News Archives for World - 2021-05-19

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Europe

UK says will work with EU on travel, cautious approach needed

"We are, I think; wise to take a cautious approach to international travel."

Updated 19 May, 2021 10:59pm

South Asia

Putin, Xi hail ties at launch of work on nuclear plants in China

Built jointly with Russia, the Tianwan plant has been operating since 2007, while the Xudabao station is still under construction.

Published 19 May, 2021 08:53pm

Middle East

Dubai Airports CEO says travel sector needs states to cooperate on vaccines

The global travel industry has been plunged into its worst ever crisis by the pandemic, which continues to keep many planes grounded or flying near-empty with demand struggling to recover.
"If you're serious about wanting to go back to the degree of mobility we had before, then I am afraid the protection of the majority is going to be the agenda that prevails," Paul Griffiths told.

Published 19 May, 2021 08:06pm

Europe

Swiss government recruits 75 workers to help Lonza make Moderna COVID shots

Swiss Health Minister Alain Berset said about 15 of the staff identified by the government for the Lonza assignment in Visp could start this month.
"We started a programme immediately to find specialists," Berset told a news conference in Bern. "We've found 75 people in the federal administration, also in the universities."

Published 19 May, 2021 07:50pm

Europe

EU lawmaker wants stronger privacy rights in proposed EU tech rules

The Digital Services Act, announced by the European Commission in December last year, requires the tech giants to do more to tackle illegal content such as hate speech and child sexual abuse material.
They will also have to do better against misuse of their platforms that impinges on fundamental rights, and intentional manipulation of platforms, such as using bots to influence elections and public health.

Published 19 May, 2021 07:44pm

Europe

EU agrees to open doors to vaccinated foreigners

Looser criteria to determine "safe" countries.
Vaccinated visitors welcome from elsewhere.
New safe country list likely within days.

Published 19 May, 2021 07:39pm

USA

Canada annual inflation rises at fastest pace in a decade in April

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 3.4%, from 2.2% in March, Statistics Canada said. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected the annual rate to rise to 3.2% in April.
CPI common, which the Bank of Canada calls the best gauge of the economy's underperformance, was 1.7%, in line with analyst expectations. CPI median and trim both rose to 2.3%.

Updated 19 May, 2021 07:31pm

USA

US to waive sanctions on firm, CEO behind Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline

The department's review, required by Congress, concludes that Nord Stream 2 AG and CEO Matthias Warnig, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, engaged in sanctionable activity but that it was in the US national interests to waive the sanctions, the source said.
Russian officials on Wednesday signaled that the move could help mend Washington's fraught ties with Moscow.

Published 19 May, 2021 06:48pm

Middle East

Fifty schools destroyed by Israeli strikes, which could impact over 41,000 children

Over the past week, fifty schools have been damaged by Israeli strikes, which could potentially impact over 41,000 children, according to Save the Children.
Since the escalation of the conflict on the 10th of May, 63 children have been killed in Gaza, with an additional 450 children injured.

Updated 19 May, 2021 07:34pm

Europe

EU leaders to urge UK to respect rights of travelling citizens

"The European Council calls on the UK to respect the principle of non-discrimination among member states and the rights of EU citizens," said the draft, a copy of which was seen by Reuters.

Published 19 May, 2021 06:11pm

South Asia

Islamic State remains 'potent' force in Afghanistan, says US envoy

The group first emerged in Afghanistan in 2014 as NATO combat troops withdrew from the country and handed over responsibility to domestic security forces.

Updated 19 May, 2021 05:24pm

World

First US-Russia meet since Biden took office

The Russian foreign minister at the same time accused Norway of "trying to justify the need for NATO to come into the Arctic".

Published 19 May, 2021 04:52pm

Africa

Malawi destroys 17,000 expired AstraZeneca vaccines

The southern African country has so far received three batches of the AstraZeneca vaccine -- 300,000 doses under the Covax vaccine sharing facility, 50,000 from India and 102,000 from the African Union.

Published 19 May, 2021 04:51pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Wednesday

164,145,030 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 19 May, 2021 04:49pm

Europe

Turkey rejects US claims of Erdogan's 'anti-Semitism'

The latest tensions could further sour the relationship between two NATO allies Turkey and the United States.

Published 19 May, 2021 04:47pm

South Asia

Malaysia logs record virus cases, warns situation 'dire'

Wednesday's number of cases beat the previous record of 5,728 set on January 30.

Published 19 May, 2021 04:44pm

Europe

EU to reopen borders to fully vaccinated travellers

Since March 2020, non-essential travel into the 27-member European Union has been banned, apart from a small number of countries deemed safe because of their low Covid case rate.

Published 19 May, 2021 04:40pm

Europe

EU agrees to reopen border to fully vaccinated travellers

The European Union has agreed to reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travellers.
Furthermore, meeting in Brussels, representatives and diplomats agreed to raise the threshold of new cases a country can hit before being declared unsafe.

