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October 15, 2024

Chinese defense stocks face wild swings amid arms export speculation
SHANGHAI — China’s defense stocks are fluctuating wildly amid reports of growing interest in the country’s milit equipment from Asian neighbors. Shanghai-listed shares of AVIC Shenyang Aircraft, the maker of J-35A fighter jets, fell 3.2% on Tuesday after jumping 9.3% on Monday. The surge had been in response to Pakistan’s reported plans to purchase J-35As…
Nintendo looks to break hit-and-miss cycle with Switch 2 launch
Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Akito speaks with Tokyo correspondent Tamayo Muto about Nintendo’s recent launch of the Switch 2, and how the company plans to navigate Trump’s tariffs and avoid repeating…
South Korea’s new president asks China to promote peace
SEOUL — In a telephone conversation on Tuesday, South Korea’s president extended an invitation to his Chinese counterpart to attend a major multilateral summit later this year, as the two sides agreed to work together to face shared challenges, such as peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. In a post on his official X…
PCB Chairman congratulates Sana Mir on ICC Hall of Fame induction
LAHORE: Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, extended heartfelt congratulations to former national women’s team captain Sana Mir on her induction into the ICC Hall of Fame. “Well done, Sana Mir! You have brought great pride to the nation. You are truly the daughter of Pakistan,” said the PCB Chairman. Mohsin Naqvi…
First Hajj return flight to arrive in Pakistan on June 11
ISLAMABAD: The repatriation of Pakistani pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will officially begin on June 11, according to Aftab Gilani, Airport Manager at Islamabad International Airport. He stated that the first post-Hajj flight is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad from Jeddah at 3:00 AM on June 11. “The inaugural return flight will bring back 307 pilgrims…
Lahore boils at 46°C amid widespread Eid heatwave
LAHORE: The mercury soared to 46°C in Lahore on the third day of Eid (June 9), marking one of the hottest days in recent history. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the last time such extreme heat was recorded was in 2007, when the maximum temperature at Lahore Airport hit 48°C. This year’s Eid temperature…
Vietnam goes digital to slash paperwork in tycoon Truong My Lan case
HANOI — The authorities in Vietnam will use digital technology to deal with the country’s largest financial fraud case, in which former property tycoon Truong My Lan was convicted in 2022. The sheer volume of paperwork needed to compensate the 43,125 victims in the case means those who lost money might have been kept waiting 20 years, according to an…
Pakistani Hindu couple found murdered in Mumbai
Pakistani Hindu couple found murdered in Mumbai SUKKUR: A Pakistani Hindu couple who had recently relocated to India in search of a better future were tragically found murdered in their Mumbai residence. According to the victims’ family, father of the deceased woman, Sapna, stated that his daughter and son-in-law, Sanjay, had moved to India only…
Mpox outbreak still a global emergency, WHO warns
GENEVA: The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has reaffirmed that the ongoing surge in mpox (monkeypox) cases continues to meet the criteria for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (IHR). This declaration follows the fourth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee convened…