News Archives for World - 2021-03-23

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Modi extends Pakistan Day message to PM Imran, extending a desire for 'cordial relations'

In a message comemorating Pakistan Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told his counterpart Prime Minister Imran Khan that his country desires mutually cordial relations.
Prime Minister Modi stated in his letter that "As a neighbouring country, India desires cordial relations with the people of Pakistan", adding that "For this, an environment of trust, devoid of terror and hostility, is imperative."

Published 23 Mar, 2021 10:38pm

World

Vietnam approves Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

Vietnam has recorded just over 2,500 virus cases and 35 deaths, and has been widely praised for its handling of the pandemic.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 09:40pm

USA

US new home sales plunge 18.2pc in February: govt

Sales fell in all regions, with the Midwest seeing the biggest drop of 37.5 percent.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 09:37pm

Europe

EU to 'take action' on AstraZeneca over vaccine supply

The issue is also expected be discussed during a Thursday to Friday video summit of EU leaders.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 09:35pm

Europe

France probes death of student who got AstraZeneca jab

The student died on March 18 in the western city of Nantes, 10 days after receiving the AstraZeneca jab.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 09:32pm

Africa

33 killed in DR Congo crackdown on rebels

The 27 slain members of the CODECO militia include "one of its major commanders, Malo-Maki," Lieutenant Jules Ngongo said.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 09:30pm

Europe

UK unemployment dips to 5pc: official data

The rate compared with 5.1 percent in the three months to the end of December, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 06:19pm

Middle East

Yemen coronavirus committee calls for 'state of emergency'

The committee called for the implementation of a "partial curfew" and for the closure of wedding halls, shopping centres and mosques outside of prayer times.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 06:17pm

World

Russia, China reject accusations of vaccine opportunism

"Russia and China have been models of openness, cooperation, and mutual assistance," Lavrov said.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 06:13pm

Europe

Ukraine reports record daily virus deaths

The country has recorded over 1.5 million infections and more than 30,000 deaths from the virus since the pandemic began.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 06:11pm

World

First vaccines arrive in Covid-hit Papua New Guinea

Some hospitals have been forced to turn away new patients due to a lack of medical staff, who are testing positive in large numbers.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 06:09pm

World

Hard-hit Czechs see jump in Covid reinfections

The EU member of 10.7 million people has so far registered over 25,000 deaths from almost 1.5 million Covid-19 cases.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 06:07pm

Middle East

Israel voters take fourth shot at deciding Netanyahu's fate

Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving premier and its most popular politician.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 06:05pm

South Asia

Huge blaze at Rohingya camp in Bangladesh kills 15, leaves 400 missing

It was just the latest blaze in recent weeks -- and the biggest since 2017. Bangladesh has ordered a probe.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 06:03pm

Europe

Germany to enter strict Easter shutdown amid 'new pandemic'

"The situation is serious. Case numbers are rising exponentially and intensive care beds are filling up again," said Merkel.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 06:01pm

Europe

Unseated Turkey opposition MP appeals to top court

The HDP is Turkey's second-largest opposition party but faces closure since a prosecutor demanded a top court shut down the group last week.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:58pm

South Asia

Myanmar junta probing Australian over secrets and immigration offences

More than 260 people have been killed and about 2,700 arrested, according to a local monitoring group.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:57pm

Europe

Denmark announces reopening once all over 50s vaccinated

Denmark has previously announced plans for the introduction of a "corona passport," which will serve as a crucial part of the reopening.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:55pm

Europe

Putin to be vaccinated in private: Kremlin

The country has been among the hardest hit by Covid-19, with more than 4.4 million cases of the coronavirus and more than 95,000 deaths.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:54pm

World

AstraZeneca US trials thrown into doubt after promising data

AstraZeneca had said Monday that stage three US trials had shown its vaccine was 79 percent effective at preventing the disease.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:52pm

Europe

France should vaccinate 'morning, noon and evening': Macron

France aims to vaccinate 10 million people by mid-April and 30 million by mid-June.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:50pm

South Asia

Myanmar junta defends crackdown, vows to stop 'anarchy'

Suu Kyi is facing several criminal charges as well as allegations of accepting illegal payments of gold and cash.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:47pm

South Asia

UN body concerned over Sri Lanka rights situation

The body approved a resolution expressing "serious concern" at the situation.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:38pm

Africa

'We don't want war' with Sudan: Ethiopian PM Abiy

A string of deadly clashes followed, with both sides trading accusations of violence and territorial violations.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:37pm

South Asia

India opens up faltering vaccine drive to all over-45s

India has so far vaccinated nearly 50 million people but the programme to inoculate 300 million people by the end of July is behind schedule.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:34pm

South Asia

China approves inhaled CanSino vaccine for clinical trials

As of March 20, China had administered 74.96 million coronavirus vaccine doses, according to Our World in Data, a collaboration between Oxford University and a charity.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:31pm

