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World

Torrential rains leave at least seven dead in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO: Torrential rains that turned avenues into rivers killed at least seven people overnight into Sunday...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 10:53pm

Pakistan

SHO among 5 suspended for raid at residence of PTI’s Gohar Khan

The raiding police party returned immediately after discovering that the house was the residence of Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, according to the statement

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:48pm

South Asia

Maldives tells India to withdraw troops by March as row deepens

MALÉ: The Maldivian president told India Sunday to withdraw its nearly 100 troops by March 15, a day after returning...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:47pm

Cricket

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 21 runs to take control of T20 series

HAMILTON: Pace bowler Adam Milne claimed four wickets as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 21 runs in the second Twenty20...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:34pm

Pakistan

ECP asks political parties to ensure mandatory 5% representation of women candidates on general seats

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday asked the political parties to submit the list of candidates for...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:33pm

Pakistan

Third resolution seeking delay in elections lands in Senate

Independent senator Hilal-ur-Rehman submits the resolution

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:33pm

Europe

UK remains ready to act against attacks on shipping: Cameron

LONDON: Britain remains ready to act to “defend freedom of navigation”, foreign minister David Cameron said on...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:14pm

Middle East

Israel-Hamas war enters 100th day as Netanyahu vows 'no one will stop us'

GAZA STRIP: The war between Israel and Hamas entered its 100th day on Sunday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:13pm

Pakistan

Caretaker PM Kakar reaches Switzerland to represent Pakistan at WEF annual meeting

World Economic Forum's 54th annual meeting to continue till January 19

Published 14 Jan, 2024 09:55pm

World

Second Israeli killed in missile strike from Lebanon: municipality

JERUSALEM: An Israeli woman was killed Sunday after a missile fired earlier in the day from Lebanon struck a house ...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 10:08pm

Middle East

Hezbollah sees all maritime navigation in danger after US strikes on Yemen

BEIRUT: The Lebanese group Hezbollah said on Sunday that the United States was wrong if it thought the Houthis of...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 10:07pm

Europe

Greece must prepare for 'instability' after Erdogan: minister

ATHENS: Greece must prepare its armed forces for possible "instability" after the end of Turkish President Recep...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 09:58pm

Business & Finance

FedEx has not seen much impact from Red Sea disruptions, CEO says

NEW YORK: US parcel delivery giant FedEx said that it hasn’t seen much of a shift to air freight due to disruptions...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 08:54pm

Sports

Afghanistan reach 172 after Naib fifty in India T20

INDORE: An attacking 57 by Gulbadin Naib and some late cameos helped Afghanistan to 172 all out against India’s...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 08:49pm

Sports

Raza helps Zimbabwe knock 143 in Sri Lanka T20

COLOMBO: A captain’s knock by Sikandar Raza enabled Zimbabwe to post 143 for five after being put into bat in the...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 08:45pm

Pakistan

‘Bat’ out, only ‘arrow’ and ‘lion’ left in electoral arena: Bilawal

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Sunday that only two political parties, PPP...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 08:34pm

Europe

83 countries hold Ukraine peace talks

DAVOS: More than 80 countries were holding talks on Sunday seeking common ground on Ukraine’s peace formula, as the...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 08:18pm

Europe

Hundreds of peace protesters rally outside British base in Cyprus

LIMASSOL: About 300 peace protesters rallied on Sunday outside Britain’s Akrotiri military base in Cyprus, charging...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 08:16pm

‘Extensive’ borrowing in foreign currency: Two govts blamed for worsening external debt

Acting finance minister says Pakistan's external debt significantly increased as a result of PTI and PDM borrowing forex during the past five years

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 07:40pm

South Asia

India’s Rahul Gandhi begins second cross-country march to boost opposition ahead of polls

NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday began a new cross-country march from a troubled...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 06:47pm

Stocks

Saudi bourse retreats on US CPI data; Egypt gains

Saudi Arabia’s stock market ended lower on Sunday as investors continued to parse US economic data to determine when...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 06:43pm

Middle East

Israel detains two sisters of killed Hamas leader Aruri

RAMALLAH: Israeli soldiers detained two sisters of Saleh al-Aruri, a top leader of Hamas who was killed in Lebanon...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 06:12pm

Perspectives

Why 'RizBar' breakup can be a blessing in disguise for Pakistan

In the ever-evolving cricket world, unexpected shifts often unveil untapped opportunities. The recent breakup of the...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 06:11pm

Middle East

China FM in Egypt calls for Gaza ceasefire and Palestinian statehood

CAIRO: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Sunday for the establishment of a Palestinian state and a ceasefire...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 05:56pm

Sports

Ivorians celebrate as team win Cup of Nations opener

ABIDJAN: It was no memorable performance, but delighted supporters nevertheless clogged the streets and parties...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 05:35pm

Europe

One wounded in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Kursk region

MOSCOW: The governor of Russia’s Kursk region said in a statement on the Telegram messenger app on Sunday that...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 05:32pm

Africa

Collapse of goldmine in Tanzania kills 22, official says

DAR ES SALAAM: The collapse of an illegal small-scale gold mine has killed at least 22 people in northern Tanzania...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 05:31pm

