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Healthcare Devices Association of Pakistan alarmed by illegal syringes spreading HIV and hepatitis
• Warns banned, reusable devices still in market; devices falsely claiming ‘auto-disable’ are actually reusable • Pushes for safe, compliant single-use syringe adoption; urges authorities to launch crackdown on entire supply chain ISLAMABAD: The Healthcare Devices Association of Pakistan (HDAP) has expressed grave concern over the illegal manufacture and use of banned reusable syringes across the country, including the discovery of devices fraudulently labelled as “auto-disable” when they rema...
Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring
Trump warns Iran blockade could last monthsGood morning! Welcome to Khaleej Times' liveblog on the war, and now holding ceasefire, between US-Israel and Iran. Late last evening, US President Donald Trump said that a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices to spike to their highest in more than four years.With diplomacy between Iran and the United States at a standstill after false starts, Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who warned him of "...
US Steel Plans $1.9 Billion Facility to Feed its Arkansas Works
United States Steel Corporation will spend $1.9 billion to build a feedstock plant at its works in Arkansas, the latest in a string of investment pledges since the company was acquired by Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp.
Christchurch gunman fails in bid to appeal against guilty pleas by New Zealand court
Australian white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslims said poor mental health made him admit to crimesThe Australian white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch in 2019 has been prevented from appealing against his guilty pleas, after one of New Zealand’s highest courts said his bid was “utterly devoid of merit”.Brenton Tarrant, who is responsible for the worst mass shooting in New Zealand’s history, asked the court of appeal in February to allow him to app...
Crude oil rises above $120: Surge threatens markets, puts rupee under pressure
Crude oil rises above Surge threatens markets puts rupee under pressure
'Our bill has reached $800 million': Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran war major economic blow to Pakistan
Pakistan's economy has been severely impacted by the US-Iran war, with oil import bills skyrocketing and economic progress stalling. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Islamabad will continue its efforts to mediate and restore peace in West Asia, highlighting recent diplomatic breakthroughs and planned future talks.
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 30, 2026 - check list
Top stock market recommendations: Lodha Developers, Premier Energies, and HDFC Asset Management Company have been picked by Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President - WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group as the top stocks to buy on April 30, 2026. He shares his target levels and also outlook for indices Nifty and Bank Nifty.
Emirati telecom giant ‘mulling exit’
• Insiders say move is part of wider internal review, not country-specific, as evidenced by UAE’s decision to quit Opec bloc• PTCL says it is not aware of any change in shareholders’ plan ISLAMABAD: A leading business group from the Middle East is said to be in the process of reviewing its exposure to Pakistan’s telecom sector, as part of a broader portfolio optimisation exercise that could potentially lead to its exit from the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL). Background discussi...
Brent crude tops $120 after Trump says Hormuz blockade will continue till Iran agrees to deal
New Delhi: Brent crude oil prices surged above $120 per barrel on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue until Iran agrees to a deal with the United States.In an exclusive interview with Axios on Wednesday, Trump said the blockade is being used as a key tool to pressure Iran over its nuclear programme.Trump’s Hormuz gamble: Showdown for control of the key straitOil jumps as Hormuz blockade plan rattles markets, stocks fallWho's in c...
Samsung net profit surges fivefold in A1 2026 on AI-driven demand
SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its first-quarter net profit surged more than fivefold from a year earlier, driven by robust demand for high-end memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications.According to Yonhap News Agency, net profit for the three months ended March jumped to 47.22 trillion won (US$31.8 billion) from 8.22 trillion won a year earlier, the company said in a press release.Operating profit jumped more than eightfold to 57.23 trillion won from 6.68 tril...
Delhi University body sets up panel to look at ‘semester away programme’
The council also approved an allocation of ₹174.20 crore for the construction of a new building at Maurice Nagar for the Institute of Nano Medical Sciences.| India News
US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, figure equal to NASA's annual budget
US war in Iran has cost billion so far figure equal to NASAs annual budget
Cash payouts for millions of Aussie credit card holders: Here's who is eligible
Cash payouts for millions of Aussie credit card holders: Here’s who is eligibleJunk insurance complaints up 1400 per centAussies urged to check old credit cards and loansREAD MORE: Huge blow for Aussie mortgage holders as inflation soarsBy KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 02:54, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 02:54, 30 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Existing property investors likely to avoid more tax under possible CGT changes in Chalmers’ May budget
Treasurer tells Commonwealth Bank podcast that he aims to ‘recognise the decisions that people have taken in the past’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastExisting property investors look set to avoid paying more tax under Labor’s mooted changes to CGT in next month’s budget, after Jim Chalmers said he wanted to “make sure that we recognise the decisions that people have taken in the past” and flagged any reforms would n...
How the Iran war and jet fuel crisis are decimating UK aviation as another British airline goes bust after just three years of operation
How the Iran war and jet fuel crisis are decimating UK aviation as another British airline goes bust after just three years of operationREAD MORE: Last minute holiday bookings soar as travellers fear cancellations due to Iran war and jet feul shortagesBy ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 01:09, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 02:02, 30 April 2026 e-mail 24 View comments
TOWIE star Megan McKenna's new nightmare: Rising debts, furious creditors and a 'plot' to keep things under wraps... MOLLY CLAYTON reveals whispers of disaster
TOWIE star Megan McKenna's new nightmare: Rising debts, furious creditors and a 'plot' to keep things under wraps... MOLLY CLAYTON reveals whispers of disasterBy MOLLY CLAYTON, INFLUENCER EDITOR Published: 18:13, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 01:58, 30 April 2026 e-mail 81 View comments
Benefit payment change could affect thousands in May
Two bank holidays in May will be shifting payments for thousands
Amazon’s cloud business is surging — and so is its capital spending
Amazon was one of several tech giants that on Wednesday beat Wall Street’s first-quarter earnings expectations, offering more financial evidence that the AI boom continues to reward companies that supply the picks and shovels. Amazon’s cloud business is the latest example. Amazon Web Services, buoyed by its role in fueling the AI boom, saw its net sales increase 28% year-over-year, climbing to $37.6 billion, the company said Wednesday. It was the fastest growth rate for AWS in 15 qua...
Gold buyers are moving away from jewellery and buying this instead
Dubai: Gold demand is expected to remain firmly supported through 2026 as geopolitical risks, inflation concerns and high prices continue to push investors toward bars, coins and exchange-traded funds, even while jewellery buyers cut back on the amount of gold they purchase. (Check latest UAE gold prices , alongside prices in , , , , , and .)Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The World Gold Council said investment demand and central b...
Penny Wong's huge China deal to keep Aussie flights in the air amid fuel crisis
Penny Wong's huge China deal to keep Aussie flights in the air amid fuel crisisAustralia striking jet fuel deal with ChinaPenny Wong confirmed negotiations on Wednesday READ MORE: Banking expert warns Jim Chalmers will scrap negative gearingBy NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 00:36, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 00:36, 30 April 2026 e-mail View comments