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COVID19

Chinese web users get creative to dodge Covid censorship

Opinion

Chinese web users get creative to dodge Covid censorship

From quoting the national anthem to referencing Hollywood blockbusters and George Orwell’s dystopian novel...

Published 08 May, 2022 05:25am

Pakistan at the forefront of the Covid-19 response

Pakistan

Pakistan at the forefront of the Covid-19 response

ISLAMABAD: Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pakistan has been at the forefront of decision making using ...

Published 07 May, 2022 06:15am

U.S. limits use of J&J’s COVID vaccine on blood clot risks

World

U.S. limits use of J&J’s COVID vaccine on blood clot risks

The U.S. health regulator said on Thursday it was limiting the use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for...

Published 06 May, 2022 11:31am

Indian opposition seeks higher compensation for COVID deaths after damning WHO report

World

Indian opposition seeks higher compensation for COVID deaths after damning WHO report

NEW DELHI: India's main opposition Congress party on Friday demanded a hefty rise in compensation for the families...

Updated 06 May, 2022 04:06pm

Shanghai says COVID infections on downward trend for 2 weeks

World

Shanghai says COVID infections on downward trend for 2 weeks

SHANGHAI: The number of COVID-19 infections in China’s financial hub of Shanghai has been on a “continuous downward...

Published 06 May, 2022 10:19am

China’s yuan slips to fresh 1-1/2-year low on firmer dollar, zero-COVID policy

Markets

China’s yuan slips to fresh 1-1/2-year low on firmer dollar, zero-COVID policy

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened sharply against a strengthening dollar in morning trade on Friday, touching new...

Published 06 May, 2022 09:34am

Beijing nervously returns to work as China doubles down on ‘zero-Covid’ policy

World

Beijing nervously returns to work as China doubles down on ‘zero-Covid’ policy

BEIJING/SHANGHAI: Beijing residents tentatively returned to work on Thursday after a muted five-day Labour Day...

Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am

Royal Caribbean misses revenue estimates as Omicron, Ukraine crisis hamper demand

Markets

Royal Caribbean misses revenue estimates as Omicron, Ukraine crisis hamper demand

BENGALURU: Royal Caribbean Group on Thursday missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue, as a resurgence in...

Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am

2020-21: Overstatement of employment

Opinion

2020-21: Overstatement of employment

The labour force survey for 2020-21 has been released recently by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Despite...

Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am

European stocks’ relief rally fades, growth concerns rise

Markets

European stocks’ relief rally fades, growth concerns rise

PARIS: European stocks fell for the second straight session on Thursday, with most major sectors handing back ...

Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am

FPCCI’s UBG says it’s confident about PM’s approach to economy

Business & Finance

FPCCI’s UBG says it’s confident about PM’s approach to economy

LAHORE: The United Business Group (UBG) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on...

Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am

Covid pandemic killed 13 to 17 million in 2020-21: WHO

World

Covid pandemic killed 13 to 17 million in 2020-21: WHO

GENEVA: The Covid-19 pandemic killed 13.3 to 16.6 million people in 2020 and 2021, the WHO estimated Thursday – up...

Published 05 May, 2022 07:04pm

Global LNG imports up 4.5% on post-COVID demand surge in 2021

Markets

Global LNG imports up 4.5% on post-COVID demand surge in 2021

LONDON: Global imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) grew 4.5% in 2021 from the previous year, supported by a surge...

Updated 05 May, 2022 01:05pm

Millions in Beijing urged to work from home to fight Covid outbreak

World

Millions in Beijing urged to work from home to fight Covid outbreak

BEIJING: Millions of people in Beijing returned to work Thursday, many remotely, with scores of subway stations shut...

Published 05 May, 2022 10:44am

Two Omicron sub-variants driving S. Africa Covid spike: WHO

World

Two Omicron sub-variants driving S. Africa Covid spike: WHO

GENEVA: Two new Omicron sub-variants are driving an increase in reported Covid cases in South Africa, the World...

