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Israel kills 38 Palestinians in Gaza in a day
Monitoring Desk GAZA: At least 38 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in the past 24 hours, and one body has been recovered from the rubble, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry. The UN’s humanitarian...
27-03-2025
Seifert blitz as New Zealand crush Pakistan to win series 4-1
AFP WELLINGTON: A destructive Tim Seifert ensured New Zealand made short work of their 129-run target to win the final Twenty20 against Pakistan by eight wickets on Wednesday and take the series 4-1. Seifert, who made an unbeaten...
27-03-2025
Pakistan to issue first Panda Bond in China this year: Finance Minister
APP BEIJING: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has revealed that Pakistan is preparing to issue its first-ever Panda Bond in the Chinese market this calendar year. “I have been advocating, and I am very keen, that Pakistan—taking...
27-03-2025
Apple says Indonesia iPhone sales ban ends in April
AFP JAKARTA: Teach giant Apple announced on Wednesday the iPhone 16 will be available in Indonesia from next month, indicating the sales ban in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy had been lifted. The government in October prohibited...
27-03-2025
Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills five, including senior Hamas leader
Monitoring Desk GAZA: An Israeli airstrike on Sunday night hit the largest hospital in southern Gaza, killing five people, including a Hamas political leader. The Gaza health ministry said the strike hit the surgery department...
25-03-2025
China promotes business potential to Apple, Pfizer and other US companies
BEIJING: China sought to reassure foreign corporate chiefs of the country’s business potential when Vice Premier He Lifeng met with the heads of Apple, Pfizer, Mastercard, Cargill and others on Sunday. He also met with pharmaceutical...
25-03-2025
Turkiye detains more than 1,000 in protests since Istanbul mayor’s arrest
Monitoring Desk ISTANBUL: Turkiye rocked by street protests over jailing of Istanbul mayor. Interior minister says 123 police officers hurt in protests. Detained people include nine journalists. Turkish authorities have detained...
25-03-2025
Pope calls for immediate end to Israeli strikes on Gaza
Monitoring Desk VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis called Sunday for an “immediate” end to Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, and for the resumption of dialogue for the release of hostages and a “definitive ceasefire.” “I am...
24-03-2025
Gaza death toll passes 50,000 in Israel’s military aggression
Monitoring Desk GAZA: More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip, the enclave’s Health Ministry said Sunday — a grim indicator of the conflict’s continued lethality less...
24-03-2025
Saudi Arabia’s PIF at forefront as Gulf wealth funds approach $18tn by 2030
Web Desk RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and five of its regional counterparts are on track to control $18 trillion in assets by 2030, marking a 50 percent surge from the end of 2024, according to an analysis. In...
24-03-2025
Ambassador Munir Akram holds farewell reception in New York
APP UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s outgoing Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, gave a largely attended farewell reception at his official residence. Heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the United Nations, senior...
24-03-2025
Israel retakes Netzarim Corridor, again splitting Gaza in half
Monitoring Desk GAZA: Israeli troops have retaken the Netzarim Corridor that split Gaza in half, restricting Palestinians’ movement, after withdrawing last month as part of the ceasefire deal. At least 436 Palestinians, including...
20-03-2025