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Hungary cools on Russian Covid jab, scolds EU on vaccines

In November Budapest boasted that Hungary was the first European country to receive test samples of the Russian vaccine.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:08pm

World

Lockdowns, curfews, alcohol bans as nations fight resurgent virus

Greece has extended until January 10 its strict two-month lockdown measures, ending an easing of restrictions over the holiday period.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 11:32am

Markets

Russian annual oil output falls for the first time since 2008 on OPEC+ deal, pandemic

In tonnes, oil and gas condensate output dropped to 512.68 million in 2020 from a post-Soviet record-high of 560.2 million, or 11.25 million bpd, in 2019.

Published 02 Jan, 2021 05:45pm

World

Putin urges unity in 2021 as second wave batters Russia

Moscow, one of the country's epicentres, saw virus-related deaths rise from 1,569 in September to 3,573 in October to 4,542 in November.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 09:09pm

World

Moscow expands list of UK officials banned from Russia

The UK penalties included entry bans and asset freezes on six Russian officials, including the head of the FSB.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 07:30pm

World

Russia bars more British citizens from entry over Navalny sanctions

In a statement announcing the move, the Russian foreign ministry did not name the individuals it has barred.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 02:39pm

World

Excess deaths in Russia from COVID-19 three times the official toll: Report

According to the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova, more than 80% of excess deaths this year are linked to the coronavirus pandemic, which is three times the official death toll.
Official figures state that 55,827 people have died from contracting the coronavirus in Russia, but the excess death estimates would raise that to 186,000 people.

Updated 29 Dec, 2020 05:49pm

World

Russia gives Kremlin critic Navalny an ultimatum: Return immediately or face jail

The Federal Prison Service (FSIN) on Monday accused Navalny of violating the terms of a suspended prison sentence he is still serving out over a conviction dating from 2014.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 09:22am

World

Russia expels Bulgarian diplomat in tit-for-tat response

Bulgaria earlier this month expelled the Russian military attache after prosecutors opened a probe against him for spying on US troops based in the country.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 08:02pm

World

17 people missing after Russian fishing boat sinks in Barents Sea

Officials believe that ice built up on the vessel in the winter waters, leading to the sinking.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 12:12pm

Markets

China's Nov US oil imports near record, Saudi imports up 43% on month

No.3 supplier Iraq shipped 5.098 million tonnes to China, or 1.24 million bpd, with volumes in the first 11 months totalling 56.94 million tonnes, nearly 21% above the year-ago level.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 10:25am

World

Europe begins vaccine rollout as new virus strain spreads fears

Switzerland's health minister Alain Berset noted Saturday his country had put the emphasis on personal responsibility.

Published 27 Dec, 2020 10:59am

World

Legendary Soviet double agent George Blake dies aged 98

"We have received bitter news, the legendary George Blake is gone," says Ivanov.
He became a Communist and decided to work for the KGB while a prisoner during the Korean War.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 03:01pm

World

Russia approves Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine for people over 60 – media

People over 60 have thus far been excluded from Russia’s national inoculation programme.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:16pm

World

Russia reports 29,018 new COVID-19 cases, 563 deaths

Authorities said 563 had died in the last 24 hours, pushing the official death toll to 53,659.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:14am

Markets

Russia and Belarus agree oil supply terms for 2021

The two ex-Soviet neighbours have had a patchy relationship over the years and have quarrelled about a number of issues, including oil and gas sales.
reselling some of it and oil products processed from the Russian barrels on to Europe until Moscow decided to stop the practice.

Published 25 Dec, 2020 07:05pm

World

Russia sets records for virus cases, deaths

They also registered 635 deaths, increasing total fatalities to 53,096 since the beginning of the pandemic.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 07:15pm

World

Trump pardons Stone, Manafort after Russian investigation loses steam

President Trump pardoned Roger Stone and Paul Manafort, two associates convicted as part of Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
This marked the second consecutive day, in which the President pardoned his allies, especially those with connections to the White House.

Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32pm

World

Russia reports record COVID-19 cases and deaths

Authorities have so far reported a total 2,963,688 cases and an official death toll of 53,096.

Updated 24 Dec, 2020 01:14pm

World

Trump vetoes sweeping US defence bill

The veto does not immediately choke off funds to the Pentagon but if the NDAA isn't passed soon, funding could be tightened.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 09:16am

World

Russia not expecting 'anything good' from Biden administration

We are definitely not expecting anything good.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 12:40pm

World

President Trump pardons 15 people, including two convicted for Russia probe

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to George Papadopoulos, his former campaign aide who pleaded guilty after Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 Presidential Election.
These names were listed by the White House in a wave of pre-Christmas pardons, with President Trump granting full pardons to 15 people and commuted (fully or partly) the sentences of an additional five others.

Updated 23 Dec, 2020 11:51am

World

Biden says huge data breach poses 'grave risk' to U.S., promises response

At a news conference, Biden faulted President Donald Trump for stripping U.S. defenses against cyber attacks, saying, “This assault happened on Donald Trump’s watch, when he wasn’t watching."

Published 23 Dec, 2020 09:45am

World

Trump grants full pardon to Russia probe figure George Papadopoulos

Trump also pardoned Alex van der Zwaan, 36, the Dutch son-in-law of Russian billionaire German Khan.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 09:41am

World

Trump rejects Covid relief bill, calling it 'a disgrace'

Democratic leaders pounced immediately to insist that their party had been in favor of higher individual relief payments from the start.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 08:51am

World

Russia announces travel bans against EU officials over Navalny

The Russian foreign ministry repeated claims that EU countries had refused to cooperate with Russia over a probe into the incident.

Published 22 Dec, 2020 06:26pm

World

AI use in the future will largely determine battle outcomes - Putin

According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the technical modernisation of the arm and navy requires the introduction of new forms of warfare science, especially through the integration of artificial intelligence.
Putin observed that it is vital to not only study the experience of modern armed conflicts and local wars, but also to make predictions on how they will evolve in the future.

Updated 22 Dec, 2020 03:16pm

World

Russia reports record jump in new virus cases

Russia has reported a much lower death rate compared to other badly hit countries, raising concerns that authorities have downplayed the figures.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 05:55pm

World

Russia, Rwanda send military support to Central Africa Republic to quell election violence

Security forces and U.N. peacekeepers have been battling rebels who have occupied towns and roads outside the capital.
Russia, which has previously sent arms and military contractors to CAR as it seeks to increase its influence in Africa, has not commented on reports in the media it had sent in troops and military aid.

Updated 21 Dec, 2020 06:08pm

Markets

Russian export prices for wheat rise due to delays at customs

IKAR added that wheat for supply in February was quoted at $260 per tonne. IKAR also downgraded its forecast for Russia's 2020/21 wheat exports earlier on Monday.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 04:01pm

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Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Aug 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.86 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Aug 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	292.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Aug 16 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Aug 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Aug 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Aug 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	70.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Aug 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	622.90 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Aug 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Aug 16 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	8.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Aug 16 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	76.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Aug 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.86 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Aug 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	292.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Aug 16 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Aug 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Aug 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Aug 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	70.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Aug 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	622.90 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Aug 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Aug 16 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	8.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Aug 16 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	76.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 1	214.00
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 1	213.00
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 1	133.11
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 1	0.95
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 1	1.21
Euro to USD / Jan 1	1.02
UK LIBOR % / Jan 1	2.31

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 1	4297.14
India Sensex / Jan 1	59462.78
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 1	28871.78
Nasdaq / Jan 1	13128.05
Hang Seng / Jan 1	20040.86
FTSE 100 / Jan 1	7509.15
Dow Jones / Jan 1	33912.44
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 1	13816.61
France CAC40 / Jan 1	6569.95

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 1	88.36
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 1	18235.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 1	124600.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 1	1779.26
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 1	113.59

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