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Middle East

Netanyahu eyes vaccine win as Israel heads for fourth vote

The world, and Israeli politics, have since been upended by the pandemic.
Just weeks after the last election, Israel entered the first of three coronavirus lockdowns.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 08:38pm

Europe

Italian region suspends AstraZeneca jabs after death

The woman, who age has not been disclosed, died Sunday at Biella, a town north of Turin.

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 08:39pm

Pakistan

1653 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab

The Punjab health department has so far conducted 3,513,173 tests for COVID-19.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 07:43pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 32 lives, infects 2,664 more people

During the last 24 hours most of the deaths had occurred in the Punjab followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 07:41pm

Pakistan

Despite surge in coronavirus cases, political orphans trying to create instability: Shibli

He said that the PTI government followed the policy of protecting lives and livelihood so that daily wage employees were saved from starvation.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 07:38pm

Pakistan

No compromise on the finality of Prophethood (SAW): Ashrafi

Ashrafi urged the Ulema to end their squabbles and play their role for the prosperity and stability of the beloved homeland for which it was meant to.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 07:27pm

Pakistan

Fawad advises PDM leaders to take back their long march decision

He said that long march was unlawful under Charter of Democracy signed between Nawaz Sharif and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 07:23pm

Pakistan

FPCCI, NPO agree for promoting Cottage Industry in GB region

FPCCI and NPO agreed to commence various projects for trade promotion, agriculture, handicraft, stoneware, wooden craft and development of carpet industry in Gilgit Baltistan.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 07:21pm

Pakistan

100 million trees to be planted in Balochistan, coastal areas: SAPM

The SAPM said waste water treatment plant would be operational soon, adding that the tourism sector was being promoted under the Prime Minister's vision.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 07:18pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 5 more patients, infects 232 others

Out of 232 new cases, 87 have been detected from Karachi, including 24 from East, 20 South, 14 Korangi, 12 Central, 11 and Malir 6.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 07:16pm

Pakistan

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid pays homage to martyrs of FC North

At the end, Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid distributed prizes to the best performing recruits during the training.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 07:13pm

Pakistan

Govt isn’t afraid of opposition's protest, sit-in: Shibli Faraz

Shibli said the opposition is criticizing the government just to hoodwink the nation after its open defeat in the elections of Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Upper House.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 07:11pm

Pakistan

PM to inaugurate first-ever Islamabad Security Dialogue on Wednesday

The Prime Minister will also launch the first of its kind Advisory Portal of the National Security Division.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 07:11pm

Europe

Two arrested at Denmark protest against Covid measures

Denmark, which has been under a partial lockdown since late December, announced late February that it would ease some restrictions.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 06:08pm

World

Canada judge rejects new request in Huawei extradition case

Lawyers for Meng believe the affidavits could show the banking giant was aware of the links between Huawei and Skycom, which sold telecom equipment to Iran.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:54pm

Middle East

5 detained over Covid hospital deaths in Jordan

Jordan has recorded more than 460,000 coronavirus cases and over 5,200 deaths.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:53pm

Middle East

Zaghari-Ratcliffe back in Iran court on 'propaganda' charges

The hearing has dashed hopes of family and supporters for a swift release of the 42-year-old, in a case that has heightened diplomatic tensions between London and Tehran.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:50pm

South Asia

One dead in Myanmar anti-coup protest as ousted MPs urge unity against junta

The junta has repeatedly justified its power grab by alleging widespread electoral fraud in November's elections.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:47pm

Sports

Noel leads after slalom first run in Kranjska Gora

The second run is scheduled for 1130 GMT.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:46pm

Middle East

A decade of war in Syria killed over 388,000: monitor

The war has forced more than half the country's pre-war population to flee their homes.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:42pm

Europe

UK police chief under fire over crackdown on vigil for murdered woman

Social media footage showed police restraining and handcuffing some mourners, leading to an outpouring of criticism from across the political spectrum.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:40pm

Africa

C.Africa votes in shadow of rebel offensive

The rebel offensive went on to seize a series of northern and western towns and even reached the outskirts of the capital Bangui in January.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:38pm

Europe

Ireland suspends AstraZeneca jab over blood clot fears

Some 570,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in Ireland to date, according to government data last updated Wednesday.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:36pm

Europe

France to evacuate around 100 Covid patients from Paris

Of the nearly 4,100 Covid patients currently in intensive care nationwide, around 1,100 are in Paris-area hospitals.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:34pm