South Asia

Blinken meets NATO allies, but no decision on Afghan withdrawal

Allies are waiting anxiously for new US President Joe Biden to decide whether to stick to that date -- but Blinken said the US was still mulling it over.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:28pm

Europe

EU passengers hit by airline strikes can make claims: court

The law also applies to EU airlines flying into the bloc from elsewhere, and to any EU or non-EU flights departing from an EU airport.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:27pm

Middle East

Two years after defeat, IS just as dangerous, Kurds warn

"The fall of the last patch of IS territory in northeast Syria does not mean complete defeat," the SDF added.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:21pm

Europe

France's Macron seeks faster vaccination rollout

France is tackling a third wave of infections, but is lagging behind many Western countries in terms of the number of people vaccinated.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:21pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Tuesday

At least 123,597,570 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:20pm

World

Roche reports promising results from anti-Covid cocktail

The cocktail also "significantly shortened the duration of symptoms by four days," from 14 to 10.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:15pm

World

AstraZeneca to release more data on US trials 'within 48 hours'

"We intend to issue results of the primary analysis within 48 hours."

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:15pm

USA

In Brussels, Blinken offers boost for NATO, cooperation on Afghanistan

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday pledged to rebuild and revitalise the transatlantic military alliance after a bruising four years when Washington portrayed NATO as outdated, divided and in crisis.
The first top U.S. official to visit NATO since President Joe Biden took office in January, Blinken said the alliance was at a pivotal moment but could emerge stronger after internal disputes over Turkey and Russian gas.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:05pm

Middle East

Israel votes as Netanyahu hopes vaccine rollout overcomes corruption trial

Israelis began voting on Tuesday in a fourth election in two years, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hoping a world-beating COVID-19 vaccine rollout will win him another term.
With coronavirus precautions at polling booths across the country - and ballots at the airport for quarantined Israelis coming home to vote - opinion polls show the race yet again too close to call.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:00pm

World

AstraZeneca may have provided incomplete data from latest COVID trial: US Agency

The Data Safety Monitoring Board has expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from the trial
AstraZeneca says safety of the vaccine has been extensively studied in phase III clinical trials and peer-reviewed data confirms the vaccine has been generally well tolerated

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 01:59pm

World

Ikea goes on trial in France for spying on staff

VERSAILLES, (France): The French branch of Swedish retailing giant Ikea went on trial Monday accused of running an...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

World

AstraZeneca hails US trials as EU rows with UK over supplies

WASHINGTON: Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said Monday that trials showed its Covid-19 vaccine was 100 percent...

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:15pm

World

No threat to Earth as huge asteroid zooms past

SEOUL: The largest asteroid to pass by Earth this year has made its closest approach, posing no threat of a...

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:15pm

World

Russia launches 38 satellites for 18 countries

MOSCOW: A Russian Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Monday carrying 38 foreign...

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:15pm

World

Saudi Arabia offers ceasefire to Yemen’s Huthis

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday offered Yemen’s Huthi rebels a “comprehensive” UN-supervised ceasefire, as part...

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:15pm

World

NATO chief says ‘all options open’ on Afghan withdrawal

BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday said “all options remain open” on Afghanistan, as...

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:15pm

World

Xi says China to work with Pyongyang to preserve Korean Peninsula peace

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday his country is willing to work with Pyongyang to “preserve peace...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

World

Bulgaria expels two Russian diplomats

SOFIA: Bulgaria said on Monday that two Russian diplomats were being expelled from the country, days after the ...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

World

Several dead, thousands of homes burn as fire sweeps Rohingya camp

DHAKA: A huge fire swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in southern Bangladesh on Monday, destroying thousands of...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

World

Myanmar military brass hit with new US, EU sanctions over coup

YANGON: The European Union and the United States slapped sanctions Monday on top police and military commanders...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

World

Taiwan grounds military jets after pilot dies in suspected mid-air crash

TAIPEI: Taiwan grounded all military aircraft for training and exercises after a pilot was killed and another went...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

World

Cold weather, tight supply depress US home sales

WASHINGTON: US home sales dropped to a six-month low in February amid cold weather in many parts of the country and...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

World

Thousands evacuate as Sydney sees worst floods in decades

SYDNEY: Torrential downpours lashed Australia’s east Monday, forcing thousands to flee the worst flooding in...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

Europe

Spain raises upper age limit for AstraZeneca jab to 65

The decision came two days before Spain was to resume use of the AstraZeneca vaccine after the EU's drug regulator deemed the jab "safe and effective".

