News Archives for World - 2020-12-02

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Europe

France new COVID-19 cases up 14,064 in 24 hours

The number of people in France who have died from COVID-19 infections in hospitals rose by 313 in 24 hours to 37,002.
The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases now totals 2,244,635,

Updated 03 Dec, 2020 12:09am

Europe

Putin orders Russia to begin mass COVID-19 vaccinations

President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian authorities on Wednesday to begin mass voluntary vaccinations against COVID-19 next week as Russia recorded 589 new daily deaths from the coronavirus.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 08:14pm

Europe

EU tells Brexit negotiator: don't let deadline force bad trade deal

The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator told member states’ envoys on Wednesday that negotiations on a trade deal with Britain were reaching “a make-or-break moment”, and they urged him not to be rushed into an unsatisfactory agreement.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 08:07pm

South Asia

Afghan government, Taliban announce breakthrough deal to pursue peace talks

Afghan government and Taliban representatives said on Wednesday they had reached a preliminary deal to press on with peace talks, their first written agreement in 19 years of war and welcomed by the United Nations and Washington.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 08:05pm

South Asia

"Milestone" Agreement reached in the Afghan Peace negotiations, according to Khalilzad

On Wednesday, the democratically-elected Afghan government and the Taliban reached a milestone agreement, which would pave the way for a comprehensive ceasefire and a political roadmap.

Updated 02 Dec, 2020 06:44pm

World

WHO tightens guidelines on mask-wearing in COVID-19 areas

If they cannot maintain physical distancing of at least one meter (3 ft), people in those indoor locations – including children and students aged 12 or over – should also wear a mask even if the spaces are well ventilated, it said in a tightening of its guidelines.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 06:19pm

Europe

Russia reports record 589 coronavirus deaths, 25,345 new infections

Authorities also reported 25,345 coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, including 5,191 in the capital Moscow, and 3,684 in St Petersburg, bringing the national cumulative tally to 2,347,401.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 05:00pm

Europe

Poland's unemployment rate could approach 7pc, deputy PM says

Gowin did not indicate what the unemployment rate might be in November.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 04:41pm

World

New Zealand's Ardern declares 'climate emergency'

Greenpeace campaigner Kate Simcock said Ardern's action on climate did not match her rhetoric.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 04:35pm

World

US probes 'bribery' scheme to seek White House pardon

The New York Times reported that Trump has discussed granting preemptive pardons to his lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, his three oldest children and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 04:31pm

Asia

Japan residents to get free Covid-19 vaccine

But it is now facing a third wave of the disease, reporting record numbers of daily infections nationwide in recent weeks.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 04:29pm

Europe

Italy's health minister says COVID vaccines to be free, distribution in Q1 2021

Italy was the first Western country hit by the virus, registering 56,361 COVID-19 deaths since the outbreak emerged in February, the second highest toll in Europe after Britain's.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 04:13pm

USA

Trump threatens military spending veto in social media bias battle

Republican officials have accused tech firms of censoring conservative voices and grilled Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey during congressional hearings earlier in November.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 03:51pm

Europe

WHO issues fresh advice on mask-wearing for public, health workers

Health workers could wear N95 masks if available when caring for COVID-19 patients, but the only proven protection is when they are doing aerosol-generating procedures.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 03:48pm

World

Covid vaccines will allow return to normality: UK PM

"It's the protection of vaccines that will ultimately allow us to reclaim our lives and get the economy moving again," he said, after regulators gave the green light in a world first.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 03:46pm

World

Biden vows no quick rollback of Trump's China tariffs

Biden has targeted Beijing on several fronts and singled out Chinese President Xi Jinping during a debate with other presidential candidates in February.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 03:44pm

World

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 63.37 million, death toll at 1,475,392

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

Published 02 Dec, 2020 03:41pm

USA

Backing Australia, U.S. State Dept says China hit 'new low' with doctored image

The United States has called China’s use of a digitally manipulated image of an Australian soldier a “new low”, weighing in on the dispute between Canberra and Beijing over the tweet.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 03:37pm

World

Second cyclone in a week threatens Sri Lanka, India

The Indian Meteorological Department issued a red alert in several areas across both states and suspended fishing activity in some areas until Friday.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 03:37pm

Europe

UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, first in the world

British leaders said that, while they would love to get a jab themselves, priority had to be given to those most in need - the elderly, those in care homes and health workers.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 03:37pm

