Trudeau meets Trump after he threatens to slap tariffs on Canadian imports

Trudeau meets Trump after he threatens to slap tariffs on Canadian imports

Officials, major industry groups, warn US president-elect’s hefty tariffs will harm economies of all countries involved Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Friday to discuss recent tensions between the two nations days after the United States president-elect threatened to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada, Mexico,…

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Airline ticket prices

Airline ticket prices

Airline ticket prices on most routes will rise between 2-14 per cent worldwide Global airfares are set to become more expensive in 2025 even as gains moderate by the end of this year, according to a new report from American Express Global Business Travel Group Inc. But how would this affect traveller plans, particularly usage of…

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UAE President pledges unwavering commitment to honoring the values of its fallen heroes on Commemoration Day.

UAE President pledges unwavering commitment to honoring the values of its fallen heroes on Commemoration Day.

Mohamed bin Zayed shares message to mark the UAE’s Commemoration Day observed on Nov. 30 President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has affirmed that the UAE will continue to uphold the values exemplified by the sacrifices of its fallen heroes, who gave their lives defending justice, peace, and the principles of humanity….

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Salik and Parkin emerge as the UAE's top-performing stocks – how will new fees impact their growth?

Salik and Parking emerge as the UAE’s top-performing stocks – how will new fees impact their growth?

Salik forecasts Dh60m-Dh110m revenue gain from Dubai’s new variable fees How the new Dubai parking fees will play out across major locations in the city from end March 2025. Dubai: From January, drivers in Dubai will start scheduling their trips around peak and off-peak hours if their trips take them past the 10 Salik gates…

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WhatsApp ditches ‘Typing' indicator for animated bubble, users not happy

WhatsApp ditches ‘Typing’ indicator for animated bubble, users not happy

WhatsApp users are expressing frustration over a new update that replaces the traditional “typing…” message with a more animated chat bubble, Daily Mail reported. The change, which many say was implemented without proper notification, has drawn widespread criticism on social media. The update removes the static “typing…” indicator, replacing it with an animated bubble that appears below…

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The stocks had retreated two days back due to political instability, with the market suffering an over 3,500-point crash after PTI's march on Islamabad turned violent. However, it bounced back to surge by more than 4,600 points and close at 99,269.25, soon after the party had called off its protest following a government crackdown on protesters. Market experts credited the historic achievement to several factors, particularly the government's unwavering commitment to implementing reforms. Samiullah Tariq, the head of research at Pak-Kuwait Investment Company, told Thenews.com.pk that a fall in yields and lower inflation expectations are also driving the market. Inflation is projected to slow to 5.8%-6.8% in November, and then further to 5.6%-6.5% in December, the finance ministry said in its monthly economic report. The KSE-100 Index's historic milestone also reflects a 60% year-to-date gain driven by a mix of 47% capital gains and 13% dividend yield.

PSX makes history, crosses 100,000-point mark

PSX achieves historic high during intraday trade, showcasing robust investor confidence fuelled by encouraging economic trends The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surpassed the 100,000-point milestone on Thursday, achieving a historic high and showcasing robust investor confidence fuelled by encouraging economic trends. The PSX’s benchmark KSE-100 Index has surged by 1077.25 points or 1.09% to surge…

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Mexico leader responds to Trump claim she agreed to stop migration

Mexico’s President Sheinbaum Denies Trump’s Claim of Agreement to Curb Migration

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has appeared to contradict President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that the two have struck a deal to stop migration to the US border. After a phone call on Wednesday, Trump posted online: “She has agreed to stop Migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our Southern Border.” Sheinbaum responded…

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