News Archives for World - 2020-06-15

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World

French court orders jail terms for six over 1990s arms deal kickbacks

Investigators suspect the French of having paid some 327 million euros in bribes to facilitate the deals, triggering some 13 million euros in kickbacks.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 11:10pm

World

US economy will start to rebound in second half of 2020, Fed's Kaplan says

Kaplan said he projects that gross domestic product will drop by an annualized rate of 35% to 40% in the second quarter and that it should start to recover in the second half of the year.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 09:51pm

World

Canada to extend income support for the unemployed during COVID-19 outbreak, Trudeau says

Trudeau said that he would provide more details about the extension "in coming days".

Published 15 Jun, 2020 09:47pm

Middle East

Saudi virus deaths top 1,000 as infections spike

The death toll climbed to 1,011 as the total number of infections rose to 132,048, the highest in the Gulf, according to data from the ministry.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 09:40pm

Europe

Over 100 cases in new Beijing COVID-19 outbreak: WHO

"More than 100 cases have now been confirmed. The origin and extent of the outbreak are being investigated," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual press conference.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 09:09pm

South Asia

China's response to COVID-19 better than US's, global poll finds

"COVID-19 is also a litmus test for democracy," said Anders Fogh Rasmussen, chairman of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation and a former NATO secretary general.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 08:39pm

World

Mexican president says would sell gasoline to Venezuela if asked

The US government is seeking to choke Venezuelan oil exports to starve the government of socialist President Nicolas Maduro of its main source of revenue.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 08:12pm

Europe

EU recovery package 'robust enough' to tackle crisis, says Portugal's PM

"Our opinion is the Commission's proposal is timely and smart," Costa told a news conference with foreign journalists in Lisbon.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 08:08pm

Europe

UK searches from US F15 pilot missing in North Sea

The US Air Force said the F-15C Eagle went down after taking off from the RAF Lakenheath base near the town of Mildenhall in eastern England.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 06:32pm

World

Virus impact could kill over 50,000 children in MENA: UN

The agencies called for a "full and safe resumption" of essential immunisation campaigns and nutrition services, following "strict precautionary measures for infection prevention".

Published 15 Jun, 2020 06:30pm

Middle East

Iran warns may have to reimpose tough virus controls

Health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said 113 new fatalities took to 8,950 the total number of COVID-19 deaths since the country's outbreak began in February.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 06:30pm

Middle East

Turkey says no issues with Russia on Libya after talks delayed

Cavusoglu and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov postponed planned talks on Sunday that were to focus on Libya and Syria, countries in which they back opposing sides in separate conflicts.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 05:14pm

World

Brazil, Mexico report more COVID-19 deaths

The total number of cases to date in the world's second worst-hit country reached 867,624 as 17,110 more people tested positive for COVID-19.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 04:43pm

Europe

Britain's Johnson, EU chiefs seek Brexit talks reboot

It is the first time Johnson has personally taken part in the talks, which began three months ago, just weeks after Britain left the European Union after 47 years in the European project.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 04:39pm

Europe

Calls for action, not words, as Johnson launches UK racism commission

Johnson said a cross-government commission would examine racism and the disparities experienced by minority ethnic groups in education, health and the criminal justice system.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 04:31pm

Europe

Russia's coronavirus death toll passes 7,000

It said 143 people had died from the virus in the past 24 hours, taking Russia's overall death toll to 7,091.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 04:26pm

South Asia

South Korea may face a new coronavirus wave without tough social distancing measures

The warning comes after the health authorities on Friday extended prevention and sanitation guidelines to protect against the coronavirus until daily new infections drop to single digits.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 04:14pm

Europe

Spain reopens borders for 10,000 Germans in tourism pilot project

Hotels are limited to running at 50pc occupancy and will have infra-red cameras at their entrances to measure guests' body temperatures.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 04:03pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 1,017 new coronavirus infections, 64 deaths

Health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said the total number of cases in Indonesia had now reached 39,294, while fatalities had increased to 2,198.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 04:01pm

South Asia

Philippines reports 10 new coronavirus deaths, 490 more infections

The ministry said total deaths have increased to 1,098 while confirmed cases have reached 26,420.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:55pm

Asia

Malaysia reports 41 new coronavirus cases; no new deaths

The health ministry reported no new deaths, keeping total fatalities at 121.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:42pm

Africa

UN rights expert asks to give evidence in South Africa air pollution case

Africa's most industrialised economy is a major emitter of pollutants that can cause illnesses from asthma to cancer.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:31pm

Europe

Russia says US plans to lift curbs on drone sales would hurt arms pact

The Trump administration plans to reinterpret the deal between 34 nations in order to allow US defence contractors to sell more American-made drones to various nations.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:29pm

World

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 7.93 million, death toll at 432,514

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:26pm

Africa

Two UN peacekeepers killed in attack in northern Mali

BAMAKO: Armed men have killed two UN peacekeepers in a region of northwestern Mali wracked by jihadist violence, the...

Updated 15 Jun, 2020 03:55am

World

Businessman close to Maduro arrested; Venezuela slams 'arbitrary detention'

CARACAS: Authorities in Cape Verde have arrested a businessman close to Venezuela's socialist President Nicolas...

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:13am

World

Explosion hits Honda's plant in central Japan, 2 workers hospitalised

TOKYO: An explosion was reported at Honda Motor Co Ltd's plant in central Japan, police said on Sunday, with two...

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:13am

Europe

Berliners form socially-distanced human chain against racism

BERLIN: Thousands demonstrated in Berlin against racism and for broader fairness, including sharing the coronavirus...

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:13am

Europe

Thousands defy lockdown to attend raves in northern England

LONDON: Thousands of people defied coronavirus restrictions to attend two illegal raves in Manchester in northern...

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:13am

World

New Zealand protesters take knee outside US consulate

WELLINGTON: Thousands of people took the knee outside the US consulate in Auckland Sunday as New Zealanders...

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:13am

World

Putin boasts Russia dealing better with virus than US

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a televised interview Sunday that Russia has been more successful ...

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:13am

World

Putin says Russia will be able to counter hypersonic weapons

MOSCOW: Russia will soon be in a position to counter hypersonic arms deployed by other countries, President Vladimir...

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:13am

Africa

Somali government recognises leader in restive state

MOGADISHU: The Somali government on Sunday officially recognised the contested leader of the semi-autonomous ...

Updated 15 Jun, 2020 03:55am

World

Earthquake with 5.7 magnitude hits eastern Turkey, three injured

ISTANBUL: An earthquake with a 5.7 magnitude shook Bingol province in eastern Turkey on Sunday, causing the collapse...

Updated 15 Jun, 2020 03:52am

World

France says Turkey conduct in Libya 'unacceptable'

PARIS: France on Sunday slammed Turkey's "aggressive" intervention in the Libya conflict as unacceptable, accusing...

Updated 15 Jun, 2020 03:33am

Europe

Pope calls for world to push for end to Libya violence

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday urged international bodies as well as political and military leaders to stop ...

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:13am

South Asia

Bangladesh lecturer charged over Facebook virus post

DHAKA: A Bangladesh university lecturer has been charged under controversial digital security laws for allegedly...

Updated 15 Jun, 2020 03:59am

Europe

Greece picks up 36 more migrants off Lesbos

ATHENS: Thirty-six migrants travelling from Turkey were spotted off Lesbos and transferred to a temporary settlement...

Updated 15 Jun, 2020 03:57am

South Asia

Sri Lanka holds mock election to test virus measures

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka staged a mock election on Sunday to test measures aimed at preventing the spread of the...

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:13am

Europe

Statue of famous Italian journalist defaced in Milan

ROME: A statue in Milan of a famous Italian journalist has been sprayed red and tagged with the words "racist,...

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:13am

USA

Atlanta police chief resigns after officer kills black man

WASHINGTON: The police chief in the US city of Atlanta resigned after an officer fatally shot a black man during an...

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:13am

Asia

VietJet plane skids off runway in Ho Chi Minh City, no injuries

HANOI: A VietJet Air passenger plane skidded off a runway as it landed at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City ...

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:13am

USA

Chile's health minister resigns as pandemic hits hard

SANTIAGO: Chile's health minister resigned Saturday amid controversy over the country's official coronavirus death...

Published 15 Jun, 2020 03:13am

Europe

Putin says Russia dealing better with virus than US

Russia on Sunday confirmed 8,835 new virus cases, taking the total to 528,964, the third highest in the world.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 02:21am

Middle East

Drone strike in Syria kills two jihadist leaders: monitor

A truce brokered by Russia and rebel backer Turkey has kept Syrian and Russian warplanes out of the region's skies and has largely held since it went into effect in March.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 02:11am

Europe

Macron rejects tearing down statues in France

Macron said the country would not obscure elements of its history or dismantle statues of public figures who may have advocated racist views or policies.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 02:06am

World

Britain records lowest daily virus toll since March

The number of deaths in Britain since the start of the pandemic now stands at 41,698 but is likely to be higher than 50,000.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 01:59am

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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
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 11	4,063.62
Diesel/Litre / Nov 11	371
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 11	82.69
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 10	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 10	369,372

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
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%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Nov 11 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	6.15 ▲ 0.69 (12.64%)
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)	6.22 ▲ 0.62 (11.07%)
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%)

Stock	Price
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 11 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.45 ▼ -0.17 (-27.42%)
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%)
Nadeem Tex. / Nov 11 Nadeem Textile Mills Limited(NATM)	67.01 ▼ -4.65 (-6.49%)
Data Agro / Nov 11 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	151.55 ▼ -8.82 (-5.5%)
TPL Properties / Nov 11 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	13.17 ▼ -0.76 (-5.46%)
Dadex Eternit / Nov 11 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	151 ▼ -8.36 (-5.25%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 11 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	233 ▼ -10.6 (-4.35%)
Frontier Ceramics / Nov 11 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	90 ▼ -4.07 (-4.33%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Nov 11 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.75 ▼ -0.34 (-4.2%)

Stock	Volume
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 11 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	211,545,249 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 11 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	48,412,299 ▲ 0.53
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 11 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	38,419,913 ▲ 1
TPL Properties / Nov 11 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	35,024,073 ▼ -0.76
Cres.Star Ins. / Nov 11 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	24,785,446 ▲ 0.62
Media Times Ltd / Nov 11 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	24,629,722 ▲ 0.33
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 11 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	22,334,941 ▲ 4.54
B.O.Punjab / Nov 11 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	22,046,181 ▲ 0.04
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 11 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	17,301,898 ▲ 0.01
Sui South Gas / Nov 11 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	17,109,590 ▲ 0.85

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