A participant stands near a logo of World Bank at the International Monetary Fund – World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2018. — Reuters The World Bank announced Thursday that it had raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world’s poorest nations,…
Two investors can be seen discussing in front of the digital stock board at the Pakistan Stock Exchange. — AFP/File The stock market extended its record-breaking run on Friday, soaring past the 109,000-point milestone. The rally was driven by robust macroeconomic fundamentals, including a surge in Pakistan’s foreign reserves, a sharp decline in inflation, strong…
Wisdom, the world’s oldest documented wild bird at 74 years old, has laid what experts estimate to be her 60th egg, according to US wildlife officials.The Laysan albatross, a long-winged seabird, has returned to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, located near the northwestern boundary of the Hawaiian Archipelago. It was her first in four…
Canada on Thursday announced a ban on 324 assault-style firearms in a continued effort for more stringent gun control. Leaders in Canada also said that they are working with the government of Ukraine to see how the guns can be donated to support the fight against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “Every bit of assistance we…
Kate Middleton backing away from idea of becoming Queen Kate Middleton has taken a massive step back from the idea of being the future Queen, and its caused her to rethink everything. This decision has come following a break in at Windsor Castle, where both Kate and her children, as well as husband reside. According…
The kitchen is the heart of any home, and perhaps this is why everyone likes to keep it organized. We all make various efforts to maintain order in our kitchens, and one of the first steps is using containers. We store pulses, sugar, whole spices, and other items in these containers, keeping them neatly arranged,…
Tempers flared early in Detroit ahead of an NFC North matchup with an unusual dispute. Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and a Detroit Lions fan were separated on the field before Thursday night’s clash. The ruckus appeared to occur right before the national anthem when Lions fans were on the field holding the…
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been in space for an extended mission, marked six months aboard the International Space Station on Thursday, with two months remaining. The duo launched on June 5 aboard Boeing’s new Starliner crew capsule, originally intended for a week-long test flight.Their arrival at the International Space Station occurred the…
Nadia Milleron, whose daughter Samya Stumo was killed in the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, holds a sign with photos of the crash victims during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on aviation safety and the future of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft, in the Hart Building in Washington, D.C., Oct. 29,…
Only 6% of women belonging to the lowest wealth quintile, or the poorest, underwent C-section in public hospitals, the study shows NEW DELHI: More women from high-income quintiles are undergoing delivery through caesarean section (Csection), even in govt hospitals, according to a new study.A wealth quintile is a statistical value that divides a population into…
