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USA

US officials say most Northeast drone sightings are actually manned aircraft

WASHINGTON: Officials from the White House, FBI and DHS Saturday stressed that most of the recent reported drone...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 11:50pm

Non-compliant sugar mills face stern FBR action

The efficacy of the new system is ensured by posting FBR personnel at each mill and monitoring the system and personnel through integrated CCTV cameras and frequent visits by senior officers of FBR

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 11:48pm

Europe

Ukraine destroys 56 Russian drones in overnight strike, air force says

KYIV: Ukrainian air defences destroyed 56 out of 108 drones launched by Russia during its latest overnight strike,...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 11:47pm

Asia

South Korea’s acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after impeachment

SEOUL: South Korea’s acting president, Han Duck-soo, moved Sunday to reassure the country’s allies and calm...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 11:46pm

Pakistan

Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, reduces HSD’s by Rs3.05 per litre

The new prices come into effect from December 16, 2024

Published 15 Dec, 2024 11:37pm

Pakistan

CDWP approves 15 uplift projects worth Rs422.704 billion

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Sunday approved 15 development projects worth Rs 422.704 billion...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 11:41pm

World

Israel to shut embassy in Ireland over ‘extreme anti-Israel policies’

Israel said on Sunday it would close its Dublin embassy due to the Irish government’s “extreme anti-Israel policies”...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 11:32pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz launches year’s final anti-polio campaign

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday launched the final anti-polio vaccination campaign of 2024 by administering...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 10:29pm

World

Israel approves plan aiming to double annexed Golan population: statement

JERUSALEM: The Israeli government on Sunday approved a plan to double the population of the occupied and annexed...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 10:24pm

Pakistan

Schools in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore to remain closed on Dec 16

All public and private schools and colleges in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore will remain closed on Monday,...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 10:10pm

Pakistan

Greece boat tragedy: FO says Crisis Management Unit operational to facilitate Pakistanis

Foreign office says one Pakistani confirmed to be among the dead while 47 Pakistanis are among those rescued after the accident

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:21pm

South Asia

Miners rescued from collapsed Afghan coal mine: provincial official

KABUL: Rescuers on Sunday freed 22 miners who had been trapped for hours in a collapsed coal mine in northern...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:13pm

PM Shehbaz launches 2024’s last anti-polio campaign in Islamabad

Published 15 Dec, 2024 08:45pm

Middle East

UN envoy urges justice, not revenge in Syria

DAMASCUS: The United Nations special envoy to Syria on Sunday called for “justice and accountability” in the...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 08:35pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets muted ahead of Fed rate decision; Qatar extends gains

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday as investors awaited clues on the future path for interest...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 07:29pm

Europe

At least 14 killed as Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte

PARIS: At least 14 people were killed in Mayotte when a fierce cyclone battered the French Indian Ocean territory,...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 06:07pm

Middle East

Gaza rescuers say 18 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes

GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported Sunday that overnight Israeli strikes across the Palestinian...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 06:02pm

Middle East

Back to school for many children in Damascus

DAMASCUS: Uniformed children could be seen returning to school in Syria’s Damascus on Sunday, attending class for...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 05:55pm

Middle East

Iran sandstorm forces school closures, flight cancellations

TEHRAN: A sand and dust storm hit southwestern Iran on Sunday, resulting in the closure of schools and public...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 05:51pm

Sports

India beat Pakistan by 9 wickets in U19 Women’s Asia Cup

India beat Pakistan by nine wickets in the Group A match of the ACC U19 Women’s Asia Cup at the Bayuemas Cricket...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 05:41pm

Middle East

Turkiye ready to provide military support to new Syria govt: defence minister

ISTANBUL: Turkiye is ready to provide military support to Syria’s new government set up by rebels who overthrew...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 05:24pm

Europe

At least one killed as Russian tankers wrecked in Black Sea

MOSCOW: Russia mounted a rescue effort Sunday after two oil tankers were wrecked in rough seas off Moscow-annexed...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 05:19pm

Europe

Macron has a new prime minister but the same old problems

PARIS: When veteran centrist Francois Bayrou, France’s new prime minister, was education minister in the 1990s, his...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 02:23pm

South Asia

Bangladesh inquiry recommends feared police unit shut

DHAKA: A Bangladesh commission probing abuses during the rule of toppled leader Sheikh Hasina has recommended a...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 02:11pm

Sports

Head and Smith put Australia in control of third India Test

BRISBANE: Twin century-makers Travis Head and Steve Smith put on a fourth-wicket partnership of 241 as Australia...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 02:09pm

