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Amid the financial market fallout which followed Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement on April 2, the value of the US dollar has plunged. But while United States stock markets have largely recovered since then, the greenback – which typically gains in value during periods of financial turbulence – has continued its downward trajectory. This is because the severe nature of Trump’s international trade policies has raised the possibility of a US recession later this year, denting demand for America’s currency. Trump’s tariff blitz is also forcing investors to confront the possibility that the dominance of the dollar might be…
Deadly clashes between nomads and farmers have multiplied recently in the Benue and Plateau states.At least 17 people are reported to have been killed as suspected nomadic cattle herders carried out twin attacks in central Nigeria‘s Benue State. Police spokesperson Anene Sewuese Catherine said in a statement on Friday that “a large number of suspected militia had invaded” a region of Benue State overnight. The attack came amid a resurgence of deadly clashes between herders and farmers, a conflict that has killed hundreds over recent years. Security forces were deployed and as the assailants “were being repelled in the early…
Partiful’s CEO, Shreya Murthy, and CTO, Joy TaoCourtesy: PartifulWhen Shreya Murthy and Joy Tao decided to launch a party-planning startup in 2020, they settled on a business goal of “bringing people together in person.”The Covid-19 pandemic demanded the exact opposite.Despite the challenge of the pandemic, Partiful survived, and five years later, the New York startup is now used by millions of people to plan events such as birthday parties, housewarmings and weddings.The app’s a favorite of those ages 20 to 30, and it’s added 2 million new users since January, Partiful CEO Murthy told CNBC. The company has never revealed…
These are the key events on day 1,150 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is where things stand on Saturday, April 19: Fighting Russia launched eight missiles and 87 drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine on Saturday, causing damage in five regions across the country, the Ukrainian air force said. Air defence units shot down 33 Russian drones while another 36 were redirected by electronic warfare. Damage was recorded in five regions in the south, northeast and east. A Russian missile attack killed one person in Kharkiv, while a drone attack killed another in Sumy, with at least five children…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s squash legacy, once defined by legends Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan, is experiencing a thrilling resurgence as a new generation of players dominates global competitions. On Friday, 20-year-old Ashab Irfan secured his first major international title at the St. Louis Open while a day earlier, Pakistani juniors claimed four gold medals at the Australian Junior Open, signaling a potential return to the sport’s pinnacle. Ashab, ranked 66th globally, delivered a masterclass to defeat England’s Charlie Lee 11-7, 11-2, 11-7 in the RC Pro Series final held in Missouri. The 37-minute victory marked Ashab’s first major title on the…
Listen to article Hezbollah “will not let anyone disarm” it, the Lebanese group’s leader Naim Qassem said on Friday, as Washington presses Beirut to compel the movement to hand over its weapons. Hezbollah, long a dominant force in Lebanese politics, was left weakened by more than a year of hostilities with Israel sparked by the Gaza war, including an Israeli ground incursion and two months of heavy bombardment that decimated the group’s leadership. The fighting was largely brought to an end by a November ceasefire, but not before the group’s longtime leader and Qassem’s predecessor Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli…
The humanoid robots were no match for human rivals as they made their half-marathon debut in the Chinese capital.Humans took the lead over robots and kept it easily as they raced to victory at Beijing’s Yizhuang half-marathon. Thousands of runners joined 21 humanoid robot rivals in a world-first 21km (13 miles, 352 yards) challenge in the Chinese capital on Saturday. But not every bot was up to the task. One collapsed moments after the starting gun and lay motionless for minutes before regaining its feet. Another slammed into a barrier after only a few strides, taking its handler down with…
KARACHI: Karachi Kings returned to winning ways in the HBL Pakistan Super League with a commanding 56-run victory over Quetta Gladiators at the National Bank Stadium here on Thursday night, courtesy of James Vince’s fluent half-century and a disciplined all-round bowling effort. Vince’s 70 off 47 deliveries anchored the Kings’ innings on a tricky surface where spin proved potent, helping the home side post a competitive 175-7. In reply, the Gladiators faltered early and never recovered, folding for a mere 119-9 in their 20 overs. Coming in at number three, Vince was the standout in an otherwise patchy batting display…
Tourists visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)BEIJING, April 19 (Xinhua) — On a crisp morning in the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site along Beijing’s storied Central Axis, a quiet crowd gathers beneath leafy trees.While tourists head toward the main altar, a smaller group veers off, binoculars in hand, eagerly scanning the canopy and undergrowth for a different kind of spectacle: the flutter of wings and the flash of feathers that reveal the city’s hidden birdlife thriving amidst ancient architecture.Leading the group is Li Qiang, an experienced birdwatcher with…
Listen to article Pakistan has strongly rejected recent remarks by India’s External Affairs Ministry regarding Jammu and Kashmir, calling New Delhi’s claims “null and void” under international law, Radio Pakistan reported. During his weekly press briefing in Islamabad on Friday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan criticised India’s stance, stating that the designation of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) as a “union territory” holds no legal value. He reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir remains a “disputed territory” recognised by the United Nations, and its final status must be determined “in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations…