Queen Elizabeth plans to speak with PM Johnson this week LONDON: Britain's Queen Elizabeth is expected to speak by telephone with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and hold other... Published 21 Feb, 2022 06:44pm
World New Zealand's Ardern signals mandates will ease after Omicron peaks WELLINGTON: New Zealand will lift COVID-19 vaccine mandates and social distancing measures after the Omicron peak ... Published 21 Feb, 2022 10:51am
World UK's Johnson to scrap all Covid legal curbs as criticism mounts LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set Monday to announce an end to all pandemic legal curbs in ... Published 21 Feb, 2022 09:57am
Print Luxury sector undaunted by Covid, soaring inflation PARIS: The pandemic and soaring inflation have done nothing to take the shine off luxury brands, from Louis Vuitton... Published 21 Feb, 2022 07:25am
Pakistan Sindh reports one more Covid-19 death, 524 fresh cases KARACHI: At least one more patient of Coronavirus died overnight, and 524 new cases emerged when 11,424 tests were... Published 21 Feb, 2022 07:25am
Pakistan 4.7m doses of Pfizer vaccine arrive ISLAMABAD: US Embassy Islamabad announces that another donation of vaccines has arrived from the United States. This... Published 21 Feb, 2022 07:25am
Opinion Luxury sector undaunted by Covid, soaring inflation The pandemic and soaring inflation have done nothing to take the shine off luxury brands, from Louis Vuitton to ... Published 21 Feb, 2022 07:25am
Markets Saudi crude production exceeds 10m bpd in Dec; exports dip RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s crude oil production increased by 110,000 barrels per day month-on-month in December to... Published 21 Feb, 2022 07:25am
Business & Finance NatWest back in black as economy recovers from Covid LONDON: Britain’s NatWest bank said Friday that it surged back into annual profit last year as the economy... Published 21 Feb, 2022 07:25am
World Britain's Queen Elizabeth catches COVID: Palace LONDON: Queen Elizabeth, 95, has tested positive for COVID and is experiencing mild symptoms but expects to continue... Published 20 Feb, 2022 05:23pm
World Should Johnson resign? UK doesn't need a vacuum right now, minister says LONDON: Britain does not need a vacuum at the heart of government right now due to the gravity of the Ukraine ... Published 20 Feb, 2022 02:14pm
Pakistan Weakening 5th wave: Pakistan reports 1,644 Covid-19 cases Country's coronavirus death toll passes 30,000 mark Updated 20 Feb, 2022 03:00pm
Pakistan Covid-19 infections drop below 2,000 daily ISLAMABAD: The number of daily coronavirus infections has dropped below the 2,000 mark ever since the latest ... Published 20 Feb, 2022 05:55am
Pakistan Sindh reports 7 more Covid-19 deaths, 690 new cases KARACHI: Sindh reported 690 new cases of Covid-19 and seven deaths by the viral disease in last 24 hours on ... Published 20 Feb, 2022 05:55am
World China allows COVID boosters of different technologies than primary shots BEIJING: China is giving COVID-19 booster vaccines using technologies different from the initial injections, in an... Published 19 Feb, 2022 03:18pm
World Hong Kong daily COVID tally to hit yet another record HONG KONG: Hong Kong health authorities are expected to confirm at least 7,000 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday,... Published 19 Feb, 2022 11:43am
Pakistan Sindh reports 4 more Covid-19 deaths, 877 fresh cases KARACHI: As many as four more patients of Corona virus died overnight lifting the death toll to 8,013 and 877 new... Published 19 Feb, 2022 04:15am
Markets Moderna to develop mRNA-based shingles vaccine Moderna Inc said on Friday it is developing three new vaccines based on the same technology used for its COVID-19... Published 18 Feb, 2022 07:20pm
World Singapore to hike taxes on rich as it winds down COVID-19 spending SINGAPORE: Singapore will begin implementing a long-flagged increase to its goods and services tax next year, its... Published 18 Feb, 2022 05:20pm
Life & Style Oscars to require COVID tests for all, vaccines for most The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will require attendees of the 94th Oscars ceremony in March to show... Published 18 Feb, 2022 01:37pm
World G20 finance leaders to warn of rising inflation, geopolitical risks JAKARTA/TOKYO: Finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies will likely warn on Friday that rising inflation... Published 18 Feb, 2022 11:46am
Pakistan Bill Gates hails success against Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: Bill Gates on Thursday appreciated Pakistan’s success against Covid-19 despite resources constraints ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Opinion Crisis of inflation, debt, and weak SDR allocation response ‘We’ve entered an era where supply constraints are the driving force of inflation rather than excess demand. ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
World Canada approves Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine for adults Canada on Thursday approved Novavax Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 18 years and older, making it the fifth... Published 18 Feb, 2022 12:24am
World WHO says quarantine can be shortened in places with high COVID cases The World Health Organization said on Thursday countries struggling with surging COVID-19 infections may shorten the... Published 17 Feb, 2022 11:36pm
Business & Finance Gucci owner Kering sees 2021 profits beat pre-Covid levels PARIS: French luxury group Kering, owner of brands such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta, said... Published 17 Feb, 2022 07:16pm
Business & Finance Walmart reports solid Q4 profits on strong US consumer NEW YORK: Walmart reported better-than-expected quarterly profits Thursday as strong consumer demand during the... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:14pm
World World 'better prepared' for Covid variants: BioNTech CEO FRANKFURT: The world is becoming "better prepared" to deal with future variants of the coronavirus, the CEO and... Published 17 Feb, 2022 05:54pm
Pakistan Covid-19 positivity ratio declines to below 5pc ISLAMABAD: The coronavirus positivity ratio in Pakistan has dropped below five percent after over a month as the... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:37am
Opinion Short AstraZeneca shelf life complicates Covid vaccine rollout to world’s poorest The relatively short shelf life of AstraZeneca Plc’s Covid-19 vaccine is complicating the rollout to the world’s... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:37am