News Archives for World - 2023-12-06

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World

Displaced Gazans cram into Rafah despite fears of attack

CAIRO: Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians have crammed into the Rafah area on Gaza’s border with Egypt to...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 11:11pm

Europe

Biden to announce $175mn for Ukraine, press Congress for more

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will announce $175 million in additional Ukraine aid during remarks at 12 p.m. ET...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 10:46pm

Europe

US charges four Russia-affiliated soldiers with war crimes in Ukraine

WASHINGTON: The United States has charged four Russia-affiliated soldiers with war crimes for their actions toward...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 10:34pm

World

UN chief warns Gaza war may aggravate threats to global peace, security

UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the Security Council on Wednesday that the...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 10:26pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia urges US restraint as Yemen’s Houthis attack ships in Red Sea

Houthis have waded into conflict that has spread around Middle East since war in Gaza erupted on October 7, attacking vessels in vital shipping lanes and firing drones and missiles at Israel

Published 06 Dec, 2023 09:47pm

USA

Canada’s trade surplus grows more than expected in October

OTTAWA: Canada recorded a larger-than-expected trade surplus of C$2.97 billion ($2.19 billion) in October, as...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 08:32pm

Middle East

Saudi expects budget deficits in 2023, 2024: finance ministry

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced it was projecting a budget deficit of 2 percent of GDP in 2023 and 1.9...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 08:04pm

Asia

China launches world’s first fourth-generation nuclear reactor

BEIJING: China began commercial operations of the world’s first next-generation, gas-cooled nuclear reactor power...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 08:00pm

USA

US private payrolls miss expectations in November

WASHINGTON: U.S. private payrolls increased less than expected in November as the labor market gradually cools....

Published 06 Dec, 2023 06:29pm

Europe

Italy withdraws from China’s Belt and Road project

ROME: Italy has withdrawn from China’s vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, more than four years after...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 06:03pm

Europe

UK announces new sanctions targeting ‘Putin’s war machine’ in Ukraine

LONDON: Britain on Wednesday announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russia’s “war machine” in Ukraine, as...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 05:48pm

Europe

Turkiye rejects ‘buffer zone’ plan for Gaza, Erdogan says

ANKARA: Turkiye rejects plans to establish a post-war buffer zone in Gaza because it would be disrespectful to...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 05:38pm

Middle East

COP28 must mark ‘beginning of the end’ of fossil fuels: EU

DUBAI: The UN’s COP28 talks in Dubai must “mark the beginning of the end” of fossil fuels, the European Union’s...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 05:17pm

Business & Finance

Dubai Chambers attracts 101 digital startups in 2023

Dubai looks to 'activate role of private sector as key driver of sustainable economic growth'

Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:16pm

Arts

10 prominent Pakistanis granted UAE Golden Visas

Ali Zafar, Maya Ali and Naseem Shah among many Pakistani celebrities who have received the coveted visa

Published 06 Dec, 2023 03:47pm

Europe

Russia’s Lavrov to visit UAE and Qatar on Dec. 8-10

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit the United Arab Emirates and Qatar on Dec. 8-10, Maria...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 03:42pm

Stocks

Gulf bourses mostly flat on falling oil prices; Saudi edges up

Gulf stock markets fell on Wednesday on falling oil prices, while Saudi Arabia’s shares edged up following two...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 03:40pm

Europe

Putin lands in Abu Dhabi on Middle East visit

ABU DHABI: President Vladimir Putin is in the United Arab Emirates for a rare visit outside the former Soviet Union...

Updated 06 Dec, 2023 10:20pm

South Asia

Iran court orders US to pay $50bn for Soleimani assassination

TEHRAN: A Tehran court has ordered the US government to pay nearly $50 billion in damages for assassinating a top...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 03:17pm

Middle East

UN climate chief slams ‘posturing’ in COP28 talks

DUBAI: UN climate chief Simon Stiell accused nations of “posturing” at the COP28 talks in Dubai on Wednesday and...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 03:07pm

Middle East

Israel, Hamas engage in fierce clashes in southern Gaza

GAZA: Israel’s military bombarded southern Gaza’s main city in what it said was the heaviest fighting since it began...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 03:02pm

South Asia

Chennai flooded as heavy rains from cyclone Michaung batter south India

CHENNAI/HYDERABAD: Rescuers used boats to reach people stranded in their homes amid widespread flooding in the...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 02:47pm