Middle East

Zaghari-Ratcliffe's new Iran trial 'unacceptable': UK

"She must be allowed to return to her family in the UK without delay. We continue to do all we can to support her," he added.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:33pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

The countries with the most new deaths were Brazil with 1,997, followed by the United States with 1,891 and Mexico with 639.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:31pm

Sports

Rashid's best anchors Afghanistan's series-levelling win over Zimbabwe

The two teams now play a three-match Twenty20 international series on the same venue from March 17.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:29pm

Europe

Italy bets on virus measures now for relief later

Prime Minister Mario Draghi said Friday the surge in infections was fuelled by the new, more contagious variants.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:29pm

Pakistan

PTI govt's policies on environment being recognised globally: PM

Govt's measures on green recovery programme from the Covid 19 pandemic and our climate action plan have been appreciated, says Imran
The PM also shared World Economic Forum’s video showing measures the government has taken to address a serious threat posed by climate change

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 03:13pm

Pakistan

OGRA recommends increase in price of petrol, diesel

Keeping in view the levy recommended by OGRA it is expected that price of petrol can be increased by Rs5.50 per litre while the price of diesel can be hiked by Rs6
The final decision on increase in prices will be taken by the prime minister

Published 14 Mar, 2021 02:09pm

Sports

Abu Dhabi-owned Mumbai City win first Indian Super League title

India midfielder Bipin Singh scored a 90th-minute winner to edge out three-time winners ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1 in the final played behind closed doors in Goa on Saturday.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 02:10pm

World

Floods and volcanic ashfall affect thousands in Ecuador

The international airport at Guayaquil, capital of Guayas province, had to suspend operations the previous week due to the ash clouds.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 02:08pm

World

New EU Covid-19 vaccine setback as AstraZeneca announces shortfall

The supply issues added to the firm's troubles, with some countries including Denmark, Norway and Iceland suspending use of its shot over concerns over side effects such as blood clots.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 02:06pm

World

Zaghari-Ratcliffe in court for new Iran trial

She completed her sentence on March 7.

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 02:06pm

Pakistan

Spike in COVID cases: Smart lockdown imposed in 20 areas of Gujranwala

The health department states that the tally of coronavirus patients in the district has reached to 393
A ban has been imposed on all commercial activities in Lahore after 10pm in the wake of the third wave of the coronavirus

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 01:58pm

Pakistan

PIA to start operating flights from Saidu Sharif Airport to boost tourism

The airport was closed in 2004 due to deteriorating law and order situation in the area
PIA will operate a test flight to the airport using an ATR aircraft in the last week of this month

Published 14 Mar, 2021 01:22pm

World

Japan leaning towards ending Tokyo state of emergency on March 21

Japan is trying to bring coronavirus cases under control and get vaccinations well under way as it prepares to host the delayed Summer Olympics, now scheduled to start on July 23.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 12:44pm

Business & Finance

Slow Gulf economic recovery to have long-lasting impact on banks: S&P

"We think that the measures implemented by most central banks in the region are supportive of liquidity but do not remove or reduce credit risk from the balance sheet of banks (yet)," said S&P.

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 12:44pm

Sports

Vlahovic hat-trick revives Fiorentina before Milan game

Fiorentina next week host second-placed AC Milan before a trip to lowly Genoa who earned a point in a 1-1 draw at home against midtable Udinese.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 12:19pm

World

Four police killed in raid on Haiti gang stronghold

Gang influence in Haiti has grown steadily in recent years.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 12:16pm

Sports

Atletico held by 10-man Getafe as Benzema double saves Real

"It was a beautiful goal and it won us three points, so I'm happier than ever," he said.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 12:12pm

Sports

Late birdies lift Westwood to lead at Players Championship

"You do all the hard work and hours on the range to get in situations like I'm in."

