SHANGHAI: Chinese authorities prepared for heavy rain on Sunday as a strong typhoon approached the country’s heavily populated eastern seaboard. Typhoon Bebinca was expected to make landfall along a swath of coastline including the megacity of Shanghai sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning, according to Beijing’s emergency management ministry. The ministry said in a […]
KARACHI: The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rose by 491 points, 0.63%, on Wednesday closing at 78,890 after reaching an intraday high of 534 points. This positive momentum followed the Finance Minister’s remarks that the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) $7 billion extended fund facility (EFF) approval is on track, said Topline Securities. […]
Listen to article Taylor Swift’s fervent fan base, the Swifties, is already throwing its support behind US Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race, even without a formal endorsement from the pop star. The mobilisation comes on the heels of a controversy sparked by former President Donald Trump, who recently posted doctored images purporting to […]
TOKYO: Japan warned Wednesday that an “extremely strong” typhoon bearing down on the main southern island of Kyushu would bring unusually violent storms, as three people remained missing after a landslide. Shanshan was 120 kilometres (75 miles) off Yakushima island, packing gusts of up to 252 kilometres (157 miles) per hour and inching towards Kyushu, […]
KARACHI: As the earnings season neared its end, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a downturn of 230 points as security concerns sparked some selling pressure. The trading day began on a strong note, with the KSE-100 index reaching its intra-day high of 79,160.39 points. However, the momentum died down soon, leading to gradual fluctuations […]
Winona Ryder is experiencing a wave of emotions as the filming of the final season of “Stranger Things” draws near. In a recent interview with E! News, the 52-year-old actress revealed that filming is still ongoing and is expected to continue until the end of the year. Reflecting on the decade-long journey, Ryder admitted that […]
TEXAS, US: As with any desktop 3D printer, the Vulcan printer pipes layer by layer to build an object – except this printer is more than 45 feet (13.7 m) wide, weighs 4.75 tons and prints residential homes. This summer, the robotic printer from ICON is finishing the last few of 100 3D-printed houses in […]
On the occasion of Independence day, preparations are on peak as the roadside vendors are adding to the festive atmosphere by selling colourful flags and decoration that are enhancing the nation’s passion for patriotism. According to a report aired by a private news channel, as August 14 nears, the vendors’ stalls are becoming a hub […]