German central bank sees inflation at 5% in 2022 FRANKFURT: The German central bank said Wednesday inflation in Europe's largest economy could average five percent... Published 02 Mar, 2022 05:17pm
Markets Europe gas price hits record high on Ukraine conflict LONDON: European gas prices surged by around 50 percent Wednesday to a record high on supply fears following key... Published 02 Mar, 2022 03:57pm
World French President Macron to speak on Ukraine war on Wednesday evening PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss the war in Ukraine during a broadcast address slated for 1900... Published 02 Mar, 2022 03:21pm
Business & Finance Ukraine has enough for current spending despite war LVIV: Ukraine had enough funds to cover all current spending, Finance Minister Sergiy Marchenko said on Wednesday,... Published 02 Mar, 2022 01:38pm
World UN General Assembly set to censure Russia over Ukraine invasion UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations General Assembly is set to reprimand Russia on Wednesday over its invasion of... Published 02 Mar, 2022 12:30pm
Markets China steel prices hit over 2-week high on Russia-Ukraine supply risks Steel futures in the China, the world's biggest producer of the manufacturing and construction material, climbed to... Published 02 Mar, 2022 12:09pm
World US closes its airspace to Russia as Ukrainian cities brace for attacks WASHINGTON/KYIV: The United States closed its airspace to Russian planes as the Russian military attempted to... Published 02 Mar, 2022 11:53am
Markets World Bank preparing $3bn emergency aid package for Ukraine WASHINGTON: The World Bank announced Tuesday that it is preparing a $3 billion aid package for war-torn Ukraine,... Published 02 Mar, 2022 11:19am
World Top UN court to hold Ukraine war hearings on March 7, 8 THE HAGUE: The International Court of Justice said Tuesday it would hold genocide hearings on March 7 and 8 over the... Published 02 Mar, 2022 10:58am
Business & Finance Boeing announces suspension of support for Russian airlines NEW YORK: American aviation giant Boeing on Tuesday announced it was suspending its support for Russian airlines and... Published 02 Mar, 2022 10:52am
World 'No future': Rostov's young overcome fear to protest Ukraine war ROSTOV-ON-DON: At first glance, there is no sign of a demonstration at the central square of Rostov-on-Don, a... Published 02 Mar, 2022 10:37am
World Russian airborne troops land in Ukraine's second city Kharkiv: army KYIV: Russian airborne troops landed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Wednesday, the Ukrainian army said,... Published 02 Mar, 2022 10:12am
Business & Finance Canadian dollar gains TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Tuesday as investors weighed uncertainty... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
World More than 660,000 refugees have fled Ukraine: UN GENEVA: More than 660,000 refugees have fled the conflict in Ukraine for safety in neighbouring countries, while... Published 01 Mar, 2022 08:01pm
World Arabs, Afghans decry 'racist' double standard in Ukraine media commentary BAGHDAD: The world has been stunned by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but shock quickly gave way to indignation in... Updated 01 Mar, 2022 07:01pm
Markets Wheat hits near 14-year peak on Black Sea supply disruptions PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures continued to surge on Tuesday, hitting their highest level in almost 14 years... Published 01 Mar, 2022 06:03pm
Life & Style Disney pausing film releases in Russia over Ukraine invasion The Walt Disney Co said Monday it is pausing the release of theatrical films in Russia, including the upcoming Pixar... Published 01 Mar, 2022 04:28pm
Technology YouTube blocks Russian channels RT, Sputnik in Europe PARIS: YouTube has blocked Russian channels RT and Sputnik in Europe "taking into account the ongoing war in... Published 01 Mar, 2022 03:43pm
World Tired and emotional, Ukrainians arrive by train in Berlin BERLIN: At Berlin central station, commuters rush past a mother and her four children as they stand bewildered on ... Published 01 Mar, 2022 03:25pm
Markets Rupiah, ringgit gain amid muted Asian FX market, stocks continue rally Indonesia's rupiah and Malaysia's ringgit firmed on Tuesday, buoyed by higher energy and palm oil prices in the wake... Published 01 Mar, 2022 01:10pm
World Erdogan discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine with Lukashenko ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's office said early on Tuesday that he held a phone call with his ... Published 01 Mar, 2022 12:50pm
Markets Australian shares end higher on tech, banking boost; RBA holds rates Australian shares closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by technology and banking stocks, at a time when the country's... Published 01 Mar, 2022 12:46pm
Markets Cryptoverse: Bitcoin gains conflict currency credentials Bitcoin has leapt since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, bolstered by people in those countries looking to store and... Updated 01 Mar, 2022 12:54pm
Markets Japan to take action on energy projects in Russia in line with G7, says industry minister TOKYO: Japan said on Tuesday it would will take "appropriate action" on energy projects in Russia involving Japanese... Published 01 Mar, 2022 12:20pm
World Around 350,000 refugees have entered Poland from Ukraine, says deputy minister WARSAW: Around 350,000 people have entered Poland from Ukraine since Russia invaded the country, a Polish deputy... Published 01 Mar, 2022 11:57am
World US downplays Putin nuclear mobilisation Washington sees 'no reason" to change the alert levels of the US nuclear force Updated 01 Mar, 2022 01:01pm
World Isolated Russia defends Ukraine war at UN General Assembly UNITED NATIONS: Encountering deepening global isolation, Russia faced urgent calls Monday to end its "unprovoked" ... Published 01 Mar, 2022 11:37am
World China starts evacuating citizens from Ukraine: reports BEIJING: China has started evacuating its citizens from Ukraine, state media reported Tuesday, amid fears for their... Published 01 Mar, 2022 10:21am
World China parliament to choose stimulus over reforms as economy slows BEIJING: China's rubber-stamp parliament begins its annual meeting on Saturday, when it is expected to unveil more... Published 01 Mar, 2022 10:10am
World Russia's isolation intensifies as Ukraine fighting rages KYIV/MOSCOW: Moscow faced increasing isolation on Tuesday as President Vladimir Putin showed no sign of stopping an... Published 01 Mar, 2022 10:04am
Budget 2024-25 updates: Pakistan targets 3.6% growth, 38% higher FBR taxes as Aurangzeb presents proposals
Budget 2024-25 updates: Pakistan targets 3.6% growth, 38% higher FBR taxes as Aurangzeb presents proposals