Sterling hits new 2021 lows LONDON: The British pound fell to a new 2021 low against the US dollar on Wednesday as expectations that the Bank of... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
World UK PM announces home-working, vaccine passports in England LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced the tightening of virus restrictions in England... Updated 09 Dec, 2021 12:20am
World South Africa reports nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, an Omicron-wave record JOHANNESBURG: South Africa reported nearly 20,000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, a record since the Omicron ... Published 08 Dec, 2021 11:06pm
World Top WHO, US scientists say Omicron no worse than other virus variants GENEVA: The Omicron variant appears to be no worse than other coronavirus strains, top scientists from the WHO and... Published 08 Dec, 2021 11:15am
Markets FTSE 100 rises to 3-week highs LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 rose to a three-week highs on Tuesday, boosted by mining stocks and positive earnings... Published 08 Dec, 2021 06:22am
Business & Finance S Africa economy shrinks after riots, Covid measures JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s economy shrank for the first time in a year in the third quarter as the country was... Published 08 Dec, 2021 06:22am
Markets Oil rises 4pc, extending rally on easing Omicron fears ALBERTA: Oil prices climbed by about 4pc on Tuesday, extending the previous day's almost 5pc rebound on easing... Updated 07 Dec, 2021 11:28pm
Markets Asia stocks bounce from one-year low, China gains on monetary easing SINGAPORE: Asian shares staged a recovery on Tuesday on receding worries about the impact of the Omicron variant... Published 07 Dec, 2021 11:44am
Markets Safe haven currencies pressured by hopes Omicron is mild SYDNEY: The dollar was supported against safe-haven currencies such as the Japanese yen on Tuesday, hanging on to an... Published 07 Dec, 2021 09:50am
World All travellers to UK to show pre-departure virus tests LONDON: The UK government has announced that those travelling into the country will need to show a negative... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Markets Antipodeans find footing after Omicron slide, cryptos lick wounds SYDNEY: The dollar edged off last week's peaks against riskier currencies on Monday, as concerns about the Omicron... Published 06 Dec, 2021 11:48am
World Omicron variant found in almost one-third of US states WASHINGTON: The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has spread to about one-third of US states, but the Delta version... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
World India detects seven more Omicron cases, making 12 in all MUMBAI: India's tally of reported cases of the heavily mutated Omicron variant of the coronavirus rose to 12 on... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 11:03pm
Business & Finance Australia, NZ dollars head for 5th week of losses SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were headed for their fifth week of losses on Friday as the spread of... Published 04 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Markets Emerging Asian stocks edge up as Omicron worries ease Philippine stocks led emerging market gains on Friday as investor concerns about the new coronavirus variant Omicron... Published 03 Dec, 2021 10:46am
Print Omicron variant: NCOC directs provinces to quicken vaccination ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has directed the provincial health authorities to speed... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Business & Finance Sterling gains on broadly struggling dollar; central bank eyed LONDON: Sterling firmed on Thursday as the discovery of the first case of the Omicron variant in the United States... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
World First known UAE case of Omicron variant detected in fully vaccinated traveller CAIRO: The United Arab Emirates announced on Wednesday its first known case of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron,... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 01:35pm
Markets Asian stocks mixed with traders sensitive to Omicron headlines HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Thursday and oil edged up with traders still trying to claw back their latest... Published 02 Dec, 2021 10:17am
World Saudi Arabia reports first Omicron case in Gulf RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has recorded the Gulf’s first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in a... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Print Countrywide drive to administer booster jabs launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched countrywide drive to administer Covid-19 booster jabs and in first phase healthcare... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 09:25am
Markets Asia Distillates: Jet fuel cash premiums rise, cracks gain SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for jet fuel rose on Wednesday, after the Dec/Jan time spread for the aviation ... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
World South Korea reports five Omicron cases on flight from Nigeria SEOUL: South Korea reported its first five cases of the Omicron variant on Wednesday, officials said, as daily... Published 01 Dec, 2021 11:45pm
World UK issues call to arms for Omicron booster drive LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued a "call to get jabs in arms" on Wednesday as Britain stepped up its... Updated 01 Dec, 2021 06:36pm
World US tightens travel rules as more countries secure borders to quell Omicron WASHINGTON/TOKYO: Air travellers to the United States will face tougher Covid-19 testing rules, while more countries... Published 01 Dec, 2021 01:32pm
Markets Haven currencies ebb with Omicron fears SYDNEY: Riskier currencies bounced from recent lows and safe-havens such as the yen eased against the dollar on... Published 01 Dec, 2021 12:44pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars under pressure on Fed tapering, Omicron concerns The Australian and New Zealand dollars remained under pressure on Wednesday having hit their lowest levels of the... Published 01 Dec, 2021 12:43pm
World Pfizer seeks US approval for Covid boosters for ages 16-17 WASHINGTON: Pfizer announced Tuesday it was seeking US authorization for Covid booster shots among adolescents aged... Published 01 Dec, 2021 10:31am
World China local COVID-19 cases jump to most in nearly a month BEIJING: China detected 91 domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases with confirmed symptoms for Tuesday, marking the... Published 01 Dec, 2021 09:24am
Markets Hong Kong shares end 1-year low HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares finished down on Tuesday to a more than one-year low, after US drugmaker Moderna set off... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?