World

More than 900 Syrian fighters return home from Karabakh: monitor

"More than 900 fighters from pro-Ankara factions have returned to Syria in several waves," the latest on November 27, Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman said.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 03:35pm

Europe

Poland passes 1 million coronavirus cases

On Wednesday, a further 13,855 coronavirus cases and 609 deaths were reported, health ministry data showed, bringing the total to 1,013,747 confirmed cases and 18,208 deaths.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 03:29pm

Europe

EU warns of risks of COVID-19 vaccine race after UK approval of Pfizer shot

Britain is the first Western country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, a move that many see as a political coup for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 03:23pm

USA

Trump family urges U.S. appeals court to move marketing scam lawsuit to arbitration

The lawyer, Thomas McCarthy, told the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan the plaintiffs were “done in by the allegations of their own complaint,” and that their proposed class action concerning the multi-level marketing company American Communications Network belonged in arbitration.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:46pm

USA

U.S. may start sharing sensitive intelligence with Honduras in drug fight

A proposed memorandum of understanding on intelligence sharing, which has not previously been reported, has yet to be finalized by the U.S. and Honduran governments. Still, Honduras has already agreed to a key U.S. recommendation that it rescind authority to shoot down suspected drug trafficking planes flying into the country.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:22pm

Asia

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for over 13 months for anti-govt protest

Wong’s sentence comes as critics say the Beijing-backed government is intensifying a crackdown on Hong Kong’s opposition and wide-ranging freedoms guaranteed after the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997, a charge authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong reject.

Updated 02 Dec, 2020 02:05pm

World

New Zealand declares climate emergency, promises carbon neutral government by 2025

New Zealand promised its public sector would become carbon neutral by 2025 as it declared a climate emergency on Wednesday, a symbolic move that critics said needed to be backed with greater actions to reduce emissions.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 12:44pm

World

UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, first in the world

The vaccine will be made available across the UK from next week.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 12:43pm

USA

U.S. ready for 'immediate mass shipment' of COVID-19 vaccines: agency

The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday it has made preparations to enable the “immediate mass shipment” of COVID-19 vaccines and completed all necessary regulatory measures.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 10:15am

Middle East

Iranian MPs seek hardening of nuclear stance after scientist killed

A bill requiring Iran’s government to suspend nuclear inspections unless sanctions are lifted, and ignore other restraints on its nuclear programme agreed with major powers, was passed by the hardline-led parliament on Tuesday.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 10:00am

USA

Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers, Senate leader McConnell float new coronavirus aid bills

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled a $908 billion COVID-19 relief bill aimed at breaking a months long deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over new emergency assistance for small businesses, unemployed people, airlines and other industries during the pandemic.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 09:30am

Europe

Two killed as car tears through pedestrian zone in Germany

TRIER, (Germany): At least two people were killed and several injured when a car tore through a pedestrian shopping...

Updated 02 Dec, 2020 03:52am

World

Smashed to pieces: Puerto Rico's Arecibo telescope collapses

ARECIBO, (Puerto Rico): The Arecibo Observatory telescope in Puerto Rico, which once starred in a James Bond film,...

Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am

World

Twitter rejects call to remove Chinese official's fake Australian troops tweet

SYDNEY: Twitter on Tuesday rebuffed Australian calls to remove a Beijing official's incendiary tweet targeting...

Updated 02 Dec, 2020 03:51am

World

Trump to meet COVID-19 vaccine makers, distributors next week

It is scheduled for Dec. 8 and will be attended by President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and private-sector executives.
Invitees include Pfizer, Moderna and drug distributors, pharmacies, and logistics companies including McKesson, Walgreens, CVS Health, United Parcel Service , and FedEx.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 12:38am

USA

Canada PM Trudeau indicates US border restrictions to last a long time

Trudeau's comments were a clear indication that the border restrictions will last well into 2021.
The ban does not affect trade. The two countries have highly integrated economies and Canada sends 75% of its goods exports to the United States every month.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 12:31am

World

US judiciary, shaped by Trump, thwarts his election challenges

Free, fair elections are the lifeblood of our democracy," Judge Stephanos Bibas wrote on behalf of a unanimous US 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals panel.
Two judges appointed by President George W. Bush, also a Republican, signed onto Bibas' decision.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 12:28am

USA

Fed's Daly says aiming for 'sustained' above-target inflation

Hitting or exceeding 2 percent inflation for a few months does not mean victory.
With COVID-19 cases surging, the Fed's first priority will to be help bridge economic disruptions by keeping rates near zero.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 12:27am

