News Archives for World - 2024-05-20

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Europe

Western aid to Ukraine too slow, risks from U.S. election limited, Zelenskiy says

KYIV: Western allies are taking too long to make key decisions on military support for Ukraine, President Volodymyr...

Published 20 May, 2024 10:47pm

World

Biden says ICC move on arrest warrants for Israeli leaders ‘outrageous’

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday slammed the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s application for...

Published 20 May, 2024 10:34pm

World

Source close to Hezbollah says 4 dead in Israeli strikes on Lebanon

BEIRUT: A source close to Hezbollah said four fighters were killed Monday in south Lebanon, with the Iran-backed...

Published 20 May, 2024 10:21pm

Middle East

Iran chief of staff orders probe into presidential helicopter crash: media

TEHRAN: Iran’s military chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri ordered on Monday a probe into the cause of a helicopter...

Published 20 May, 2024 08:38pm

South Asia

Indian police arrest 4 Sri Lankans for suspected Islamic State links

AHMEDABAD: India’s anti-terror police have arrested four Sri Lankan nationals in the western Indian city of...

Published 20 May, 2024 06:59pm

South Asia

Chinese foreign minister meets Russia’s Lavrov, calls for close cooperation

BEIJING: China and Russia should increase mutual support, stabilise the foundation of their cooperation and maintain...

Published 20 May, 2024 06:48pm

USA

Trump trial resumes, closing arguments expected next week

NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s trial on charges of covering up hush money payments to a porn star began inching towards...

Published 20 May, 2024 06:34pm

Europe

Two killed by Russian shelling in south Ukraine

KYIV: Russian shelling killed two people in southern Ukraine, regional authorities said Monday, after the country...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:41pm

Middle East

35,562 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7

DUBAI: More than 35,562 Palestinians have been killed and 79,652 injured in the Israeli military offensive on Gaza...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:41pm

Middle East

Strikes pound Gaza as Israel voices ‘duty’ to expand Rafah incursion

RAFAH: Air strikes and shelling hit Gaza on Monday, witnesses said, as battles raged in the besieged territory’s...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:35pm

Europe

Russia ready to assist Iran in Raisi crash investigation, says Shoigu

MOSCOW: Russia is ready to provide assistance to Iran’s investigation into the cause of the helicopter crash that...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:32pm

Europe

Greece urges EU defend consumers against multinationals

ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on the EU to take on multinationals unfairly restricting the...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:29pm

Middle East

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM, defence chief and 3 Hamas leaders

Decision equates victim with executioner, Hamas official says

Updated 20 May, 2024 10:12pm

Middle East

World leaders mourn Ebrahim Raisi death

World leaders expressed sorrow over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials in a helicopter...

Updated 20 May, 2024 10:28pm

Europe

Vladimir Putin says Iran’s Raisi was an ‘outstanding’ leader

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday hailed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi as an “outstanding...

Published 20 May, 2024 01:47pm

Middle East

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iran’s top diplomat

TEHRAN: Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who has died in a helicopter crash along with president...

Published 20 May, 2024 01:42pm

Europe

UK and Finland to deepen ties in face of ‘Russian aggression’: London

LONDON: Britain and Finland will sign a new strategic partnership on Monday to strengthen ties and counter the...

Published 20 May, 2024 01:26pm

Europe

London court set to rule on Julian Assange extradition

LONDON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could find out on Monday whether he has won a reprieve in his last-ditch UK...

Published 20 May, 2024 01:04pm

Africa

African Union ‘strongly condemns’ DR Congo coup bid

NAIROBI: The head of the African Union Commission said he was following events in the Democratic Republic of Congo...

Published 20 May, 2024 12:23pm

South Asia

India’s Modi says ‘deeply saddened and shocked’ by Raisi’s death

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday he was “deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise”...

Published 20 May, 2024 12:14pm

Asia

Saudi crown prince postpones Japan trip citing king’s health, Tokyo says

TOKYO: Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has postponed his visit to Japan scheduled to begin on Monday...

Published 20 May, 2024 10:41am

South Asia

India begins voting in fifth phase as Mumbai, Gandhi family boroughs head to polls

MUMBAI: India began voting in the fifth phase of its mammoth general elections on Monday, with seats in the...

Published 20 May, 2024 10:35am

World

Who is Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s interim president?

