Canadian police charge Indian government has links to violent crimes in Canada
Unnamed agents of the Indian government are alleged to have been involved in violent crimes in Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said on Monday. As a result of the investigation, Canada expelled six Indian diplomats from Canada, including the Indian high commissioner, after unearthing evidence that they are “persons of interest” in crimes in Canada. In a statement, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said keeping Canadians safe is the fundamental job of the Canadian government. The investigation also uncovered a link between Indian diplomats and activities such as the gathering of information on Canadians on the orders of New Delhi. As well, he said victims of coercion or other crimes involving Indian agents should come forward.
Source:The Nation
October 15, 2024 15:22 UTC
Harris struggles to restore momentum in neck-and-neck race
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump is invoking a vision of an extreme new White House term that would transform America and rock the world. And Vice President Kamala Harris has only three weeks to avert it, as she struggles to restore momentum in a neck-and-neck race to Election Day. Trump also said CBS should lose its license because he faults its editorial choices over a Harris interview on “60 Minutes” that he declined to sit for. And a Supreme Court ruling granting presidents substantial immunity suggests few impediments to imperial executive power. One must question, are they afraid that people will see that he is too weak and unstable?” she asked.
Source:The Nation
October 15, 2024 14:41 UTC
Conference proposes SCO bank
photo: REUTERSBusiness leaders have called for the establishment of a dedicated investment and trade development bank within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), aimed at facilitating transactions in local currencies. The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Golden Ring Economic Forum (GREF) at FPCCI Regional Office Lahore organised a roundtable Conference on "SCO and Pakistan's Economic Interests," according to a press statement released on Monday. The FPCCI vice president said that the SCO member states are rich in natural resources, have large labour forces, and play crucial roles in regional trade, energy supply, and geopolitical stability. Sheikh, the FPCCI President, stressed the importance of regional cooperation in the evolving global economic landscape. Other proposals included the creation of an SCO Energy Council, an SCO Environment Agency, and an SCO Education Framework to promote degree equivalence and shared curricula across member countries.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 15, 2024 10:41 UTC
Left Behind
Given the current international economic conditions, these nations are increasingly vulnerable to price shocks and natural disasters, lacking any recourse from global organisations as market-related support has vanished. Instead of addressing what should be our primary objective—lifting millions out of poverty and creating a stable economy—resources are being diverted elsewhere. China and India have successfully lifted millions from poverty in recent decades. The report paints a damning picture of a world prioritising imperialist warmongering, leaving the most vulnerable to fend for themselves. The future looks increasingly bleak unless we shift our focus to genuinely supporting these countries and their people.
Source:The Nation
October 15, 2024 02:54 UTC
Leweling rockets Germany past Dutch and into Nations League quarterfinals
MUNICH, Germany: A 63-minute rocket from debutant Jamie Leweling gave Germany a 1-0 win over a limp Netherlands in Munich on Monday and a first appearance in the Nations League knockout rounds. Leweling had an early goal ruled out for the tightest of offsides before blasting in a loose ball from a Joshua Kimmich corner. “We had lots of new players, some young players, unfortunately lots of injuries but you didnt notice much of a difference. The coach gave Leweling and Oliver Baumann their first caps, while Aleksandar Pavlovic and Angelo Stiller started for the first time. Despite pressing the Dutch into a series of mistakes playing out from goal, Germany failed to carve another clear opportunity in the first half.
Source:The Nation
October 14, 2024 22:35 UTC
S&P 500 hits intraday record as chip stocks surge ahead of key earnings, economic data
A street sign for Wall Street is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, New York, US, July 19, 2021. Five of the 11 S&P 500 sectors inched higher, with Technology shares in the lead, gaining 1.5%. Forty-one S&P 500 companies are expected to report results this week, including Bank of America, Citigroup, Johnson & Johnson and Netflix. Year-over-year third-quarter earnings growth for the S&P 500 is estimated at 4.9%, according to data compiled by LSEG on Friday. The S&P 500 posted 32 new 52-week highs and one new low, while the Nasdaq Composite recorded 79 new highs and 36 new lows.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 14, 2024 20:32 UTC
Nile basin nations say key accord has come into force
The strike was a shock to residents, and it exacerbated fears that Israel would expand its offensive deeper into Lebanon. Some 1.2 million people have fled southern and eastern Lebanon, where the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has been concentrated. Hezbollah has fired thousands of rockets into Israel over the past year in support of Hamas’ war with Israel in Gaza. Israel’s ensuing war against Hamas has left more than 42,000 people dead in Gaza, according to local health officials. “Over the coming days, additional US military personnel and THAAD battery components will continue to arrive in Israel,” Ryder said.
Source:The Nation
October 14, 2024 18:51 UTC
Moon race, private competition in focus as space powers gather in Milan
This year’s conference will put the space minds of two top rivals – the U.S. and China – under one roof. “This is the most exciting time in space since the Apollo era in the 1960s,” he told Reuters. NASA administrator Bill Nelson is expected to rally support at IAC for agency’s strategy to tap private companies to replace the ageing International Space Station after its 2030 retirement. The U.S. and China are also racing to land this decade the first humans on the moon since the last American Apollo mission in 1972. The two space powers are aggressively courting partner countries and leaning heavily on private companies for their moon programmes, shaping the space objectives of smaller space agencies along the way.