Published 04 May, 2022 11:00pm

Moderna sees higher COVID vaccine sales in second half of 2022

Business & Finance

Moderna sees higher COVID vaccine sales in second half of 2022

Moderna Inc (MRNA.O) on Wednesday reported $6 billion in first-quarter revenue from its COVID-19 vaccine that...

Published 04 May, 2022 06:35pm

Beijing steps up COVID curbs as virus spreads in China

World

Beijing steps up COVID curbs as virus spreads in China

SHANGHAI: Beijing shut scores of metro stations and bus routes and extended COVID-19 curbs on many public venues on...

Published 04 May, 2022 05:18pm

India releases 2020 death data ahead of WHO COVID mortality study it objects

World

India releases 2020 death data ahead of WHO COVID mortality study it objects

NEW DELHI: India registered about 475,000 more total deaths in 2020 than the previous year, government data released...

Published 04 May, 2022 03:34pm

Italy’s Draghi calls for common EU response to energy costs

World

Italy’s Draghi calls for common EU response to energy costs

ROME: Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi called on the European Union on Tuesday to tackle surging energy costs,...

Published 03 May, 2022 06:08pm

Pfizer Q1 revenues jump 77% to $25.7bn on Covid-19 vaccine

Markets

Pfizer Q1 revenues jump 77% to $25.7bn on Covid-19 vaccine

NEW YORK: Pfizer reported another quarter of huge revenues growth because of its Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday, but...

Published 03 May, 2022 05:04pm

Eid greetings: PM speaks to ruler of Bahrain

Pakistan

Eid greetings: PM speaks to ruler of Bahrain

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call on Monday with His Majesty King Hamad bin ...

Published 03 May, 2022 03:47am

US Treasury’s Adeyemo urges states, local govts to use Covid aid for housing

World

US Treasury’s Adeyemo urges states, local govts to use Covid aid for housing

WASHINGTON: Deputy US Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Monday called on state, local and tribal governments to ...

Published 03 May, 2022 03:47am

US manufacturing sector slows further; factory workers quitting

Business & Finance

US manufacturing sector slows further; factory workers quitting

WASHINGTON: US factory activity grew at its slowest pace in nearly two years in April amid a rise in workers ...

Published 03 May, 2022 03:47am

Canadian dollar hits 4-month low

Business & Finance

Canadian dollar hits 4-month low

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to its lowest level in more than four months against its US counterpart on...

Published 03 May, 2022 03:47am

Setback for Shanghai’s COVID battle; Beijing focus on mass testing

World

Setback for Shanghai’s COVID battle; Beijing focus on mass testing

SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s commercial capital of Shanghai was dealt a blow on Monday as authorities reported 58 new...

Published 02 May, 2022 09:39am

As Beijing tightens Covid curbs, Shanghai sees signs of life

World

As Beijing tightens Covid curbs, Shanghai sees signs of life

BEIJING/SHANGHAI: The Chinese capital Beijing tightened COVID restrictions on Sunday as it battled an outbreak, ...

Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am

Covid, supply chain: Apple reports solid Q2, but warns of $4-$8bn hit

Business & Finance

Covid, supply chain: Apple reports solid Q2, but warns of $4-$8bn hit

NEW YORK: Apple reported better-than-expected profits Thursday amid continued robust consumer demand, but warned ...

Published 02 May, 2022 06:53am

Amazon ends COVID paid leave for US workers

World

Amazon ends COVID paid leave for US workers

Giant online retailer Amazon.com Inc will end its paid time-off policy for employees with COVID-19 from May 2, the...

Published 01 May, 2022 10:19am

COAS, Bill Gates hold talks on polio, Covid-19 challenges

Pakistan

COAS, Bill Gates hold talks on polio, Covid-19 challenges

ISLAMABAD: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Pakistan Army and Bill Gates, Co-Chair of ...

Published 01 May, 2022 05:11am

Asia Fuel Oil: VLSFO crack posts weekly gain amid tight supplies

Markets

Asia Fuel Oil: VLSFO crack posts weekly gain amid tight supplies

SINGAPORE: Asia’s front-month crack for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) rose for a third straight session ...

Published 01 May, 2022 05:11am