The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at all-time highs Friday as investors grew hopeful about a potential U.S.-EU trade agreement, while Deckers Outdoor surged on strong earnings. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to 6,388.64, marking its fifth consecutive record close this week—a feat last achieved in November 2021. The Nasdaq gained 0.24% to 21,108.32, and […]
LOS ANGELES, – Paramount Global (PARA.O) announced Friday it expects to finalize its $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media by August 7, having received necessary government approvals. The combined entity will operate as Paramount Skydance Corp, with Class B shares trading under the ticker “PSKY.” The deal concludes a year-long negotiation process that will see […]
EDINBURGH/LONDON – U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland on Friday for a visit combining leisure and diplomacy, as he seeks to finalize a major trade deal with the European Union. The trip comes amid persistent scrutiny over his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender who died in prison […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated Friday that fierce battles are raging near the eastern city of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub where Russian forces have been capturing nearby villages almost daily. In his nightly video address, Zelenskiy revealed that Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi had briefed senior officials on the critical situation in the region, calling it […]
More than five years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak, Honduras has reintroduced mandatory mask-wearing in public spaces due to a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses and the spread of a new variant. The Health Ministry reported two additional COVID-19 deaths this week among patients with pre-existing conditions, bringing the country’s total fatalities in 2025 to […]
Cambodia has urged Thailand to agree to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, according to a report by AFP on Friday. The country’s ambassador to the United Nations, Chhea Keo, made the appeal following a closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council, which was attended by representatives from both nations. Keo emphasized Cambodia’s commitment to resolving […]
HYDERABAD :In a remarkable step towards supporting creative education, the National Endowment Scholarship for Talent (NEST) has expanded its scholarship slots for students of arts and design. The scholarship initiative, which had previously awarded only 40 slots until 2023, increased its allotment by 35 additional slots in 2024, bringing the total to 85 beneficiaries. According […]
LONDON – Telefónica SA has entered exclusive negotiations to divest its Mexican operations to Dubai-based Beyond ONE, owner of Virgin Mobile Mexico, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The potential deal marks the latest step in the Spanish telecom giant’s strategic retreat from Latin America to focus on core European and Brazilian markets. […]
ISLAMABAD :Two students, supported by the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif (BTW) initiative have secured top positions in the recent matriculation examinations, defying all odds and emerging as symbols of hope for millions. Maryam Bibi and Momina Fatima, both residents of Multan and beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), have brought immense pride to their […]
ISLAMABAD :National Press Club Islamabad (NPC), in collaboration with Pakistan Islamic Medical Associations (PIMA), would organize free medical camp on 27 July (Sunday) for members and their families. According to a statement issued on Friday, the free medical camp will run from 12 noon to 5 p.m. with free screening for Hepatitis B and C, […]
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