Trump rules out US troops for Ukraine

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out sending US troops to back up any Ukraine peace deal but suggested air support instead, as European nations began hashing out security guarantees ahead of a potential Russia summit. In a flurry of diplomacy aimed at ending the war, Trump brought Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European … Read more

Rs40b fine on mills termed ‘wrong’

[ ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Tuesday said that a fine of Rs40 billion on sugar mills imposed by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) was “politically motivated” and was totally wrong. He ruled out that sugar millers were involved in recent prices hike; rather … Read more

Frozen in Flashbulbs

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Every 19th August, World Photography Day is observed across the globe — a celebration of the art, science, and history of the photograph that honours all aspects of the medium. Nowhere is the power of photography more vividly felt than in the world of show business. From Hollywood glamour to Lollywood vibrancy, from red carpets to … Read more

India, China agree to resume direct flights

NEW DELHI: India and China agreed on Tuesday to resume direct flights and step up trade and investment flows as the neighbours rebuild ties damaged by a 2020 border clash. The Asian giants are cautiously strengthening ties against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy, staging a series of high-level bilateral visits. … Read more

UK town wins bid to empty asylum-seeker hotel

LONDON: A UK judge on Tuesday blocked asylum seekers from being housed at a hotel in a town which has witnessed violent protests, dealing a blow to the government. The high court judge approved a request by the local authority in Epping, northeast of London, for a temporary injunction to stop migrants from being housed … Read more

Moody’s upgrades deposit ratings of Pak banks

[ KARACHI: Moody’s Ratings has upgraded to Caa1 from Caa2 the local and foreign-currency long-term deposit ratings of five Pakistani banks namely Allied Bank Limited (ABL), Habib Bank Limited (HBL), MCB Bank, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and United Bank Limited (UBL). “We have also upgraded the baseline credit assessments (BCAs) and adjusted BCAs for … Read more

Air Canada attendants end strike

MONTREAL: Air Canada flight attendants ended their strike Tuesday after reaching a tentative deal with the carrier, which said it will work to restore full service for its 130,000 daily passengers. Roughly 10,000 flight attendants walked off the job after midnight Saturday, insisting Air Canada had failed to address their demands for higher pay and … Read more