News Archives for World - 2020-06-10

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Europe

Italian prosecutors to question PM over handling of virus

They are looking in particular at why a red zone was not enforced in February around the towns of Nembro and Alzano, with regional officials and the government blaming each other.

Updated 10 Jun, 2020 09:49pm

World

Trump may use executive order to address policing: White House

"We do believe that we'll have proactive policy prescriptions, whether that means legislation or an executive order," White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 08:58pm

Europe

Britain asks too much of EU in Brexit talks, Barnier says

Britain left the EU, the world's largest trading bloc, on Jan. 31 after 47 years of partnership to the huge regret of EU leaders who now insist that London accept the economic consequences of looser ties.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 08:55pm

Europe

UK lockdown a week earlier could have halved COVID-19 death toll, scientist says

Britain has an official death toll from confirmed COVID-19 cases of over 40,000, rising to over 50,000 cases when deaths from suspected cases are included.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 08:50pm

Europe

France lifts pandemic response to 136bn euros

The government had put the cost at 110 billion euros in April but has since had to make upward revisions to take account of falling tax revenue and extra spending, it said in its budget update.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 06:52pm

World

J&J to begin human trials of COVID-19 vaccine in second half of July

Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday it would start human trials of its potential COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of July.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 06:49pm

World

Mnuchin: US recovery from coronavirus has begun, will gain strength in Q3, Q4

Mnuchin, who appears before the US Senate Small Business Committee to review the progress of federal coronavirus rescue loan programs.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 06:44pm

Asia

Malaysia to reopen schools in stages from June 24

Southeast Asia's third-largest economy began lifting most coronavirus restrictions from Wednesday, after the government declared that the outbreak was under control.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 06:09pm

World

NATO chief says on Huawei: UK review of 5G security is important

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said China was coming closer to the West in various ways - in the Arctic, in cyberspace and in critical infrastructure, including telecommunications.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 06:07pm

South Asia

Philippines reports 10 new coronavirus deaths, 740 additional infections

The country's coronavirus task force will meet on Thursday to decide on further loosening quarantine measures in the capital.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 06:03pm

South Asia

Potential COVID-19 vaccine from China shows promise in animal tests

BBIBP-CorV, developed by Beijing Institute of Biological Products affiliated to state-owned China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm), is among five candidates China is testing in humans.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 06:00pm

Europe

Russia's coronavirus case tally approaches 500,000

The country's coronavirus crisis response centre said 216 people had died from the virus in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall death toll to 6,358.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 05:57pm

Europe

Spain says would be ‘good news’ if Economy Minister Calvino became Eurogroup chief

Portuguese Finance Minister Centeno said on Tuesday that he would not seek a second 2.5-year term as chairman of the euro zone finance ministers.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 05:51pm

Middle East

Turkish unemployment falls to 13.2pc in Feb-April despite coronavirus

Unemployment has remained high since mid-2019, even while the economy emerged from a recession brought on by a currency crisis in 2018.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 05:47pm

Asia

Singapore approves anti-viral drug for COVID-19 patients

The US authorised the emergency use of remdesivir in hospitals at the start of May, followed by Japan and South Korea, while Europe has been considering following suit.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 05:21pm

Europe

EU proposes reopening external borders from July 1

The decision on easing restrictions imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus rests with national capitals, but Borrell said Brussels would suggest "a gradual and partial lifting" of the ban.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 05:14pm

Middle East

Iran reports more than 2,000 new virus cases

Health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said the 2,011 infections confirmed in the past 24 hours had raised Iran's overall caseload to 177,938.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 05:09pm

Asia

Malaysia reports two new coronavirus cases, one new death

The health ministry also reported one new death, bringing the number of fatalities from the outbreak to 118.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 04:50pm

Asia

Japan's Mizuho says virus-related loan requests have reached $155bn

"As clients face liquidity problems, we will help with financing as appropriate," Chief Executive Tatsufumi Sakai said in an interview last week for publication on Wednesday.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 04:45pm

Asia

Japan wants to take lead for G7 statement on Hong Kong: Abe

"Obviously, we acknowledge the G7 has a mission to lead the global public opinion and Japan wants to take a lead in issuing a statement based on 'one nation, two systems' in Hong Kong," Abe told parliament.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 04:44pm

Asia

Indonesia reports biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections

There were 36 new COVID-19 related deaths, taking the number of fatalities to 1,959, according to health ministry official Achmad Yurianto.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 04:43pm

World

George Floyd's brother to address US House panel on police reforms

Philonise Floyd will testify before the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 03:09pm

World

Germany to end border controls with France, Austria, Denmark on June 15

Seehofer also said existing rules for non-EU citizens wanting to come to Germany would be extended until the end of June.

Updated 10 Jun, 2020 03:09pm

World

US says consulate in China's Wuhan to reopen in near future

The US State Department withdrew consulate staff and their families in late January.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 01:11pm

World

Russia's coronavirus case tally approaches 500,000

Russia has reported 6,358 deaths.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 01:07pm

World

Widespread mask-wearing could prevent COVID-19 second waves, study shows

The research was led by scientists at the Britain’s Cambridge and Greenwich Universities.

Updated 10 Jun, 2020 01:07pm

China

COVID-19 magnifies challenges to business in China: European business group

Only half of European companies surveyed said that their mainland China revenues last year increased by 5% or more, the lowest proportion in a decade.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 11:18am

Stocks

Asian shares creep higher as markets wait for Fed

MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.3% and Japan’s Nikkei rose 0.1%.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 11:06am

Europe

UK passes 50,000 coronavirus-related deaths

The ONS assessed all deaths where COVID-19 was mentioned or suspected on the death certificate up to May 29.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 04:14am

World

IMF approves $5 billion in aid to Ukraine: statement

The program was agreed in principle on May 21 but has now received the green light from the body's board of directors.

Updated 10 Jun, 2020 04:11am

China

Chinese fighter jets briefly enter Taiwan airspace

TAIPEI: Chinese fighter jets briefly entered Taiwan's airspace on Tuesday, forcing the island to scramble its own,...

Published 10 Jun, 2020 03:05am

World

EU accuses China, Russia of virus disinformation campaigns

BRUSSELS: The EU on Tuesday formally accused China and Russia of mounting targeted coronavirus disinformation...

Published 10 Jun, 2020 03:05am

World

New Zealand drops plans for armed police patrols

WELLINGTON: New Zealand police on Tuesday scrapped plans for armed patrols prompted by last year's Christchurch...

Published 10 Jun, 2020 03:05am

World

N Korea cuts communication lines to South

SEOUL: North Korea is severing all official communication links with the South, it announced Tuesday in a move...

Updated 10 Jun, 2020 04:05am

Asia

Malaysia drops another high-profile corruption case

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian prosecutors on Tuesday dropped dozens of corruption and money laundering charges against a...

Updated 10 Jun, 2020 04:04am

Africa

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza dies

BUJUMBURA: Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has died of heart failure, the government said Tuesday, after the...

Published 10 Jun, 2020 03:05am

Middle East

First Arab mission to Mars designed to inspire youth

DUBAI: The first Arab space mission to Mars, armed with probes to study the Red Planet's atmosphere, is designed to...

Updated 10 Jun, 2020 04:06am

USA

Mourners bid farewell to George Floyd in funeral

HOUSTON: Mourners packed a Houston church to pay tribute to George Floyd at his hometown funeral on Tuesday, the...

Published 10 Jun, 2020 03:05am

World

Hong Kong still most expensive city for expats: Mercer

PARIS: Hong Kong retains its place atop the rankings for a third straight year as the world's most expensive city ...

Updated 10 Jun, 2020 04:02am

World

Greece, Italy sign maritime zone accord

ATHENS: Greece on Tuesday signed a maritime border accord with Italy on the Ionian Sea, settling sovereign rights...

Updated 10 Jun, 2020 04:01am

Europe

Eurogroup chief Mario Centeno steps down

LISBON: Portuguese finance minister Mario Centeno said on Tuesday he was stepping down from his post and would also...

Updated 10 Jun, 2020 04:06am

Africa

Senegal rejects dozens of foreign trawler permits

DAKAR: Senegal has rejected requests to license dozens of foreign fishing trawlers, officials said on Tuesday,...

Updated 10 Jun, 2020 04:03am

World

Darfur war crimes fugitive in ICC custody

THE HAGUE: Longtime fugitive militiaman Ali Kushayb has turned himself in to the International Criminal Court, where...

Updated 10 Jun, 2020 04:00am

World

UN chief warns pandemic could spark global food emergency

He warned that "this year, some 49 million extra people may fall into extreme poverty due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 02:49am

World

US and Russia to resume nuclear talks, but China casts cloud

Sergei Ryabkov will meet in Vienna on June 22 with US envoy Marshall Billingslea to start negotiations on New START, which expires in February.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 02:46am

World

Merkel, Macron urge EU to prepare for next pandemic

It was the clearest attempt yet by the bloc's most powerful leaders to spur the EU executive to find ways to fix the disunity displayed in the crisis, especially in its earliest days.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 02:42am

Europe

EU calls on conflict parties in Libya to withdraw foreign forces

As Turkish drones helped drive eastern Libyan forces back from Tripoli this month.
Swiftly agree on a ceasefire and withdraw all foreign forces, mercenaries and military equipment.
Merkel told Sisi that United Nations-backed negotiations must remain

