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Middle East

Dubai ruler approves new $35bn airport terminal

CAIRO: Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum approved a new passenger terminal in Al Maktoum...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 11:41pm

Sports

Second T20I: West Indies Women beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews produced another stellar performance with the bat and the ball to...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:37pm

Europe

French FM calls for greater cooperation on European defence

BERLIN: Stronger European cooperation on defence would act as "a second life insurance policy" alongside the NATO...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:42pm

World

Rare spate of tornadoes leave at least two dead in central US

WASHINGTON: An exceptional number of powerful tornadoes have ravaged parts of Oklahoma and nearby Great Plains...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:39pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz meets IMF chief, reiterates govt’s commitment to revive Pakistan’s economy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday called on Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:47pm

Pakistan

IDB president vows to complete projects in Pakistan at earliest

Premier thanks Islamic Development Bank for its investments in Pakistan

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:32pm

Pakistan

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar appointed as Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan

Cabinet Division issues notification of appointment with immediate effect

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:29pm

Middle East

Gaza set to dominate Saudi-hosted global economy summit

RIYADH: The war in Gaza and broader Middle East tensions are expected to get top billing at a Saudi-hosted special...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:03pm

Pakistan

WEF’s special meeting: PM Shehbaz highlights ‘global healthcare inequities’

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday highlighted “inequities in the global healthcare” and termed them...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 08:43pm

Sports

Bangladesh recall Saifuddin for Zimbabwe T20s

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Sunday recalled pace bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin after 18 months for the first three...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 08:38pm

Sports

PCB appoints Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as head coaches

PCB chairman says Kirsten is being appointed as the national side's white-ball coach while Gillespie is being given the role of the team's red-ball coach

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 08:30pm

Europe

Italian PM Meloni says will stand in EU Parliament elections

ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday she would stand in upcoming European Parliament...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:50pm

Europe

Ukraine army commander says situation ‘worsened’

KYIV: The commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces said Sunday Kyiv’s position on the frontline had deteriorated...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:46pm

Stocks

Gulf bourses end mixed; Egypt extends decline

Stock markets in the Gulf put in a mixed performance on Sunday amid rising oil prices and receding hopes of rapid...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:21pm

Sports

Fatima Sana ruled out of second T20I against West Indies

Right-arm fast bowler Fatima Sana has been ruled out of Sunday’s second T20I against West Indies Women at the...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 06:54pm

Middle East

Hamas official says delegation to respond to Gaza truce plan in Egypt Monday

GAZA STRIP: A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the group would deliver its response to Israel’s latest...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 06:27pm

Middle East

Push for truce ramps up as Israel pummels Gaza

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Diplomatic efforts increased on Sunday to reach a long sought-after truce and hostage-release...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 06:22pm

Middle East

Palestinian leader Abbas says only US can stop Rafah invasion 'disaster'

RIYADH: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Sunday said the United States is the only country capable of stopping...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 06:21pm

Europe

Moscow claims forces took control of village in eastern Ukraine

MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry on Sunday claimed its forces had taken control of another village in eastern...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 05:05pm

South Asia

Bangladesh reopens schools despite heat alert

DHAKA: Millions of students returned to their reopened schools across Bangladesh Sunday despite a lingering heatwave...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:42pm

Dar calls for enhancing ‘economic diplomacy’

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday emphasized on the need or enhancing economic diplomacy and efforts...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 02:40pm

Sports

Bayern’s Kane targets Bundesliga scoring record

Harry Kane has his eyes set on Robert Lewandowski’s record for most Bundesliga goals in a season after scoring twice...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:13pm

Technology

Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout

SHANGHAI: Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a surprise visit, where he is expected to meet senior...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:06pm

Business & Finance

Hyundai Motor, Kia Corp sign agreement with China’s Baidu on connected car technology

SEOUL: Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp on Sunday said the companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:03pm

Africa

Burkina Faso says it is investigating northern killings

Burkina Faso is investigating killings in two northern villages in February, a government spokesperson said on...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 01:55pm

Sports

Atletico, Girona close in on top four Liga finish

BARCELONA: Atletico Madrid earned a vital 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga, striking a...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 12:49pm

