Pakistan: Food prices soar as CPI inflation record 38pc in May

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 2 (ANI): Pakistan’s consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation rate soared to a record 38 per cent on a year-over-year (YoY) basis in May 2023, the highest since July 1965 -- except for a few years in betw ...

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Friday, 02 June 2023
Afghan orphans grieve families killed in U.S.-led war

"When I see other boys with fathers, I wish I had my father here as well," said Sibghatullah, whose father was among numerous Afghan civilians killed in the 20-year U.S.-led war in Afghanistan. by Abdul Haleem KABUL, ...

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Friday, 02 June 2023
Over 100 refugees flown out of Libya for resettlement in Norway

TRIPOLI, June 1 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Thursday said more than 100 refugees, who will be resettled in Norway, have been flown out of Libya. "Yesterday (May 31), more than 100 ref ...

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Friday, 02 June 2023
Nvidia to build Israel’s most powerful AI supercomputer

SANTA CLARA, California: Nvidia Corp, the world’s most valuable listed chip company, said that to meet soaring customer demand for AI applications, it was building Israel’s most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer. ...

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Thursday, 01 June 2023
Pakistan: Man gets death sentence in blasphemy case

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 1 (ANI): The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Pakistan’s Mardan on Tuesday convicted a man of committing blasphemy and sentenced him to death along with a fine of Rs 4,00,000, Pakistan-based The News Internat ...

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Thursday, 01 June 2023
Music Composer-Duo Salim-Sulaiman launched Musical Anthem - "Aaj Zindagi Jeete Hai" in collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre on World No Tobacco Day

PNNMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1: According to Global Youth Tobacco Survey-4, 38% of cigarette, 47% of bidi smokers and 52% of smokeless tobacco users in India initiated the use before their 10th birthday. In contrast, 71% of ...

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Thursday, 01 June 2023
Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener appointed consultant Tripura Cricket Association ahead of India’s domestic season

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener has been appointed as a consultant of the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) for India’s upcoming domestic season, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. The 51 ...

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Thursday, 01 June 2023
SMFG India Credit Co. Ltd. (Formerly Fullerton India Credit Co. Ltd.) reports INR 8,945 Mn Profit Before Tax (PBT) in FY23, clocks 10x growth in FY23 over FY22

PRNewswireMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1: The Indian financial sector witnessed a momentous deal in July 2021 when Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) acquired a 74.9% stake in Fullerton India Credit Co. Ltd. from Fullerton ...

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Thursday, 01 June 2023
Manipur Governor to head peace committee, high-level CBI probe in six incidents of violence: Amit Shah

Imphal (Manipur) [India], June 1 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday urged people of Manipur not to pay heed to fake news and said strict action will be taken against anyone violating the Suspension of Operations (SoO) ...

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Thursday, 01 June 2023
Us Calls on Sudan’s Warring Sides To Show Commitment to Cease-Fire

The United States said Thursday it is ready to facilitate discussions between Sudan’s warring sides if they show a commitment to abiding by a U.S.-Saudi-brokered cease-fire. ’Once the forces make clear by their actions that they ...

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Thursday, 01 June 2023
White House Says Iran Nuclear Agreement Not a Priority

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters Wednesday that the reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is not a current focus of the Biden administration. Kirby said the United States remains committed t ...

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Thursday, 01 June 2023
Zelensky issues ultimatum to NATO FT

The Ukrainian president has reportedly threatened to skip an upcoming event if Kiev doesn?t get a membership roadmap Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky will skip a NATO meeting in Lithuania in July unless the alliance provides ...

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Thursday, 01 June 2023