Published 14 Mar, 2021 12:10pm

World

US urges end of 'persecution' after Russia opposition arrests: Blinken

"We call for an end to the persecution of independent voices," Blinken wrote in a tweet as authorities tightened the screws on Kremlin critics ahead of parliamentary elections.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 11:47am

World

US orders emergency agency to help with child migrant surge

While migrant adults and families continue to be sent back to Mexico when they are caught, unaccompanied children are being processed and get help resettling with US relatives.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 11:30am

Pakistan

PM Imran to inaugurate first ever Islamabad Security Dialogue on March 17

The two-day conference will be conducted under the banner of National Security and aims to highlight Pakistan’s new strategic direction
Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa will be the guest of honour on the occasion

Published 14 Mar, 2021 11:23am

World

Russian police detain dozens of opposition deputies at forum

"Cops are laughing at what they are doing," Pivovarov said.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 11:26am

Sports

As Platini faces his days in court, FIFA's legal woes pile up

Platini insists the affair was a "plot" to block him from the FIFA presidency, which went instead to his former UEFA number two, Infantino.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 11:23am

Companies

US air travel hits highest level since March 2020

Air traffic had plunged to a record low 87,534 passengers on April 14.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 11:20am

World

Bolivia ex-president Anez arrested in 'coup' probe

Morales, for his part, demanded in a tweet that the "authors and accomplices" of what he denounced as a "coup d'etat" against him be "investigated and punished."

Published 14 Mar, 2021 11:18am

Sports

Sorribes beats Bouchard for maiden WTA title in Guadalajara

The Spaniard took full advantage of 22 unforced errors from Bouchard in the opening set, making just seven herself and saving all seven break points she faced.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 11:13am

Business & Finance

'Markets be damned!': Fed standing firm on inflation fears

The critical question is how high "and for how long," she said.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 11:09am

Financial

US workers faced harrowing year on pandemic front lines

"It seemed like it went from zero to 100 in a matter of days," said Julie Mann, a midwife at a Boston-area hospital.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 11:01am

Pakistan

Rise in COVID infections: National Assembly secretariat closed till March 16

During the closure period, IR department and R&D branch will remain operational, while the minimum number of employees will join the offices from March 17
The employees have been directed to strictly follow corona SOPs designed to counter the spread of the deadly virus

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:54am

World

Timeline: Ten years of war in Syria

Eyad al-Gharib, 44, is sentenced to four and a half years in prison over his role in helping arrest at least 30 protesters in Duma in 2011 who were then tortured.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:53am

World

Merkel party braces for drubbing in German state polls

The left-leaning ecologists there currently govern together with the CDU, in what could serve as a blueprint for the first federal government of the post-Merkel era.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:50am

Sports

Giannis triple-double fuels Bucks, Harden powers Nets

"It's a tough drive. So it's great individual defence and it was a big stop and much needed."

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:47am

World

Pentagon chief sees Asia ties as deterrent against China

Blinken will join President Joe Biden's national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, in Anchorage on March 18 with their Chinese counterparts Wang Yi and Yang Jiechi.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:45am

World

Japan-trained Darfur rebel chief turned Sudan finance minister

A polyglot and holder of a PhD in economics from Japan, he now is part of a government tasked with steering the country through a transitional period following Bashir's ouster in April 2019.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:43am

Sports

Five-try Auckland Blues emerge as serious Super contenders

After a forward pass denied Rieko Ioane a try following a length-of-the-field move with his brother Akira Ioane, a Black penalty pushed the Blues out to a 17-3 lead.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:41am

Sports

Middleweight great Marvin Hagler dies at 66

He carried a 16-fight win streak into what proved to be his final fight, a showdown with Leonard in 1987 at age 32.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:38am

World

Protesters in Argentina attack bus carrying president

The government said some towns were left without water or power.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:36am

World

Myanmar 'shadow' parliament urges united opposition to coup

"The federal democracy union... is waiting for us in the near future if we move forward unitedly with invincibility," Mahn Win Khaing Than said.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

Pakistan welcomes formation of Govt of National Unity in Libya: FO

Zahid Hafeez appreciated the resolve of the Libyan people for peace and security
Pakistan accords high importance to its historically close and cordial ties with Libya: FO

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (March 13, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (March 14, 2021)....

