Ahead of high-stakes visit to Beijing, Trump vows to push Xi to ‘open up’ China
US President Donald Trump said he would ask Xi Jinping to “open up” China to American firms as he headed to Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit that will…
PPL enhances well output after workover operation
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), an oil and gas exploration firm, announced on Wednesday the successful workover operations for sidetracking of well Adhi South-2 in the Adhi field. The company informed…
India raises gold and silver tariffs to 15% to curb imports, support Indian rupee
NEW DELHI: India has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, government orders said on Wednesday, as part of efforts to curb overseas purchases of the…
Ted Lasso actor signs for US second-tier club
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez has taken his role as a footballer from the small screen to the soccer pitch after signing a professional contract with U.S. second-tier side El…
US to impose visa curbs on 13 people linked to Indian firm over fentanyl
The United States has said it was imposing visa restrictions on 13 people linked to Indian online pharmacy KS International Traders for selling counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl. The…
Pakistan, IMF discuss upcoming federal budget
Preparations for the upcoming federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26 are underway, with the government reviewing key fiscal plans in coordination with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “Federal Minister for…
India hikes gold, silver duties to protect sliding rupee
India has boosted its import tariffs on gold and silver in an effort to shore up the sagging value of the rupee and bolster foreign currency reserves hit by war…
Dollar near one-week high as hot U.S. inflation fans Fed hike bets, peace talks stall
HONG KONG: The dollar held near a one-week high on Wednesday as risk sentiment soured after a hot U.S. inflation reading sent Treasury yields higher, and oil inched up on…
Tech shares lead China, Hong Kong markets higher ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong shares firmed on Wednesday as investors bought an early dip in artificial intelligence-linked stocks while keeping expectations low for a meeting between U.S. and Chinese…
Indian shares inch higher after 4-day decline, Mideast risks cap gains
Indian shares edged higher on Wednesday after four sessions of steep losses, with gold and silver ETFs rallying on a hike in import tariffs, but overall gains were contained by…