Middle East

Saudi minister rejects Iranian accusation on scientist's killing

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif is desperate to blame the Kingdom for anything negative that happens in Iran.
Both Israel and Saudi Arabia have recently ramped up rhetoric against Iran, which is locked in several proxy wars with Riyadh in the region.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 12:22am

USA

US CDC reports 267,302 deaths from coronavirus

The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by a new coronavirus.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 12:21am

USA

Canada plans to clamp new tax on foreign home buyers

The new tax was mentioned in a fiscal document published on Monday, though few details were given.
Speculative demand from foreign, non-resident investors contributes to unaffordable housing prices for many Canadians.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 12:15am

USA

US factory activity slows; COVID-19 resurgence hits workers

ISM manufacturing index falls 1.8 pts to 57.5 in November.
New orders, employment measures decline.
Construction spending increases 1.3% in October.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 12:10am

USA

Yellen says urgent action needed to prevent self-reinforcing economic downturn

It's an American tragedy and it's essential that we move with urgency. Inaction will produce a self-reinforcing downturn, causing yet more devastation.
Yellen and other advisers have also expressed support for government stimulus to maximize employment.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 12:06am

Europe

COVID-19 vaccine is top priority for Portugal's EU presidency

We must guarantee we have a vaccine available which is effective in stopping COVID and which permits us to reach on the same day all countries of Europe.
There is no Plan B to approving the budget and recovery fund at the next council on the 10th and 11th December.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 12:05am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 6	276.86 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 6	276.66 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 6	158.48 ▲ 0.94
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 6	0.82 ▲ 0.0045
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 6	1.34 ▼ -0.01
Euro to USD / Nov 6	1.11 ▼ -0.0077
SOFR % / Nov 5	3.92 ▼ -0.02

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 6	7,376.66
India Sensex / Nov 6	81,028.02
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 6	57,434.77
Nasdaq / Nov 6	24,579.42
Hang Seng / Nov 6	24,481.86
FTSE 100 / Nov 6	10,673.94
Dow Jones / Nov 6	51,285.73
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 6	25,820.36
France CAC40 / Nov 6	8,139

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 8	346
Diesel/Litre / Nov 8	378
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 6	90.83
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 6	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 6	367,914
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 6	4,070.80
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 6	82.79

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Nov 6 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	4.72 ▲ 0.72 (18%)
Security Investment Bank / Nov 6 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.53 ▲ 1 (15.31%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 6 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	7.96 ▲ 1 (14.37%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 6 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.63 ▲ 0.29 (12.39%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 6 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	12.62 ▲ 1.15 (10.03%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 6 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.85 ▲ 1.17 (10.02%)
Grays Leasing / Nov 6 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	80.58 ▲ 7.33 (10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 6 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	87.51 ▲ 7.96 (10.01%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 6 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	74.56 ▲ 6.78 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Nov 6 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	459.83 ▲ 41.8 (10%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	0.03 ▼ -0.59 (-95.16%)
Escorts Bank / Nov 6 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	12.14 ▼ -1.35 (-10.01%)
Sindh Modaraba / Nov 6 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	65.92 ▼ -7.32 (-9.99%)
Ellcot Spinning / Nov 6 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	201.59 ▼ -20.8 (-9.35%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 6 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	19.06 ▼ -1.52 (-7.39%)
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 6 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.65 ▼ -0.05 (-7.14%)
Pak Leather Crafts / Nov 6 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	67.54 ▼ -4.94 (-6.82%)
Universal Ins. / Nov 6 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	18.98 ▼ -1.24 (-6.13%)
Paramount Mod / Nov 6 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	13.55 ▼ -0.82 (-5.71%)
Paramount Spinning / Nov 6 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	9.43 ▼ -0.57 (-5.7%)

Stock	Volume
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	687,381,117 ▼ -0.59
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 6 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	140,783,607 ▲ 0.29
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	72,154,825 ▲ 0.08
Cnergyico PK / Nov 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	47,939,154 ▲ 0.04
Media Times Ltd / Nov 6 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	41,329,381 ▼ -0.07
TPL Properties / Nov 6 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	25,069,293 ▲ 0.25
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Nov 6 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	24,996,297 ▲ 0.04
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 6 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	24,970,440 ▲ 1
Ist.Capital Sec / Nov 6 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	21,500,857 ▲ 0.23
B.O.Punjab / Nov 6 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	21,284,920 ▼ -0.76

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