News Archives for World - 2020-06-01

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Mexico begins reopening after two-month lockdown

On a visit to Quintana Roo state, where the popular Cancun seaside resort is located, Lopez Obrador also said tourism activity would be reopened from next week.
The capital Mexico City will remain a red zone until at least June 15, and until hospita

Published 01 Jun, 2020 10:11pm

World

WHO says it wants to keep working with US

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said US involvement with the organisation had made a "great difference" over the decades and "it is WHO's wish for this collaboration to continue".

Published 01 Jun, 2020 10:09pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Monday

At least 6,182,860 cases of coronavirus have been registered in 196 countries and territories. Of these, at least 2,574,100 are now considered recovered.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 07:58pm

Africa

DR Congo reports fresh Ebola outbreak

Health Minister Eteni Longondo said that "four people have already died" from Ebola in a district of the northwestern city of Mbandaka.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 07:52pm

World

Russia to hold constitutional reforms vote on July 1: Putin

We will carry out the national vote on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation on July 1,

Published 01 Jun, 2020 07:43pm

World

Russia's PM says 'grounds for cautious optimism' in coronavirus fight

Russia has reported 414,878 cases of the novel coronavirus and 4,855 deaths.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 07:18pm

Asia

Thailand races to create COVID vaccine, eyes possible medical tourism boost

Thai trials of an experimental vaccine using monkeys started last month, one of at least 100 potential vaccines being developed globally.
The government is hopeful it will have a cost-effective vaccine ready for next year.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 06:57pm

USA

Latin America virus cases top 1 mn as UK, Russia ease lockdowns

Wearing no face mask, the far-right leader met a tightly packed group of supporters in the capital Brasilia as the crowd chanted "Myth! Myth! Myth!" -- echoing his dismissal of the virus threat.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 05:53pm

World

Britain would not support readmittance of Russia to G7, says PM's spokesman

We will look at the detail of what the US is proposing. It is customary for the country that holds the G7 presidency to invite other leaders to participate as guests in the summit.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 05:35pm

Middle East

Iran calls on US to 'stop violence' against its people

"To the American people: the world has heard your outcry over the state of oppression.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 05:20pm

Europe

Belarus detains dozens of opposition activists

Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled the country with an iron fist since 1994, has confirmed he will run again.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 05:13pm

Europe

UK ex-foreign ministers call for G7 Hong Kong monitor group

China has sparked alarm among Western powers with plans to impose a sweeping national security law on the semi-autonomous financial hub.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 05:04pm

Asia

Malaysia ex-PM Najib's first 1MDB trial nears end

"The money went into the accused's account without his knowledge," lawyer Harvinderjit Singh told the High Court in Kuala Lumpur.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 04:59pm

Middle East

Iran says virus cases jump nearly 3,000 in a day, a 2-month high

"The coronavirus is not only far from over, but we could at any moment see (another) dangerous peak," he said in a televised interview.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 04:55pm

World

Clashes outside White House as US cities under curfew

Violent clashes erupted repeatedly in a small park next to the White House, with authorities using tear gas, pepper spray and flash bang grenades to disperse crowds who lit several large fires and damaged property.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 04:43pm

Asia

Singapore confirms 408 new coronavirus cases on monday

SINGAPORE: Singapore confirmed 408 new coronavirus cases on Monday, its health ministry said, bringing the...

Published 01 Jun, 2020 04:41pm

Asia

Philippine capital reopens despite jump in virus cases

The Philippines has so far reported 18,638 cases and 960 deaths, but experts fear limited testing means the true figures are likely much higher.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 04:32pm

Europe

Coronavirus lockdown eases in Moscow as cases fall in Russian capital

Shops in Moscow that were ordered to close in late March including car dealerships, dry cleaners, shoe repair stores, book shops and launderettes, are set to open.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 04:27pm

Middle East

Turkey eases coronavirus measures, re-opens restaurants, parks

President Tayyip Erdogan's government has been gradually easing the restrictions for the past few weeks, as authorities say the outbreak is now under control.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 04:27pm

Europe

Pope fights corruption with new Vatican tenders law

Convicted mobsters and those guilty of tax fraud are among a list of undesirables now unable to pocket contracts.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 04:21pm

Europe

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 333 to 181,815

BERLIN: The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 333 to 181,815, data from the Robert Koch...

Published 01 Jun, 2020 04:19pm

Middle East

Iran says it is ready to continue fuel shipments to Venezuela

Iran practises its free trade rights with Venezuela and we are ready to send more ships if Caracas demands more supplies from Iran.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 03:57pm

Asia

Armenian PM Pashinyan tests positive for coronavirus

Armenia, with a population of 3 million, had registered 9,402 confirmed cases of the coronavirus as of Monday and 139 deaths.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 03:51pm

Europe

UK is following scientific advice on cautious lockdown easing, minister says

The overall view from SAGE - the scientific advisory group on emergencies which advises the government - their overall view is that we must do this cautiously and that is precisely what we are doing.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 03:49pm

South Asia

Japan says Hong Kong situation deeply concerning

The spokesman, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, was speaking at a regular news conference.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 03:39pm

Europe

Russia reports 9,035 new coronavirus infections

MOSCOW: Russia on Monday reported 9,035 new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the nationwide tally of ...