Mobile phones: Jul-Mar imports soar 181.26pc to $1.301bn YoY

Mobile phone imports register 930.92 percent growth on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in March 2024 when compared to $14.846 million in March 2023

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 12:11pm

Sports

Aussies Green, Kim share lead at LPGA LA Championship

LOS ANGELES: Defending champion Hannah Green fired a one-under par 70 as the leaders struggled and joined fellow...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 12:03pm

Life & Style

Music ‘haven of freedom’ Tangiers hosts global jazz festival

TANGIERS: The Moroccan city of Tangiers, which has a long history as a haven of inspiration for American jazz...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:58am

Sports

Interest in hosting Olympics ‘never so high’, says IOC boss

LAUSANNE: Despite threats from climate change, AI-enhanced doping or competition from e-sports, the boss of the...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:51am

Technology

TikTok creators fear economic blow of US ban

SAN FRANCISCO: Ayman Chaudhary turned her love for reading into a living on TikTok, posting video snippets about...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:34am

Asia

Philippines to endure extreme heat until mid-May

MANILA: Unusually hot weather in the Philippines was expected to last until mid-May, a forecaster said Sunday, after...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:12am

Life & Style

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein hospitalized

NEW YORK: Disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized on Saturday upon his return to New York...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:05am

Europe

Russia says downed 17 Ukrainian drones

MOSCOW: Russia shot down 17 Ukrainian drones overnight in several western regions, the defence ministry said on...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 10:57am

Asia

Volcano erupts in eastern Indonesia, spews miles-high ash tower

JAKARTA: A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Sunday morning, spewing an ash tower more than two miles into the...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:54am

USA

Joe Biden jabs Trump in election-year roast at correspondents' dinner

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 10:46am

Europe

Fragile pope back on the road with day trip to Venice

VENICE: Pope Francis travels to Venice on Sunday for his first trip of the year, testing his mobility and resilience...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:41am

Sports

Rafael Nadal avenges loss to Alex de Minaur, advances in Madrid

Rafael Nadal showed Australia’s Alex de Minaur – and the rest of the world – that he’s not ready to relinquish his...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:34am

Middle East

France’s foreign minister looks to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalation in Lebanon visit

BEIRUT: France’s foreign minister will push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:22am

Sports

Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beat New England

Lionel Messi’s brace led Inter Miami to a 4-1 victory over the New England Revolution in Foxboro, Mass., on Saturday...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:12am

Asia

Thai king taps former energy executive Pichai as finance minister

BANGKOK: Thailand’s king has approved former corporate energy executive and bourse chair Pichai Chunhavajira as...

Published 28 Apr, 2024 09:53am

Pakistan

SC orders removal of encroachments from whole country

Federal and provincial governments are mandated to clear encroachments within three days

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:32am

Pakistan

PM in Riyadh to attend WEF moot

The Prime Minister and the Ministers will participate in WEF discussions on issues related to trade and investment measures

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:30am

IK gives green light for talks with govt?

ISLAMABAD: In a breakthrough in mending the estranged relations with the powers that be, the jailed ex-prime ...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:29am

Consulting firms for advisory support to ministries: Ministry to seek cabinet’s approval for hiring

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives has decided to seek approval from the...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:28am

Audio leaks’ case: Pemra, PTA, FIA and IB ‘demand’ recusal of Justice Babar

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:27am

Economy on path to recovery amidst global tides: SBP Governor

KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has said that firm commitment of the government and the...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:27am

Govt forms body for PSM revival

KARACHI: The Federal Ministry of Industry and Production on Saturday constituted an 8-member committee to revive the...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:25am

Sewing machine needles: New customs values fixed

ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Valuation (Customs) has fixed new customs values (US$4.2 to US$6.3 per kg) on...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:25am

Net metering consumers: PD presents buyback rate cut mechanism to prime minister

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly presented a mechanism to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to reduce...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:24am

PM likely to discuss KE, solar power investment matters with Saudis

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is likely to discuss issues of K-Electric (KE) and investment in solar...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:20am

Efforts to outsource airports get good response

KARACHI: The efforts to outsource the country’s airports have received a good response as several foreign airport...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:19am

Business & Finance

Prices of essential kitchen items show a declining trend

ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a slight declining trend during this week past...