pakistan

South Punjab secretariat to be constructed at cost of Rs4bn

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to construct a separate secretariat and officer and staff residence in...