Middle East

Israel reviewing strike that harmed Lebanese troops, army says

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said on Wednesday it was reviewing a strike that harmed Lebanese troops in...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 02:34pm

World

Blinken, Wang discuss US diplomatic efforts in Middle East

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed his recent travel in the Middle East and US diplomatic efforts in the...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 02:33pm

South Asia

Indian govt seeks parliament nod for extra spending for FY24

NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Wednesday sought parliament’s approval for additional spending of 1.29 trillion...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 01:48pm

South Asia

Iran sends up rocket with test living capsule

DUBAI: Iran sent up a rocket with a test living space capsule on Wednesday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 01:45pm

Europe

Putin to talk oil in UAE and Saudi, to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and will hold...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 01:43pm

South Asia

India to probe Apollo Hospital Delhi’s alleged links to ‘cash for kidneys’ scandal

NEW DELHI/HYDERABAD: India’s health ministry has ordered a probe into Apollo Hospital Delhi, part of largest private...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 01:37pm

Europe

2023 to be hottest year on record after ‘extraordinary’ November

PARIS: This year will be the hottest in recorded history after an “extraordinary” November became the sixth...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 12:52pm

Europe

EU seeks agreement on world’s first AI law

BRUSSELS: The European Union will seek to thrash out an agreement on sweeping rules to regulate artificial...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 12:47pm

Asia

Indonesia volcano search effort focuses on last missing hiker

AGAM: Indonesian rescuers were searching on Wednesday for the final hiker who went missing after a volcano eruption...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 12:41pm

Europe

Ukraine air force says Russia launches 48 attack drones

Russia launched a total of 48 attack drones overnight on Ukraine, Ukraine’s air force said on Wednesday, adding that...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 11:40am

Asia

Death toll in Philippine ‘killer curve’ bus accident rises to 17

MANILA: A passenger severely injured when a bus plunged into a ravine in the central Philippines has died, taking...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 11:20am

USA

One in five children in rich countries lives in poverty: UNICEF

UNITED NATIONS: Sixty-nine million children – or more than one in five – live in poverty in the world’s 40 richest...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 10:55am

Asia

Ukraine’s Zelensky to join G7 leaders video summit Wednesday: Japan

TOKYO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join a video summit later Wednesday with the leaders of the G7,...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 10:42am

World

Air New Zealand aims to fly battery-powered plane by 2026

WELLINGTON: Air New Zealand said Wednesday it aims to become the first airline to fly an electric plane after...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 10:40am

USA

US signs defence cooperation agreement with Sweden

WASHINGTON: The United States and Sweden on Tuesday signed a first-ever defence cooperation agreement that will...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 10:37am

Middle East

Despite Gaza death toll soaring, US unlikely to rethink weapons supplies to Israel

WASHINGTON/LONDON/BEIRUT: Facing a soaring death toll from Israel’s renewed offensive in southern Gaza, the Biden...

Updated 06 Dec, 2023 10:49pm

World

Asian countries score high in key education survey

PARIS: Asian countries dominated the top spots in a keenly watched survey of education capabilities published...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am

World

EU approves ban on destruction of unsold clothing

BRUSSELS: The European Parliament and EU member states announced on Tuesday new rules to crack down on fast fashion...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am

World

Hamas officials join Mandela family for anniversary tributes

PRETORIA: Senior Hamas officials on Tuesday joined the family of Nelson Mandela to mark the 10th anniversary of his...

Updated 06 Dec, 2023 04:58am

World

Cyclone Michaung hits India’s south after 13 killed in floods, rain

BHUBANESWAR, (India): Cyclone Michaung barrelled into the southern Indian coast on Tuesday with winds of up to 110...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am

Europe

UK interior minister signs new Rwanda treaty to resurrect asylum plan

KIGALI/LONDON: Britain signed a new treaty with Rwanda on Tuesday which it said would overcome a court decision...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am

World

WFP suspends Yemen food aid in rebel-held areas

DUBAI: The World Food Programme said Tuesday it was suspending its food distribution in Houthi-controlled areas of...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am

World

Taliban rule ‘made girlhood illegal’, says Malala

JOHANNESBURG: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai said Tuesday that Taliban rule in Afghanistan has made...