Published 10 Jun, 2020 02:05am

USA

WHO Americas director concerned about pandemic surging in new Latin America regions

The Americas have become the major hotspot for the pandemic as the outbreak improves in Europe and Asia.
As of June 8, the Americas have reported 3.3 million cases of coronavirus cases, or nearly half the global total.
"Without this combined approac

Published 10 Jun, 2020 01:41am

World

Israel's Supreme Court strikes down law legalising settlements on private Palestinian land

A nine-judge panel voted to repeal the 2017 measure, under which settlers could remain on land if they built there without prior knowledge of Palestinian ownership,
Rights groups say the measure, which was frozen soon after passage while the court he

Published 10 Jun, 2020 01:07am

World

Turkey relaxes coronavirus restrictions further, vows to boost economy

Turkey had already lifted restrictions on intercity travel and allowed restaurants, cafes, parks and sports facilities to reopen on June 1.
Erdogan said his government would provide incentives to boost employment and would support industry to maintain

Published 10 Jun, 2020 01:05am

Europe

Germany to extend virus-related travel ban for non-European countries

The German cabinet is expected to approve the step at its regular meeting on Wednesday, the sources said,
Germany is set to lift a travel ban for European Union member states plus Britain, Iceland, Norway,

Published 10 Jun, 2020 12:48am

World

Mexican president urges Canadian mining firms to pay taxes

There are a few Canadian mining companies that are not up-to-date, they want to go to international tribunals.
it's very clear that they have these debts with the tax authority, and that (Canada) help us to convince them.
Lopez Obrador has made crac

Published 10 Jun, 2020 12:35am

World

French coronavirus deaths remains under 100 for seventh day in a row

On Monday, 54 COVID-19 deaths were reported, on Sunday 13.
The number of daily confirmed coronavirus infections increased by 403 or 0.3% to 154,591.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 12:33am

World

Two weeks after his death, George Floyd's life celebrated at Houston funeral

Floyd's death inspires global anti-racism protests.
'I can't breathe' seen on T-shirts, masks at funeral.
Police reforms top US November election agenda.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 12:27am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 10	276.85 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 10	276.65 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 11	158.78 ▲ 0.06
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 11	0.83 ▲ 0.0014
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 11	1.33 ▼ -0.0007
Euro to USD / Nov 11	1.12 ▼ -0.0011
SOFR % / Nov 9	3.88 ▼ -0.01

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 11	82,041.82
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 11	61,248.59
Hang Seng / Nov 11	24,322.85
FTSE 100 / Nov 11	10,832.65
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 11	26,621.06
France CAC40 / Nov 11	8,335.45
S&P 500 / Nov 10	7,520.93
Nasdaq / Nov 10	25,065.88
Dow Jones / Nov 10	52,231.89

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 11	338
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 11	86.43
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 11	18,080
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 11	4,063.62
Diesel/Litre / Nov 11	371
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 11	82.69
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 10	369,372

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Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
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%)
Cres.Star Ins. / Nov 11 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	6.20 ▲ 0.6 (10.71%)
Apna Microfin. / Nov 11 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	23.61 ▲ 2.15 (10.02%)
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%)

Stock	Price
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 11 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.48 ▼ -0.14 (-22.58%)
Popular Islamic / Nov 11 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	169.92 ▼ -18.88 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Nov 11 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	32.15 ▼ -3.1 (-8.79%)
Reliance Weaving / Nov 11 Reliance Weaving Mills Limited(REWM)	169 ▼ -13.66 (-7.48%)
Chenab Ltd / Nov 11 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	8.85 ▼ -0.7 (-7.33%)
TPL Properties / Nov 11 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	13.10 ▼ -0.83 (-5.96%)
Dadex Eternit / Nov 11 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	150.98 ▼ -8.38 (-5.26%)
Data Agro / Nov 11 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	152 ▼ -8.37 (-5.22%)
Nadeem Tex. / Nov 11 Nadeem Textile Mills Limited(NATM)	68 ▼ -3.66 (-5.11%)
Samba Bank / Nov 11 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	13.75 ▼ -0.67 (-4.65%)

Stock	Volume
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 11 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	212,375,289 ▲ 1
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 11 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	158,100,604 ▲ 0.2
Cnergyico PK / Nov 11 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	52,790,378 ▲ 0.47
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 11 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	38,449,993 ▲ 1
TPL Properties / Nov 11 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	37,845,252 ▼ -0.83
Media Times Ltd / Nov 11 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	26,397,364 ▲ 0.27
Cres.Star Ins. / Nov 11 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	26,037,816 ▲ 0.6
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 11 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	23,566,575 ▲ 4.07
B.O.Punjab / Nov 11 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	23,489,925 ▼ -0.08
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 11 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	23,220,741 ▲ 0.03

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