Published 19 May, 2021 03:55pm

World

Modi turns down Punjab's 8th request to import oxygen from Pakistan

The BJP government has refused to take any help from the ‘enemy state’ amid a lethal second outbreak of COVID-19.
The recent was the eighth instance when requests made by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and other politicians from the state to procure oxygen from Pakistan were denied.

Updated 19 May, 2021 03:35pm

World

EU court backs Ryanair challenge to KLM, TAP state aid

Judges also annulled the EU executive's clearance of state aid for Portuguese carrier TAP, citing "an inadequate statement of reasons" by the Commission.

Published 19 May, 2021 02:57pm

World

Israeli airstrikes destroy the only COVID-19 testing lab in Gaza

The strike also damaged the administrative offices of the Hamas-run Health Ministry.
A surge in COVID-19 is expected in Gaza due to civilians having to cram into shelters to avoid airstrikes.
Israel has named the Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif as one of its top targets.

Updated 19 May, 2021 01:58pm

World

Study shows AstraZeneca vaccine works well as third booster: FT

An upcoming study by Oxford University showed that a third dose of the vaccine boosted antibodies to the coronavirus spike protein among participants, it added.

Published 19 May, 2021 12:49pm

World

Australian PM says trade volumes show China values bilateral relationship

The government in April used the 2020 legislation to cancel an agreement between Victoria state and China on the Belt and Road Initiative.

Published 19 May, 2021 12:44pm

World

Malaysia reports new daily high of over 6,000 COVID-19 cases

The figure breaks the previous high recorded on Jan. 30, when the health ministry reported 5,728 daily cases.

Published 19 May, 2021 12:28pm

World

Germany bans three groups close to Hezbollah

In face of the renewed violence in the region, German authorities are concerned about a rise in anti-Semitism.

Published 19 May, 2021 12:19pm

World

Taiwan raises COVID-19 alert level for whole island

Capital city Taipei is already under a higher alert level, meaning restrictions on gatherings and the closure.

Published 19 May, 2021 11:23am

World

89 still missing at sea after cyclone slams into India

"This is one of the most powerful cyclones we've faced in India for decades, and after weeks of chaos and devastating loss of life caused by Covid-19, it could not have come at a worse time," said Santanu Chakraborty of the charity Save the Children.

Published 19 May, 2021 11:19am

World

India reports record 4,529 daily Covid-19 deaths

At the current pace, India could overtake the United States in June.

Published 19 May, 2021 11:12am

World

First US-Russia meeting ahead of Biden-Putin summit

He insisted Russian military activity in the region is "absolutely legal."

Published 19 May, 2021 11:09am

World

Forced sterilisation and Xinjiang's shrinking population

In contrast, Beijing is encouraging the predominantly Han Chinese population nationwide to have more children to stave off a looming demographic crisis.

Published 19 May, 2021 11:05am

World

Trump Organization under criminal investigation: NY attorney general

We are now actively investigating the Trump Organization in a criminal capacity, along with the Manhattan DA.

Published 19 May, 2021 11:03am

World

Saudi foreign minister 'hopeful' over exploratory Iran talks

But in April, Saudi Arabia's crown prince struck a conciliatory tone, saying he sought "good" relations.

Published 19 May, 2021 11:00am

World

Death toll climbs in Israel-Gaza conflict as France proposes ceasefire

Israel's near-relentless bombing campaign in response has sent fireballs, debris and black smoke into the sky, leaving two million Palestinians in Gaza desperate for reprieve.

Published 19 May, 2021 10:40am

World

Gaza conflict pushing region in 'wrong direction': Saudi Arabia

"Our key priority is to reinitiate peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis," bin Farhan said.

Published 19 May, 2021 10:34am

World

US condemns Erdogan 'anti-Semitic' remarks

The United States strongly condemns President Erdogan's recent anti-Semitic comments regarding the Jewish people and finds them reprehensible

Published 19 May, 2021 10:31am

World

France files Israel-Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN: presidency

The three countries agreed on the resolution during a video-conference with Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II, said the statement.

Published 19 May, 2021 10:25am

World

France proposes resolution on Mideast violence to UN Security Council

Zhang Jun, Beijing's ambassador to the UN, told reporters his team had heard the proposal and for China.

Published 19 May, 2021 10:24am

World

US Congress passes bill to fight rise in anti-Asian crimes

Seniors have been attacked and businesses vandalized, while videos have shown Asian Americans getting stabbed, beaten up and otherwise confronted in public spaces.

Published 19 May, 2021 10:21am

World

Sudan bans travellers from India, imposes virus curbs

Mass prayers and rituals will also be put on hold.