Here are some key facts about Mohammad Mokhber, 68, Iran’s first vice president who became interim president on the...

Published 20 May, 2024 10:02am

Middle East

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash, official says

Search teams locate the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province

Updated 20 May, 2024 10:18pm

USA

‘Unhinged,’ ‘crooked’: Trump and Biden trade campaign trail barbs

ATLANTA: Donald Trump used an expletive to attack Joe Biden during an address to an influential gun group Saturday,...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am

World

Taiwan’s new president to extend goodwill to China in inauguration speech

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s next president Lai Ching-te will express “concrete” goodwill towards China in his ...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am

World

Paris Olympics economic impact estimated at 6.7-11.1bn euros: study

PARIS: The Paris Olympics this year will generate an economic gain of 6.7-11.1 billion euros (7.2-11.9 billion...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am

Asia

China launches anti-dumping probe into EU, US, Japan, Taiwan plastics

BEIJING: China’s commerce ministry on Sunday launched an anti-dumping probe into POM copolymers, a type of...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am

World

Two Israeli soldiers killed in south Gaza, military says

JERUSALEM: Two Israeli soldiers were killed in a battle in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, the military said on...

Published 20 May, 2024 12:02am

Europe

Turkey’s Erdogan offers Iran ‘all necessary support’ in Raisi search

ISTANBUL: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said he was “profoundly saddened” at news of the...

Published 20 May, 2024 12:01am

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Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 11	276.82 ▼ -0.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 11	276.62 ▼ -0.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 12	159.82 ▲ 0.14
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 12	0.83 ▲ 0.0003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 12	1.33 ▼ -0.0019
Euro to USD / Nov 12	1.11 ▼ -0.0017
SOFR % / Nov 10	3.89 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 12	81,896.37
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 12	60,792.29
Hang Seng / Nov 12	24,032.15
FTSE 100 / Nov 12	10,860.32
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 12	26,973.67
France CAC40 / Nov 12	8,387.88
S&P 500 / Nov 11	7,619.38
Nasdaq / Nov 11	25,466.19
Dow Jones / Nov 11	52,486.49

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 13	335
Diesel/Litre / Nov 13	364
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 12	86.29
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 12	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 12	357,112
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 12	3,978
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 12	82.48

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Nov 12 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	8.55 ▲ 0.86 (11.18%)
Security Investment Bank / Nov 12 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	10.53 ▲ 1 (10.49%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 12 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	10.96 ▲ 1 (10.04%)
Crescent Fib. / Nov 12 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	76.84 ▲ 6.99 (10.01%)
Prosperity Weav / Nov 12 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	61.02 ▲ 5.55 (10.01%)
Ansari Sug. / Nov 12 Ansari Sugar Mills Limited(ANSM)	26.62 ▲ 2.42 (10%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 12 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	99.24 ▲ 9.02 (10%)
Arpak Int. / Nov 12 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	138.71 ▲ 12.61 (10%)
Asim Textile / Nov 12 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	67.07 ▲ 6.1 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Nov 12 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	604.11 ▲ 54.92 (10%)

Stock	Price
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 12 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.26 ▼ -0.2 (-43.48%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Nov 12 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	3.76 ▼ -0.6 (-13.76%)
Hira Textile / Nov 12 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.25 ▼ -0.5 (-10.53%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 12 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	20.76 ▼ -2.31 (-10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 12 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	77.98 ▼ -8.66 (-10%)
J.K.Spinning / Nov 12 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	372.26 ▼ -41.36 (-10%)
Popular Islamic / Nov 12 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	152.93 ▼ -16.99 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 12 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	14 ▼ -1.55 (-9.97%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 12 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	210.18 ▼ -23.09 (-9.9%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 12 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	76.60 ▼ -8.09 (-9.55%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	190,622,572 ▲ 0.03
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 12 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	147,355,708 ▼ -0.31
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 12 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	55,342,344 ▲ 0.03
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 12 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	35,381,209 ▲ 0.1
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 12 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	34,091,021 ▲ 0.08
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Nov 12 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	30,204,209 ▲ 0.04
Hascol Petrol / Nov 12 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	22,959,535 ▲ 0.24
Pak Elektron / Nov 12 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	21,421,963 ▲ 0.36
B.O.Punjab / Nov 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,558,575 ▼ -0.39
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 12 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	19,339,405 ▼ -0.29

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