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:12pm

Europe

UK PM Johnson reassures NATO chief that defence spending will stay above target

"The increased investment in defence brings the UK's total spending to 2.2% of GDP - significantly above the NATO target," Johnson told Stoltenberg.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:12pm

Europe

Weekly Irish COVID-19 jobless claims fall slightly

The number of claimants climbed from a low of 278,000 in December to a peak of 481,000 in early February, following the shutting of most of the retail and hospitality sectors.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:12pm

Africa

African countries keen on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: WHO

WHO senior adviser Bruce Aylward said: "There's a lot of confidence" in the Astrazeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:12pm

Europe

Austria delays reopening restaurants as COVID-19 cases rise

The number of new infections reported rose above 3,500 on Friday, the highest level since early December, when cases were falling during the second national lockdown.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:12pm

Europe

COVID-19 second wave to hit Brazil tax revenues in April: economy minister

Guedes said a nationwide mass vaccination program against the virus must be accelerated to ensure people can return to work safely, especially the working classes and lower income earners.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:12pm

World

COVID-19 vaccine makers should license technology to overcome ‘grotesque’ inequity: WHO

The Geneva-based body urged vigilance as case numbers rise in several regions, including Europe, driven partly by virus variants that transmit more easily.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:11pm

Europe

French new COVID-19 cases accelerate despite new lockdown

The tally of COVID-19 infections on Mondays is usually a fraction of those recorded on other days due to a lack of weekend testing and reporting.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:11pm

Europe

Jordan records 109 COVID-19 deaths, highest daily toll since start of pandemic

The ministry also reported 9,269 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, taking the cumulative total to 544,724 cases.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:11pm

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 2	276.96 ▲ 0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 2	276.72 ▼ -0.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 3	157.84 ▼ -0.01
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 3	0.82 ▼ -0.0004
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 3	1.34 ▲ 0.0001
Euro to USD / Nov 3	1.12 ▲ 0.0001
SOFR % / Oct 30	3.95 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 3	76,288.65
Hang Seng / Nov 3	23,500.97
FTSE 100 / Nov 3	10,707.82
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 3	25,725.38
France CAC40 / Nov 3	7,999.61
S&P 500 / Nov 2	7,541.40
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 2	63,081.86
Nasdaq / Nov 2	25,164.36
Dow Jones / Nov 2	51,983.98

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 3	374.51
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 3	97.48
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 3	18,080
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 3	3,921.33
Diesel/Litre / Nov 3	395.20
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 3	76.96
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 2	353,340

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 3 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	4.96 ▲ 1 (25.25%)
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 3 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.80 ▲ 0.14 (21.21%)
Asia Ins. / Nov 3 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	38.14 ▲ 3.47 (10.01%)
Burshane LPG / Nov 3 Burshane LPG (Pakistan) Limited(BPL)	59.57 ▲ 5.42 (10.01%)
Frontier Ceramics / Nov 3 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	86.31 ▲ 7.85 (10.01%)
Pak Leather Crafts / Nov 3 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	59.90 ▲ 5.45 (10.01%)
Arctic Textile / Nov 3 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	78.74 ▲ 7.16 (10%)
F.Credit & Inv / Nov 3 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	155.21 ▲ 14.11 (10%)
Int. Knit. / Nov 3 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	146.65 ▲ 13.33 (10%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Nov 3 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	95.61 ▲ 8.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 3 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	2.62 ▼ -1 (-27.62%)
Saif Power Ltd. / Nov 3 Saif Power Limited(SPWL)	7.65 ▼ -1.03 (-11.87%)
Sindh Modaraba / Nov 3 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	73.98 ▼ -8.22 (-10%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 3 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	13.82 ▼ -1.53 (-9.97%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 3 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	12.77 ▼ -1.41 (-9.94%)
Dewan Textile / Nov 3 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	9.92 ▼ -0.73 (-6.85%)
Dadex Eternit / Nov 3 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	121.50 ▼ -7.66 (-5.93%)
Fateh Ind. / Nov 3 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	302.17 ▼ -16.65 (-5.22%)
Suhail Jute / Nov 3 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	156.27 ▼ -7.94 (-4.84%)
EFU General / Nov 3 EFU General Insurance Limited(EFUG)	119.14 ▼ -5.85 (-4.68%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Nov 3 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	114,826,728 ▼ -0.54
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 3 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	64,936,122 ▲ 1
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 3 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	29,593,338 ▼ -2.92
Oilboy Energy / Nov 3 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	13,005,389 ▲ 0.83
Clover Pakistan / Nov 3 Clover Pakistan Limited(CLOV)	9,203,488 ▼ -0.16
Ist.Capital Sec / Nov 3 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	8,951,479 ▲ 0.12
Media Times Ltd / Nov 3 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	8,758,448 ▲ 0.37
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Nov 3 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	8,633,240 ▲ 0.41
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 3 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	8,560,633 ▲ 0.01
Maple Leaf Cement / Nov 3 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	7,931,405 ▲ 1.02

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