Source:The Patriot
October 14, 2024 17:56 UTC
Salman Khan’s security tightened after Baba Siddique’s murder
Siddique and Salman were close friends. Since Siddique shared a close bond with Salman Khan, police have stepped up security outside Khan’s Galaxy Apartment in Bandra. Siddique was famous for hosting Iftar parties every year, attended by many celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. After the attack, Salman Khan, Zaheer Iqbal, and Shilpa Shetty visited Lilavati Hospital to pay their respects. Baba Siddique’s death has left both the political and Bollywood communities in shock.
Source:The Patriot
October 14, 2024 16:40 UTC
Can Retailo’s SaaS gamble pay off?
A few years ago, a quiet tech revolution began brewing in Pakistan’s labyrinthine retail sector. As Pakistan’s tech sector finally started to attract serious amounts of venture capital from global investors, the sector that attracted the most money by far were the multiple players that set about trying to modernise this large segment of the Pakistani economy. Four companies jumped into the fray, and each raised massive sums of money, or at least massive by Pakistani standards: Bazaar ($108 million in total capital raised), Dastgyr ($41 million raised), Retailo ($60 million raised), and Tajir ($19 million raised). The thesis was straightforward: the retail sector may have narrow margins, but its filled with multiple layers of middlemen for every product. Three of the four companies got their start in 2020, with only Tajir having started earlier in 2018.
Source:Pakistan Today
October 14, 2024 16:13 UTC
Pakistan, China sign MoUs, inaugurate Gwadar airport during Premier Li Qiang's visit
Pakistan and China on Monday signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in various sectors during Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Islamabad, where he was welcomed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to Express News, Premier Li Qiang arrived at the Noor Khan Airbase on a four-day official visit. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally greeted the Chinese premier, and later hosted him at the Prime Minister’s House for a luncheon in his honour. Premier Li Qiang expressed his optimism for the future of Pakistan-China relations, highlighting the enduring friendship between the two countries. During the visit, Premier Li will also meet with President Asif Ali Zardari, parliamentary leaders, and senior military officials.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 14, 2024 15:44 UTC
Shoppers clash over limited edition Wicked Stanley Cups at Target
The Stanley Cup craze shows no signs of slowing down, as a viral TikTok video revealed shoppers at Target nearly coming to blows over the new, limited edition Wicked Stanley Cups. The exclusive collaboration between Stanley and Wicked, available only at Target, has sparked a frenzy among fans eager to get their hands on the coveted tumblers. Target shoppers nearly get into a brawl over Stanley’s Wicked cups in new TikTok. pic.twitter.com/so1bw0RX0M — Pop Base (@PopBase) October 13, 2024The viral incident, posted on October 13, 2024, shows shoppers scrambling to secure the highly sought-after 40 oz and 20 oz Stanley x Wicked H2.0 FlowState Quencher Tumblers. Both sizes of the Wicked Stanley Cups quickly sold out online, with links to the 40 oz and 20 oz tumblers shared by Funko Finderz on social media.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 14, 2024 09:10 UTC
Netflix has no chill
The Jeff Goldblum-starrer tv series Kaos launched its debut season two months ago on Netflix. But for one of the major paid streaming services around the world, Netflix is not being personal. Despite being one of the most acclaimed Netflix series, it was cancelled after two successful seasons. When the Covid pandemic holed us all up in our homes, we turned to streaming services for more variety of entertainment. Netflix has hooked a vast subscriber base of some 270 million worldwide and added eight million more in the last quarter alone.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 13, 2024 21:33 UTC
Chikungunya rings warning bells in Karachi
From diarrhoea and typhoid to dengue, malaria and now chikungunya, local’s in the port city must always remain prepared for yet another outbreak. “When I reached the nearest hospital, the doctors, upon looking at the symptoms, diagnosed it as chikungunya. Similarly, Sadia Khatun, another chikungunya patient disclosed that two of her children too had acquired the disease. The highest number of cases are being reported from the Eastern, Central and South districts of Karachi. So far, 153 cases of chikungunya have been reported after PCR test confirmation.
Source:The Express Tribune
October 13, 2024 21:20 UTC
IMF Demands Challenge Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has unveiled a stringent set of conditions as part of its $7 billion rescue package for Pakistan, reflecting a tough but expected approach. To achieve these aims, the government has committed to a comprehensive overhaul of its tax system, energy sector reforms, and deregulation. This move, while aimed at fostering fairness, poses challenges for attracting foreign investment, particularly from China, which has been a significant player under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The conditions set forth by the IMF, particularly regarding the elimination of incentives for foreign companies, may hinder the government’s plans to attract investment, especially from China. The coming months will be pivotal in determining the country’s economic trajectory and the success of the IMF’s program.
Source:The Patriot
October 13, 2024 20:10 UTC