Germany’s Scholz in Uzbekistan as he seeks energy, resources
TASHKENT: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in Uzbekistan on Monday, where he expressed an interest in “utilising...
Legal Aid Society, Bond Advertising join forces to launch ‘Awaz Sab Ki’
Initiative aimed at protection and promotion of religious freedom
Pakistani man to appear in US court on assassination plot charges
NEW YORK: A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran is set to appear in US court on Monday on charges of scheming to...
Gunvor Group keen to invest in petroleum sector, says Pakistan govt
Gunvor Group, a leading global commodities trading company, has expressed a keen interest in the country’s petroleum...
US stocks open week in mixed fashion
NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were mixed early Monday as markets attempt to build off last week’s gains ahead of a...
Gulf markets end mixed ahead of Fed rate decision
Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday as investors await a likely cut to U.S. interest rates this week,...
China beat Pakistan in shootout to enter Asian Hockey Champions Trophy final
In a massive upset, China stunned Pakistan 2-0 in a shootout to enter the Asian Champions Trophy final at the Moqi...
KSE-100 closes 158 points higher as profit-taking trims intra-day gains
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed 158 points higher on Monday as profit-taking...
Israeli minister says time running out for diplomatic solution with Hezbollah in Lebanon
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday that the window...
UNRWA chief: Gaza polio vaccination coverage has reached 90%
DUBAI: Polio vaccination coverage in Gaza has reached 90%, the head of the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency...
Polish PM announces $260mn in aid for storm-affected areas
WARSAW: Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Monday announced millions of dollars in aid for those in Poland hit by Storm...
Metals, energy boost Indian shares to record highs
BENGALURU: Indian shares hit record highs on Monday, underpinned by rising metal stocks on a favorable U.S. rate cut...
Aluminium rallies on technical support, weaker dollar
LONDON: Aluminium prices rose through key resistance levels on Monday, supported by lower inventory, a weaker dollar...
Stock markets diverge before Fed as China woes weigh
LONDON: European and Asian stock markets diverged Monday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s first...
Oil prices edge higher ahead of Fed interest rate decision
LONDON: Oil prices edged higher on Monday as ongoing disruption to U.S. Gulf oil infrastructure balanced persistent...
Gold price hits fresh record high of Rs268,000 per tola in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan maintained their upward trajectory on Monday in line with the increase in international...
South African rand gains, interest rates in focus this week
JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand gained in early trade on Monday, as markets geared up for a week packed with...
Sri Lanka recall batsman Fernando for New Zealand series
Sri Lanka recalled top-order batsman Oshada Fernando to their 16-member squad announced on Monday for their two-Test...
London stocks lose ground as pound rises on bets of bigger Fed rate cut
London’s blue-chip stock index edged lower on Monday as a rising British pound weighed on export-oriented companies,...
Kenya’s shilling stable; tea sector FX inflows to boost
NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was steady on Monday, and was expected to gain ground, bolstered by dollar inflows from...
Gulf markets gain on Fed rate cut outlook
Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday amid expectations of a US interest rate cut this week,...
Russian rouble weakens despite central bank rate hike
MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened against the US dollar on Monday despite the central bank’s surprise...
Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemns apparent assassination attempt on Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned on Monday what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt on...
European stocks start week lower before key rate calls
LONDON: European stock markets retreated at the open Monday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s first...
Gaza rescuers say at least 18 killed in Israeli strikes
GAZA STRIP: Gaza rescuers and medics said Israeli air strikes killed at least 18 people across the Palestinian...