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:30am

Technology

Huawei listed anew as threat to US national security

SAN FRANCISCO: US regulators on Friday listed Huawei among Chinese telecom gear firms deemed a threat to national...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:30am

World

UN calls for withdrawal of foreign troops, mercenaries from Libya

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council called on Friday for the withdrawal of all foreign forces and...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:30am

World

One dead, several missing in Argentina forest fires

BUENOS AIRES: One person has died and 11 are reported missing as forest fires have blazed through Argentina's...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

World

Russia's arms sales in 2020 'successful' despite pandemic

MOSCOW: Russia's arms sales last year were not affected by the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, a...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Technology

US indicts head of alleged crime chat communications service

WASHINGTON: The CEO of a Canada-based company that provides encrypted communications and a former associate have ...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Sports

Lewis hits century as Windies make drama out of run chase in Sri Lanka win

NORTH SOUND, (Antigua and Barbuda): West Indies turned a leisurely canter into a desperate scramble to achieve a...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Sports

Ronaldo warns 'true champions never break' after European flop

MILAN: Cristiano Ronaldo warned that "true champions never break" as he turned his focus to Juventus's Serie A match...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Sports

Ton-up Williams, Tiripano frustrate Afghanistan victory bid

ABU DHABI: Skipper Sean Williams scored a pugnacious hundred and allrounder Donald Tiripano hit a maiden half ...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Sports

Lewandowski equals goal milestone as Bayern power past Bremen

BERLIN: Bayern Munich romped to a 3-1 win at Werder Bremen on Saturday as Robert Lewandowski claimed another...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Sports

Liensberger wins Are slalom

ÅRE, (Sweden): Austria's newly-crowned world champion Katharina Liensberger won the second World Cup slalom in Are...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Sports

Basilashvili wins Qatar Open

DOHA: Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili, who ended Roger Federer's comeback in the quarter-finals, beat Spain's Roberto...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Sports

Medvedev into Marseille final

MARSEILLE: Daniil Medvedev made it into the Marseille ATP final after Aussie qualifier Matthew Ebden retired injured...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Sports

England's Rashid ready to open bowling again

AHMEDABAD, (India): Spinner Adil Rashid on Saturday said he is ready to open the bowling again after England's big...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Sports

Kenyan athlete sentenced for faking documents

NAIROBI: Kenyan long distance runner Florence Jepkosgei Chepsoi has received a one year community service sentence...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Sports

Muguruza ends two-year title drought with Dubai triumph

DUBAI: Garbine Muguruza ended a two-year title drought by claiming a maiden Dubai crown with a 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 ...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Sports

Chelsea stumble in Champions League chase

LONDON: Chelsea gave the chasing pack in the race for a place in next season's Champions League hope with a 0-0 draw...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Pakistan

Third wave of Covid-19: Asad Umar hints at imposing another lockdown

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development and National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) head Asad...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Pakistan

FPCCI asks govt to bring down cost of agri production

LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has asked the government to take...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Pakistan

Upcoming polls: AJK people will reject PDM: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday hoped that the people of Azad Kashmir would reject the...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Pakistan

Kaira convenes pre-long march meeting

LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab, Qamar Zaman Kaira has convened party meeting to finalize preparations...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

World

Protesters in Argentina attack bus carrying president

BUENOS AIRES: Dozens of protesters kicked and threw rocks at a minibus carrying Argentine President Alberto ...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Technology

US judge removes Xiaomi from Trump-era blacklist

WASHINGTON: A US judge on Friday ordered Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi temporarily removed from a government...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Technology

Russia deploys giant space telescope

LAKE BAIKAL, (Russia): Russian scientists on Saturday launched one of the world's biggest underwater space ...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

World

Bolivia ex-president Anez arrested in 'coup' probe: minister

LA PAZ: Bolivia's former interim president Jeanine Anez was arrested Saturday on terrorism and sedition charges over...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Markets

UK opens forex scheme for students

LONDON: Britain on Friday unveiled details of its Turing student exchange programme, which controversially replaced...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:28am

Markets

JD.com in talks to buy stake worth $1.5bn in brokerage

HONG KONG: JD.com Inc is in talks to buy part or all of a stake in brokerage Sinolink Securities worth at least $1.5...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:28am

Pakistan

'Operation Swift Retort manifestation of PAF's operational training'

ISLAMABAD: Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan has said lessons of Operation Swift Retort are a manifestation of...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:28am

Pakistan

Punjab re-enforces restrictions due to surge in Covid-19 cases

LAHORE: In the wake of surge in coronavirus cases, the Punjab government on Saturday re-enforced Covid-19...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:28am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 32 deaths in 24 hours amid COVID-19 surge

Fresh fatalities raised the death toll to 13,508 while 2,664 people tested positive for the coronavirus
Umar warned the government might impose another lockdown in parts of the country if there is a continued increase in COVID cases

Published 14 Mar, 2021 09:37am