India, US close to signing first phase of trade deal: Indian minister – World
India and the United States are “about 99 per cent” done with the first tranche of a trade deal, the commerce minister said, as a US delegation began talks in New Delhi on Tuesday. The delegation, led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, is holding three days of talks […]
Russian drones, missiles strike Ukraine in major attack; 10 dead, dozens wounded – World
Russian drones and missiles pounded Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv and Dnipro early on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people and wounding about 100, authorities said, following days of warnings about Moscow’s plans for a major assault. Russia has targeted Ukraine’s power supply and infrastructure in a war now more than four years old, while […]
New Zealand joins Australia, EU in banning Israeli occupiers amid rising West Bank violence
Wellington imposes travel bans on 3 Israelis accused of helping expand illegal settlements through violence New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY New Zealand has joined Australia and the EU in imposing travel bans on three Israelis accused of using violence to expand illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, adding to growing […]
Karachi woman gave birth in JPMC washroom, inquiry report confirms – Pakistan
• Committee finds woman in labour was denied ultrasound examination and advised to walk around• Disciplinary action recommended against RMO held responsible for negligence KARACHI: An inquiry committee formed to investigate reports that a pregnant woman gave birth to a child in a Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) washroom has concluded that the delivery took […]
Trump loses his temper with Netanyahu in expletive-laden call on Israel’s escalation in Lebanon: report – World
United States President Donald Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the latter’s escalation in Lebanon in an expletive-laden phone call on Monday, according to American news outlet Axios. The report cited two US officials and a third source briefed on the call. It said that Trump called Netanyahu “crazy” and accused […]
Google parent Alphabet to raise $80 bn to fuel AI expansion
Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta are collectively on track to pour roughly $700 billion into AI data centers, chips Shares rose over 5% to a record $315.9, lifting the company’s market value to $3.82 trillion. PHOTO: REUTERS Google parent Alphabet announced Monday it plans to raise up to $80 billion in stock to fund a major […]
Woman gave birth in Karachi JPMC washroom, inquiry report confirms – Pakistan
• Committee finds woman in labour was denied ultrasound examination and advised to walk around• Disciplinary action recommended against RMO held responsible for negligence KARACHI: An inquiry committee formed to investigate reports that a pregnant woman gave birth to a child in a Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) washroom has concluded that the delivery took […]
Jailer moves court for Anmol Pinky’s hearing via video link – Pakistan
KARACHI: A senior jail official on Monday filed an application seeking the appearance of suspected cocaine dealer Anmol Pinky before the court via video link due to security concerns. Pinky was scheduled to appear in person before a court on Monday in two cases, including those relating to the possession of drugs and an illegal […]
Panic gives way to confidence as PSX rebounds from selloff
Strong buying in banking, cement, automobile and energy stocks helps the KSE-100 index gains over 800 points KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a strong recovery on Tuesday as the trading session reflected a classic battle between panic and confidence, with the market demonstrating remarkable resilience after Monday’s sharp selloff. The benchmark KSE-100 Index […]
Mixed messaging – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THE latest US strikes on Iranian targets have added another layer of uncertainty to an already tense situation in the Middle East. Washington says the attacks were in response to Iranian actions and were meant to protect US personnel and interests. Iran has condemned the strikes and responded with military action of its own. Every […]