Business & Finance

Israel’s budget deficit to rise to 6.6%/GDP in 2024 due to Hamas war

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s budget deficit ceiling is expected to rise to 6.6% of gross domestic product in 2024...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 05:27pm

Sports

Klinsmann credits South Korean players who made step up to European leagues

DOHA: South Korea coach Juergen Klinsmann praised players from the national team who have established themselves in...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 05:08pm

Europe

Romanian farmers, truck drivers protest about subsidies and taxes

BUCHAREST: Romanian farmers and truck drivers continued sporadic protests across the country on Sunday as...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 04:53pm

Petroleum products: Up to Rs5.50 cut in ex-depot prices likely

ISLAMABAD: The interim government may announce a modest decrease in ex-depot prices of all petroleum products up to...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 04:16pm

PTI candidates to contest polls independently

ISLAMABAD: After the Supreme Court of Pakistan nullified Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) decision to restore PTI’s bat...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 04:15pm

Europe

Four die trying to cross Channel to UK: French authority

LILLE: Four migrants died overnight and a fifth was in critical condition on Sunday after trying to reach Britain...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 04:02pm

Europe

New era for Denmark as Queen Margrethe abdicates

COPENHAGEN: Denmark turns a page in its history on Sunday when Queen Margrethe abdicates and her son becomes King...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:54pm

Sports

Wozniacki into Australian Open second round after injury withdrawal

MELBOURNE: Former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki said she hoped her young children were in bed after...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:47pm

Sports

Refreshed Anisimova enjoying herself at Australian Open after burnout break

MELBOURNE: Amanda Anisimova said she was feeling refreshed and enjoying herself after upsetting 13th-seeded Liudmila...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:45pm

Africa

Comoros president says ‘confident’ to win first round of polls

MORONI: Comoran President Azali Assoumani, who is seeking re-election, told AFP after casting his ballot Sunday that...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:41pm

Asia

North Korean foreign minister to visit Russia: KCNA

SEOUL: North Korea’s foreign minister will visit Russia this coming week, state media reported Sunday, with...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:30pm

Europe

Volcano erupts near Reykjavik: Iceland met office

REYKJAVIK: A volcano erupted north of the southwestern Icelandic town of Grindavik early Sunday, near the site of a...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:25pm

Asia

China mining accident death toll rises to 13

BEIJING: The death toll from an accident at a coal mine in central China has risen to 13, with three people still...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13pm

Life & Style

Pharrell headlines Paris Fashion Week

PARIS: The fashion season hits its stride on Tuesday with menswear week in Paris, with musician-turned-designer...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:06pm

Asia

Japan PM Kishida visits quake-hit Ishikawa

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited the earthquake-hit central region on Sunday and promised...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 02:08pm

Sports

Rublev edges into Australian Open second round after five-set thriller

MELBOURNE: Andrey Rublev overcame a major wobble to beat Brazil’s Thiago Seyboth Wild 7-5, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (10/6)...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 01:18pm

Cricket

Smith relishing chance to open for Australia

ADELAIDE: Steve Smith said Sunday he felt obligated to step up and replace David Warner as Australia’s Test opener,...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 01:08pm

Pakistan

Global Day of Action for Gaza: Moot reiterates support to S Africa’s application in ICJ against Israel

Speakers reaffirm the country’s abiding support for the legitimate cause of the Palestinian people

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:50am

Pakistan

Legal formalities completed for PIA privatisation: minister

Fawad Hassan Fawad outlines various stages of the process for the PIA’s privatisation

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:49am

Pakistan

ECP warns candidates seeking ‘alternatives’ symbols

Directs the ROs to reject all such applications proceeding strictly by law and in terms of the direction of Apex Court

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:47am

USA

US climate envoy Kerry stepping down to help Biden campaign: reports

WASHINGTON: US climate envoy John Kerry, a key player in the Biden administration’s push to tackle climate change,...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:46am

Pak-origin UK national Mahnaz becomes IFC Sanctions Board member

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has appointed Mahnaz Malik, a Pakistan-origin British national, as a Sanctions Board...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:40am

PTI says Gohar’s house was raided

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday claimed that security forces raided the residence of party...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:40am

13 renewable projects: Foreign investors move power minister

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Renewable Energy Investors Forum has approached caretaker Minister for Power and...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:38am

Fight against terrorism: ECC approves Rs250m TSG for IB

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a technical supplementary grant...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:38am

SECP notifies draft of proposed amendments to NBFCs Rules, 2003

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced digital channels including ...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:36am

PTI loses ‘bat’ as SC restores ECP order

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lost its elections symbol as the Supreme Court set aside the impugned...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:36am

USA

In final Iowa caucuses poll, Haley beats DeSantis but Trump triumphs

DES MOINES: Nikki Haley has overtaken Ron DeSantis for coveted second place in the Iowa caucuses, the last poll...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 09:38am

Sports

Krejcikova battles back from brink to win at Australian Open

MELBOURNE: Former French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova survived a scare to reach the second round of the...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 09:35am

Sports

Sinner opens Australian Open account with straight-sets win

MELBOURNE: Fourth seed Jannik Sinner fired up his bid for a maiden Grand Slam title with a hard-fought straight-sets...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 09:32am

Opinion

An anatomy of economic clichés/mantras of 2023—II

It would not be out of place to state that a smaller group of economists in the community in these forums also...