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KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increased significantly on Wednesday, following gains in the international market, as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s rate decision and guidance on the future direction of monetary policy. The price of gold rose by Rs7,900 per tola to reach Rs457,236, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers … Read more
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.
[Here’s how to read the Federal Reserve’s economic projections like a pro.
Bloc seeks greater role for Global South in AI governance, promotes open-source models and shared infrastructure Officials, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal pose … Read more
[The Federal Reserve increased its key rate by a quarter of a percentage point, but mortgages and other consumer loans have already trended higher.
The winners of this year’s Nikon Small World in Motion competition showcase the wiggly, feathery, undulating beauty of invisible life.
Sellers are relisting banned products under new names, dodging bans by Amazon, Temu and TikTok Boxes of Likas Papaya Soap, Parley 24k Gold Beauty Cream, and Parley Goldie Beauty Cream. Photo/Reuters More than 20 banned skin-bleaching products containing mercury are available for purchase on third-party marketplaces run by Amazon, Temu and TikTok Shop in several … Read more
. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian interests are pushing the region toward a major crisis. Reports of a drone attack over the holy city of Makkah are highly condemnable and unacceptable under any norms of warfare. Though the Houthis have denied the attack, it could still lead to widespread repercussions, as even the slightest strategic … Read more
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There are now more than 100,000 centenarians in Japan, a record for a country famous for its longevity. Japan’s health ministry released data on Tuesday showing that there are now 107,677 people who are at least 100 years old, an increase of nearly 8,000 since last year. The oldest woman, Fuyo Kishimoto from Kyoto, is … Read more