Geneva, Oct 9 (IANS) The World Health Organization’s first report on vision warns that the excessive time children spend indoors is linked to an increase in eye conditions such as myopia. The report published on Tuesday has not linked these increasing problems directly to the use of smartphones or any other kind of screen, the … Read more
Riyadh, Oct 9 (IANS) The Council of Ministers on Tuesday reemphasized the Kingdoms readiness to meet the world oil needs as the most reliable, safe and independent oil exporter of the world. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the weekly session of the Cabinet at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, the Saudi Gazette … Read more
Islamabad, Oct 9 (IANS) Pakistan’s ruling Imran Khan government has broken all previous records in borrowing money merely in the first year of its tenure. According to the official data, during the one-year regime of the present government Rs 7,509 billion (Pakistani currency) increase was recorded in the total debt of the country. A report … Read more
Beijing, Oct 8 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Tuesday, with both sides pledging to enhance cooperation between the two countries. Khan is here to attend the closing ceremony of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 Beijing and pay a working visit. Li first expressed his sincere … Read more
Lahore, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistan’s Christian community has expressed its oppostion the new marriage law promulgated for the community, with its representatives contending that some of its provisions are not compatible with their religious teachings and the Bible. Addressing a press conference in the Press Club here, the Christian community’s representatives, from the Catholic Church, … Read more
Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) The new managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva warned of an economic slowdown in 2019 in 90 per cent of the world during her first speech at the helm of the multilateral organization. “In 2019, we expect slower growth in nearly 90 per cent of the world. … Read more
Ankara, Oct 8 (IANS) Turkey’s Ministry of Defence said all preparations for a military operation against the Syrian Kurdish PYG/YPG forces in northern Syria were complete and the Armed Forces would not tolerate a terror corridor along its border. “Establishment of a safe zone/a peace corridor is necessary for giving a safe life to Syrians … Read more
Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) The new managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, on Tuesday said that the trade war between the United States and China is taking its toll on the world’s economic activity in general, and on the manufacturing sector in particular. “We have spoken in the past about the dangers … Read more
Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday highlighted US-Turkey relations amid broad criticism against his decision to withdraw US troops from northern Syria where Turkish offensive has been underway. “So many people conveniently forget that Turkey is a big trading partner of the United States, in fact they make the structural steel … Read more
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Union Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, who was admitted to Escorts Hospital after he complained of breathing problem on Monday, was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday. “He is perfectly all right. He had gone to hospital for routine check-up,” said a source adding that … Read more
By Arul Louis United Nations, Oct 8 (IANS) Some UN agency personnel are able to operate in Kashmir, where Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned about the situation, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday. Replying to a reporter’s question, he said: “We are obviously concerned and continue to be concerned about the situation in Kashmir. … Read more
United Nations, Oct 8 (IANS) UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world organisation is facing its “worst financial crisis in a decade” and could run out of funds to pay salaries and payments to others by next month, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday. With only 129 of the 193 members … Read more
Kuwait City, Oct 8 (IANS) Kuwait and the United States on Tuesday signed a deal to bolster cooperation on aviation security. The deal was inked by Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Xinhua news agency reported. After signing the agreement, DGCA’s President Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah said … Read more
Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Two-time Indian Super League winners Chennaiyin FC and I-League outfit Gokulam Kerala FC played out a 1-1 pre-season friendly draw here on Tuesday. New signing Rafael Crivellaro gave CFC an early lead from the spot as Andre Ettienne leveled the scoreline for the visitors later in the first half. This was … Read more
Beijing, Oct 8 (IANS) Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India for an informal summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Beijing on Tuesday moderated its stand on Kashmir, saying the issue should be resolved between India and Pakistan through dialogue and consultation. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang, to a query on … Read more
Shanghai, Oct 8 (IANS) Roger Federer beat Spanish player Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-2, 7-6 (5) at Shanghai Masters to advance to the third round. Federer and Ramos only met twice before the match in Shanghai and each sealed one victory. It was at Shanghai Masters in 2015 that the Swiss tennis legend had a three-set loss … Read more
By Saiyed Moziz Imam New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) In what can stir a new North-vs-South debate, Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh Jitin Prasada has said that the Lok Sabha was getting more representation from South India than North India because of the prevailing distribution of seats. Prasada, a member of the Congress Working Committee … Read more
Srinagar, Oct 8 (IANS) The Department of Horticulture, Planning and Marketing on Tuesday revised prices of Apples in the state of Jammu and Kashmir according to the fruit grade and type of packaging material under Market Intervention Scheme (MIS). “Accordingly, for Delicious Apple variety, Rs 58 per kilogram has been fixed for Grade A, Rs … Read more
London, Oct 8 (IANS) Ben Stokes’ wife Clare on Tuesday rubbished reports of the England all rounder choking her at the Professional Cricketers’ Association Awards Fiftieth Anniversary party. Photographs that were released by a British website showed Stokes with his left hand just above his wife’s throat but Clare said that it was anything but … Read more
Beijing, Oct 8 (IANS) China’s Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Xu Qiliang said on Tuesday that his country is willing to keep advancing the ties with Pakistan and between their militaries. Xu made the remarks when meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa, who reached China ahead of an official visit by … Read more