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Gold to overtake coal among top Australian exports, report shows
SYDNEY — Gold is set to surpass metallurgical coal as Australia’s third-most valuable export as investors seek safe assets, spurred by U.S.-led trade tensions, concerns over America’s fiscal position and conflict in the Middle East, government data showed Monday. An Australian government report predicted earnings from the precious metal to increase by 10 billion Australian dollars ($6.54 billion) in…
US must halt attacks for dialogue, Deputy FM Iran
Iranian Deputy FM interviewing to BBC Tehran: US must end all strikes for diplomatic talks to resume, “We do not want war. We want to engage in dialogue.” Majid Takht-Ravanchi. While talking to the BBC, he said, United States must halt all milit strikes against Iran to enable diplomatic negotiations to resume. Speaking to the…
Deep-pocketed buyers are ready to take-over TikTok, Donald Trump
Deep-pocketed buyers are ready to take-over TikTok, Donald Trump Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that a group of “extremely wealthy people” is prepared to buy the video-sharing platform TikTok. In an interview with Fox News, he mentioned that he would provide more details on the matter within approximately two weeks. Approval from the…
21 dead, 57 injured in rain-related incidents in Punjab
LAHORE: At least 21 people lost their lives and 57 others sustained injuries across Punjab due to heavy rains and strong winds from June 25 to June 29. According to Rescue officials, on the last day of the spell alone, 8 fatalities and 27 injuries were reported as rain and windstorms wreaked havoc in various…
Authorities believe there was only one gunman in Idaho attack
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing ‘We have one dead shooter’: Officials give update in Idaho attack 03:52 UP NEXT Multiple firefighters shot in Idaho 01:50 Officials ‘actively taking sniper fire’ after multiple shot in Idaho 24:35 Researchers test new airport tarmac technology 02:27…
Indonesia breaks ground on $5.9 bn CATL-backed battery venture
KARAWANG, Indonesia — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday led the groundbreaking ceremony for a $5.9 billion project to build an electric vehicle battery plant and other facilities backed by China’s Contempor Amperex Technology (CATL), as the Southeast Asian nation accelerates its drive to become a regional tech hub. Prabowo inaugurated the project in the West…
President, PM urge nation to strengthen parliament institutions
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended the efforts and role of Parliament in promoting inclusive, transparent, and participatory governance. In a message on the occasion of International Day of Parliamentarism observed on June 30, President said, “Today, we observe the International Day of Parliamentarism, reaffirming our commitment to upholding the…
Labor shortages crimp Japan’s booming property industry
TOKYO — Labor shortages are threatening to undermine Japan’s otherwise booming property development industry by causing delays and overruns in construction projects, from government buildings to apartment blocks to logistics facilities. ESR, a Hong Kong-based real asset owner and manager that operates warehouses across Asia, is experiencing the effects firsthand.
Canada rescinds Digital Services Tax after Trump cuts off U.S. trade talks
Canada has walked back on its digital services tax “in anticipation” of a mutually beneficial comprehensive trade arrangement with the United States, Ottawa announced Sunday night, just one day before the first tax payments were due. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he will be “terminating ALL discussions…