Published 01 Jun, 2020 03:08pm

World

China says U.S. 'addicted to quitting' over plan to withdraw from WHO

*Foreign ministry spokesman said the withdrawal reveals a pursuit of power politics and unilateralism.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 01:52pm

World

Scientists hunt pandemic hotspots in race to test vaccines

They may need to look further afield, to pandemic hotspots in Africa and Latin America, to get convincing results.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 11:40am

World

Truck drives into protesters on Minneapolis highway

*It did not appear any of the marchers were injured when the truck raced towards them on I-35, blowing its horn.

CAIRO: Egypt's military said it had killed 19 militants in targeted ground and air operations as part of its battle...

Published 01 Jun, 2020 02:59am

World

Abu Dhabi locks down with one-week travel ban

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi has announced it will cordon off the UAE's capital as well as banning travel between regions...

Published 01 Jun, 2020 02:59am

World

Emirates Airline says must cut jobs over virus crisis

DUBAI: Emirates Airline said Sunday it will have to cut jobs after being forced to ground its fleet during the...

Updated 01 Jun, 2020 04:08am

World

Malaysia, Singapore defer high-speed rail project until year-end

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and neighbouring Singapore said on Sunday they had agreed to suspend until Dec. 31 a...

Published 01 Jun, 2020 02:59am

World

Iraq has only 190,000 tonnes of rice left for food programme

BAGHDAD: Iraq has only 190,000 tonnes of rice available in its coffers for its food rationing programme, the trade...

Updated 01 Jun, 2020 04:08am

Money and Banking

Sterling to coast for now, strengthen towards year-end

LONDON: Britain's pound will trade around current levels three months from now before beginning to strengthen ...

Updated 01 Jun, 2020 09:41am

World

Thailand passes record stimulus package to combat virus impact

BANGKOK: Thailand's parliament approved on Sunday a near-$60 billion stimulus package, the kingdom's biggest-ever...

Updated 01 Jun, 2020 09:47am

World

Sri Lanka tea plantation workers defy lockdown to mourn union chief

COLOMBO: Tens of thousands of tea plantation workers defied Sri Lanka's coronavirus lockdown and threats from...

Updated 01 Jun, 2020 09:45am

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Germany DAX 30 / Nov 11	26,621.06
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Petrol/Litre / Nov 11	338
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Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 11	18,080
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 11	4,063.62
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Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 11	82.69
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 10	369,372

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WorldCall Telecom / Nov 11 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.22 ▲ 0.2 (19.61%)
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 11 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	6.24 ▲ 1 (19.08%)
Altern Energy / Nov 11 Altern Energy Limited(ALTN)	7.42 ▲ 1 (15.58%)
Security Investment Bank / Nov 11 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	9.53 ▲ 1 (11.72%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 11 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	9.96 ▲ 1 (11.16%)
Gammon Pak / Nov 11 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	22.40 ▲ 2.04 (10.02%)
Bawany Air Products / Nov 11 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	18.80 ▲ 1.71 (10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 11 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	86.64 ▲ 7.88 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 11 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	15.27 ▲ 1.39 (10.01%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 11 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	23.07 ▲ 2.1 (10.01%)

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Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 11 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.46 ▼ -0.16 (-25.81%)
Popular Islamic / Nov 11 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	169.92 ▼ -18.88 (-10%)
Chenab Ltd / Nov 11 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	8.87 ▼ -0.68 (-7.12%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Nov 11 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	194.31 ▼ -14.67 (-7.02%)
Reliance Weaving / Nov 11 Reliance Weaving Mills Limited(REWM)	170 ▼ -12.66 (-6.93%)
Data Agro / Nov 11 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	150.43 ▼ -9.94 (-6.2%)
TPL Properties / Nov 11 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	13.10 ▼ -0.83 (-5.96%)
Dadex Eternit / Nov 11 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	149.93 ▼ -9.43 (-5.92%)
Ideal Dynamics / Nov 11 Ideal Dynamics Limited(IDEAL)	54.91 ▼ -3.1 (-5.34%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 11 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	68.51 ▼ -3.74 (-5.18%)

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WorldCall Telecom / Nov 11 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	231,751,629 ▲ 0.2
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 11 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	219,678,013 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 11 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	56,728,436 ▲ 0.42
TPL Properties / Nov 11 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	42,024,727 ▼ -0.83
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 11 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	38,484,342 ▲ 1
Media Times Ltd / Nov 11 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	29,428,916 ▲ 0.17
Cres.Star Ins. / Nov 11 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	28,284,576 ▲ 0.49
B.O.Punjab / Nov 11 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	27,889,475 ▼ -0.29
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 11 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	27,699,018 ▲ 0.03
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 11 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	26,668,836 ▲ 3.13

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