LONDON – Growing uncertainty around U.S. foreign policy under former President Donald Trump has prompted the Bank of England (BoE) to ask major banks to reassess their reliance on the U.S. dollar, especially in times of financial stress. The U.S. dollar is the backbone of international trade and finance. But Trump’s disruption of traditional U.S. […]
The trading session saw the PKR fluctuate, reaching an intraday high (bid) of 285.0 and a low (ask) of 287.1, indicating a stable yet dynamic market. In the open market, exchange companies quoted the US Dollar at PKR 284.90 for buying and PKR 287.10 for selling. Against other major currencies, the PKR showed varied movements: […]
Shares of major ether-holding companies surged as Ethereum’s native token climbed to its highest level since January. BitMine Immersion Technologies, backed by billionaire Peter Thiel and led by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee as board chairman, saw its stock rise 14% after disclosing it had amassed 300,657 ether in just three weeks. The firm now aims to […]
Brent crude futures rose 24 cents, or 0.35%, to $68.76 a barrel at 0457 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 33 cents, or 0.5%, at $66.71. Both benchmarks fell more than 0.2% in the previous session. U.S. President Donald Trump has said letters notifying smaller countries of their U.S. tariff rates would […]
This is a strategic decision to deepen U.S.-Pakistan trade relations. The engaged participants from over 65 American companies signalled growing interest in Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure. The session was held under the slogan of Gateways to Growth: South Asia Port Opportunities. The webinar offered a direct channel for U.S. firms to interact with Pakistani port officials […]
UN Expert Calls US Sanctions “Unprecedented” Amid Gaza Genocide Claims BOGOTA – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, has strongly criticized recent U.S. sanctions against her, calling them “unprecedented” and a serious threat to human rights advocacy. Speaking during an international summit in Colombia hosted by President Gustavo Petro, […]
Trump Sets 50-Day Deadline for Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal, Threatens Tariffs and Boosts Arms to Kyiv WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday gave Russia 50 days to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine, warning of serious trade penalties and unveiling a new push for NATO countries to supply more military aid to […]
WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has secured a new trade deal with Indonesia, aiming to sidestep steep tariffs set to take effect on August 1, 2025. The agreement, though with a relatively minor U.S. trading partner, comes amid mounting global tensions over Trump’s revived tariff regime and the threat of widespread retaliatory actions. […]
To kick off the drills, three US Army helicopters arrived in Panama on Sunday — two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and a CH-47 Chinook — landing at the Panama-Pacific Airport, formerly the US Howard base. Michael Palacios, subcommissioner of Panama’s National Aeronaval Service — known as SENAN — said the exercises would prepare Panama’s forces, […]
“Today I am imposing sanctions on UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her illegitimate and shameful efforts to prompt (International Criminal Court) action against U.S. and Israeli officials, companies, and executives,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. In a post on X late on Wednesday, Albanese wrote that she […]