Central Asia: Pakistan trade corridors emerge as regional priority: Aleem

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatization, Board of Investment and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan has said...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 01:27pm

Business & Finance

Saudi Arabia’s inflation reaches 2% in November

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate continued to slowly accelerate, hitting 2% in November compared to 1.9%...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 12:41pm

Energy

Gazprom to send 42.4 mcm of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Sunday

MOSCOW: Russian gas producer Gazprom said it would send 42.4 million cubic metres (mcm) of gas to Europe via Ukraine...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 12:38pm

World

Mauritius police issues order to arrest former central bank governor

PORT LOUIS: Mauritius’s police have issued an order for the arrest of the Indian Ocean islands’ former central bank...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 12:36pm

Sports

Steve Smith hits first Test century in 18 months

BRISBANE: Australia’s Steve Smith scored his first Test century in 18 months after tea on the second day of the...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 12:25pm

Sports

Record-breakers Atalanta maintain Serie A lead as Juve held by lowly Venezia

MILAN: Atalanta’s bid for a first Serie A title continued on Saturday with a club-record 10th straight league win,...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 12:17pm

Middle East

Niger ministry says 39 killed in attacks near Burkina Faso

NIAMEY: Thirty-nine people have been killed in two attacks in recent days in western Niger, near the border with...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 12:03pm

Business & Finance

Rare foreign-born CEO says Japan needs immigration to thrive

NIIGATA: The Indian-born head of one of Japan’s most famous snack brands has warned that the country must change its...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 11:54am

Life & Style

Oldest Miss France clinches crown, aged 34

PARIS: A 34-year-old flight attendant from the French Caribbean island of Martinique on Saturday became the oldest...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 11:41am

Asia

Chinese firms take on EV truck challenges

SUZHOU: Dominant in the electric car sector, Chinese companies have been quietly consolidating their position in the...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 11:36am

Europe

Britain joins trans-Pacific pact in biggest post-Brexit trade deal

LONDON: Britain officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan, Australia and...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 11:13am

Sports

Man City boss Guardiola says no regrets over contract extension

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he has no regrets after signing a two-year contract extension despite...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 11:10am

USA

Donald Trump picks Richard Grenell as envoy for special missions

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he was picking Richard Grenell, his former intelligence...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 10:50am

USA

US foreign investment panel split on Nippon-US Steel deal, FT reports

The US Treasury has informed Japan’s Nippon Steel that the panel reviewing its proposed $14.9 billion purchase of US...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 10:42am

Sports

England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton

Will O’Rourke and Matt Henry tore the heart out of the England batting order and spinner Mitchell Santner chipped in...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 10:32am

Europe

Russia says it destroyed 15 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russia’s air defence systems destroyed 15 Ukrainian drones overnight, Russia’s defence ministry said on Sunday....

Published 15 Dec, 2024 10:23am

Sports

Forest are rivals in top-four race, says Villa’s Emery

Few would have seen Nottingham Forest as top-four contenders at the start of the season but after their 2-1 win over...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 10:22am

Business & Finance

Bank of Korea vows to keep markets stable Yoon impeachment

SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank vowed on Sunday vows to keep markets stable after South Korean President Yoon Suk...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 10:13am

Customs values on import of Cereal Foods in bulk packaging revised

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of Cereal Foods in...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:40am

Non-availability of life-saving drugs adds to Kurram’s woes

ISLAMABAD: Authorities said that the humanitarian crisis in the restive Kurram district continues to worsen as four...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:37am

Sindh to develop SEZs for Chinese cos: minister

KARACHI: The Sindh government is working to develop two special economic zones in Karachi to facilitate Chinese...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:36am

Border attacks increased 70pc after arrival of Taliban in Kabul, moot told

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s former Special Envoy on Afghanistan, Ambassador Asif Durrani has revealed that there has been...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:34am

‘Intra-trade among Saarc countries remains in low range of 5pc’

LAHORE: The SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said the intra-trade among SAARC countries continues to...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:27am

PTI seeks ‘unconditional’ talks

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Khan urged on Saturday comprehensive and...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:26am

Transformation plan: FBR to enforce ‘Faceless Customs Assessment’ system

ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Under the transformation plan, the Federal Board of Revenue implements ‘Faceless Customs...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:26am

$330m loan agreement inked with ADB for ISPDP additional financing

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has signed a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:12am

Tax evaders: Over 150 FBR-filed FIRs will be withdrawn on SC order

ISLAMABAD: Over 150 operative First Information Reports (FIRs) registered by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:11am

Opinion

Arrest warrants for Netanyahu-I

This write-up seeks to examine the effects and impacts of emerging developments in International Criminal Law. The...