Published 19 May, 2021 10:20am

World

President acknowledges Portugal's colonial past

Rebelo de Sousa held talks with his Guinean counterpart Umaro Sissoco Embalo.

Published 19 May, 2021 10:17am

World

Over 50 missing after migrant boat from Libya sinks

Tunisian rescuers were bringing the survivors to the port of Zarzis, some 100 kilometres (70 miles) northwest of Zuwara.

Published 19 May, 2021 10:11am

World

EU hits 200-million-jab milestone

• Globally 1.5bn doses have been administered

Updated 19 May, 2021 10:10am

World

India’s Covid tally passes 25m

AHMEDABAD, (India): India’s total Covid-19 caseload surged past 25 million on Tuesday as a powerful cyclone...

Updated 19 May, 2021 10:10am

World

India’s Biological E. to produce J&J vaccine

NEW DELHI: India’s Biological E. will produce the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine alongside its own...

Updated 19 May, 2021 10:10am

World

DNA sequencing pioneers win 1m euro tech ‘Nobel’ prize

HELSINKI: Two British chemists who developed a super-fast DNA sequencing technique that paved the way for...

Updated 19 May, 2021 10:10am

Africa

Shippers call for coalition against Gulf of Guinea pirates

LAGOS: Almost 100 international shipping and maritime companies have called for a coalition to combat piracy in the...

Published 19 May, 2021 06:00am

China

China skyscraper wobbles, spreading panic

BEIJING: One of China’s tallest skyscrapers was evacuated Tuesday after it began to shake, sending panicked...

Published 19 May, 2021 06:00am

Europe

France reports 4,015 people in intensive care units with COVID-19

The daily COVID-19 death tally in hospitals increased by 187 to 81,692, compared with an increase of 196 on Monday.

Published 19 May, 2021 12:19am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 30	276.95 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 30	276.75 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 2	157.81 ▲ 0.25
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 2	0.82 ▼ -0.0016
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 2	1.34 ▲ 0.0008
Euro to USD / Nov 2	1.12 ▲ 0.0023
SOFR % / Oct 29	3.94 -

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 2	75,317.25
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 2	63,121.49
Hang Seng / Nov 2	23,412.78
FTSE 100 / Nov 2	10,720.19
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 2	25,787.71
France CAC40 / Nov 2	7,959.64
S&P 500 / Oct 30	7,580.07
Nasdaq / Oct 30	25,437
Dow Jones / Oct 30	51,770.31

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 2	377.91
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 2	100.58
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 2	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 2	353,340
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 2	3,911.11
Diesel/Litre / Nov 2	402.96
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 2	78.20

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Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
F.Credit & Inv / Nov 2 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	141.10 ▲ 12.83 (10%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Nov 2 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	86.92 ▲ 7.9 (10%)
Pak Leather Crafts / Nov 2 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	54.45 ▲ 4.95 (10%)
Popular Islamic / Nov 2 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	131.54 ▲ 11.96 (10%)
Pakistan Services / Nov 2 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,083.71 ▲ 98.52 (10%)
Pak Synthetics / Nov 2 Pakistan Synthetics Limited(PSYL)	212.73 ▲ 19.34 (10%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 2 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	23.10 ▲ 2.1 (10%)
Burshane LPG / Nov 2 Burshane LPG (Pakistan) Limited(BPL)	54.15 ▲ 4.92 (9.99%)
Grays Leasing / Nov 2 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	55.04 ▲ 5 (9.99%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Nov 2 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	25.32 ▲ 2.3 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 2 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.66 ▼ -0.82 (-55.41%)
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 2 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	3.62 ▼ -1 (-21.65%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 2 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	14.18 ▼ -1.58 (-10.03%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 2 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	15.35 ▼ -1.71 (-10.02%)
Attock Refinery / Nov 2 Attock Refinery Limited(ATRL)	979.95 ▼ -108.83 (-10%)
Bawany Air Products / Nov 2 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	17.10 ▼ -1.9 (-10%)
National Refinery / Nov 2 National Refinery Limited(NRL)	499.90 ▼ -55.54 (-10%)
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	87.26 ▼ -9.7 (-10%)
Cnergyico PK / Nov 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	12.28 ▼ -1.36 (-9.97%)
Cordoba Logistics / Nov 2 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	26.13 ▼ -2.86 (-9.87%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Nov 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	93,109,988 ▼ -1.36
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 2 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	45,177,237 -
TPL Properties / Nov 2 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	30,105,241 ▼ -0.44
Clover Pakistan / Nov 2 Clover Pakistan Limited(CLOV)	19,800,893 ▲ 0.43
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	12,506,278 -
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	10,902,027 ▼ -9.7
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	8,179,588 ▼ -0.15
Bawany Air Products / Nov 2 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	7,474,382 ▼ -1.9
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 2 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	7,269,715 ▲ 0.58
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 2 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	7,110,000 ▼ -0.15

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