Updated 06 Dec, 2023 02:12pm

World

China says Afghan Taliban must reform before full diplomatic ties

BEIJING: China said on Tuesday Afghanistan’s Taliban government will need to introduce political reforms, improve...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am

World

COP28 fossil fuel battle hardens

DUBAI: Battle lines on fossil fuels hardened at UN climate talks on Tuesday despite scientists warning that global...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am

World

Israel storms Khan Younis in southern Gaza

GAZA: Israeli forces stormed southern Gaza’s main city on Tuesday in what they called the most intense day of...

Updated 06 Dec, 2023 04:58am

World

Qatar emir slams ‘shameful’ inaction on Gaza war

DOHA: Qatar’s ruler hit out at “shameful” international inaction over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as he ...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am

World

US issues fresh Russia-related sanctions, targets defence procurement network

WASHINGTON: The United States imposed fresh Russia-related sanctions on Tuesday, targeting a defense procurement...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am

World

Alcohol taxes aren’t high enough: says WHO

LONDON: The World Health Organisation urged governments on Tuesday to increase taxes on alcoholic drinks and impose...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am

World

Saudi Arabia offers tax breaks for companies moving regional HQs to Riyadh

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it will offer tax incentives for foreign companies that locate their regional...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am

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Commodity

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 10	158.72 ▲ 0.65
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 10	0.83 ▲ 0.0054
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 10	1.33 ▼ -0.0088
Euro to USD / Nov 10	1.12 ▼ -0.0051
SOFR % / Nov 9	3.88 ▼ -0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 10	7,520.93
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 10	60,459.58
Nasdaq / Nov 10	25,065.88
Hang Seng / Nov 10	24,557.04
FTSE 100 / Nov 10	10,751.59
Dow Jones / Nov 10	52,231.89
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 10	26,347.45
France CAC40 / Nov 10	8,278.59
India Sensex / Nov 9	81,106.65

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 11	338
Diesel/Litre / Nov 11	371
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 10	86.32
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 10	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 10	369,372
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 10	4,036.47
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 10	82.51

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Security Investment Bank / Nov 10 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	8.53 ▲ 1 (13.28%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 10 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	8.96 ▲ 1 (12.56%)
Altern Energy / Nov 10 Altern Energy Limited(ALTN)	6.50 ▲ 0.6 (10.17%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 10 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	14.14 ▲ 1.29 (10.04%)
Wahdat Poultry Farm / Nov 10 Wahdat Poultry Farm Limited(WAHDAT)	14.92 ▲ 1.36 (10.03%)
Metro Steel / Nov 10 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	21.96 ▲ 2 (10.02%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 10 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	20.97 ▲ 1.91 (10.02%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 10 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	82.02 ▲ 7.46 (10.01%)
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency / Nov 10 The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Ltd(GEMPACRA)	37.60 ▲ 3.42 (10.01%)
Liven Pharma / Nov 10 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	34.62 ▲ 3.15 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 10 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.29 ▼ -0.34 (-12.93%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Nov 10 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.18 ▼ -0.91 (-11.25%)
Frontier Ceramics / Nov 10 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	93.96 ▼ -10.44 (-10%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 10 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	78.76 ▼ -8.75 (-10%)
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 10 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	77.45 ▼ -8.1 (-9.47%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Nov 10 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	20 ▼ -2.04 (-9.26%)
Mughal Energy / Nov 10 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	32.02 ▼ -3.23 (-9.16%)
Nadeem Tex. / Nov 10 Nadeem Textile Mills Limited(NATM)	65.02 ▼ -5.66 (-8.01%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 10 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	235 ▼ -19.97 (-7.83%)
Data Agro / Nov 10 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	151.60 ▼ -11.13 (-6.84%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Nov 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	69,968,776 ▼ -0.65
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 10 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	46,399,977 ▲ 0.2
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	42,177,945 ▲ 0.12
Fauji Cement / Nov 10 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	38,415,129 ▲ 5.44
Maple Leaf Cement / Nov 10 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	33,123,031 ▲ 6.86
B.O.Punjab / Nov 10 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	32,293,007 ▲ 1.01
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 10 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	30,370,044 ▲ 1.26
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 10 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	28,125,134 ▼ -0.34
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 10 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	27,247,478 ▼ -8.1
TPL Properties / Nov 10 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	25,644,572 ▲ 0.43

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