Новости за 29.04.2024

TOKYO -- The Japanese yen briefly dropped to a new 34-year low in the 160 level against the U.S. dollar on foreign exchange markets on Monday morning.

Palestinian health officials said Monday a series of Israeli airstrikes overnight killed at least 22 people in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah.

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 29 (ANI): As the country continues to battle a crippling economy, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed the new bailout package with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Geo News reported. The discussion took place between the Pakistan PM and the IMF Chief on Sunday. It was notably She

TOKYO, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese yen briefly dropped to a new 34-year low in the 160 level against the U.S. dollar on foreign exchange markets on Monday morning.

WASHINGTON, D.C.: This week, the U.S. Transportation Department adopted new rules on airline fees and refunds.

Vishakapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 29 (ANI): Taking a swipe at former finance minister P Chidambaram, who made remarks that India will become the third largest economy in the world no matter who becomes the prime minister, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman countered and asked why was it that the country's ranking in terms of GDP grew up by just two ranks during 2004-2014. As per reports, Chidambaram had

SYDNEY, Australia: An Australian senator has raised concerns about the repercussions of Elon Musk's decision to defy a regulator's order and keep footage on his social media platform X of a stabbing incident involving a Sydney bishop.

Uganda, with a fiscal deficit of 5.6% in 2023, has increasingly turned to local resources to make up for its revenue shortfall since the World Bank

Uganda, with a fiscal deficit of 5.6% in 2023, has increasingly turned to local resources to make up for its revenue shortfall since the World Bank

The Detroit metropolitan area is one of the most segregated areas in the United States.

By Nikhil DedhaNew Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Despite Geo-political tensions India's tourism industry braces for a surge of more than 10 percent in inbound tourism this year. Industry experts cite escalating conflicts in the Middle East and shift of foreign tourists from China after the pandemic as key factors propelling India into the spotlight as a preferred destination for travellers worldwide. Recent tourism data

SEOUL, April 29 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's issuance of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) fell in double digits in the first quarter due to lower demand for government-backed mortgage loans, financial watchdog data showed Monday.

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday expressed grave concerns over Japan's planned export controls on certain items in the semiconductor and other fields.

Ottawa [Canada], April 29 (ANI): Even as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walked up to address the Sikh Community in Toronto loud pro-Khalistan slogans were raised from the crowd. Trudeau in a staunch assurance to the Sikh Community in the country has said that the government is always there to protect their rights and freedoms at all costs. He said that diversity is one of Canada's greatest strengths, and the count

SEOUL, April 29 (Xinhua) -- South Korean banks' lending rate stood unchanged in March amid lingering expectations for policy rate cuts later this year, central bank data showed Monday.

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Indian stocks opened higher on Monday morning, backed by strong US markets which showed a robust performance on Friday. Also, improved investor sentiment with the relative easing in tensions in the Middle East and declining oil prices supported the Indian stocks. Snapping a four-day winning streak, Indian stock indices closed sharply lower last week, primarily due to risk aversion by inv

Vancouver [Canada], April 29 (ANI): Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh never misses a chance to make his fans and colleagues feel special. After showering praises on Kareena Kapoor Khan during his concert in India, Diljit has now given a shout out to Punjabi actress Neeru Bajwa at his Dil-luminati Tour in Vancouver, Canada. Several videos have surfaced online in which he could be seen calling Neeru Bajwa the "Queen" of t

HONG KONG, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index jumped more than 2 percent to surpass the 18,000 points mark in Monday's morning trading, extending gains seen this month to enter a technical bull market.

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 29 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said government's decision to seek bailout from the International Monetary Fund is an admission that "we have failed," Pakistan-based The Express Tribune reported. He stressed that all indicators of the economy are negative. While addressing the Asma Jahangir Conference in Lahore on Sunday, Abbasi said, "Economic growth stalls an

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

WASHINGTON, D.C.: This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new limits to the sugar and sodium contents of meals served at U.S. public schools to millions of American children.

DALLAS, Texas: This week, telecoms giant AT&T said that as more people purchased its higher-tier unlimited plans, it surpassed Wall Street expectations for first-quarter wireless subscriber additions and free cash flow.

SAO PAULO, April 28 (Xinhua) -- At least four people were killed and another 32 injured after a tourist bus overturned in southeast Brazil, the local fire department reported Sunday.

CANBERRA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Australia's Prime Minister has called an emergency meeting of the country's leaders to address a crisis of violence against women.

RIYADH, April 28 (Xinhua) -- A special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) themed around global collaboration, growth and energy for development ended its first leg of a two-day discussion on Sunday in the Saudi capital of Riyadh.