Latest January Headlines and News updates

LHC dismisses Zainab’s father appeal to publicly execute Imran Ali

Imran Ali will be hanged to death in Kot Lakhpat Central Jail in Lahore on Oct 17 as scheduled.   

Women hold key to first major vote of Trump era

Mobilized for or against Donald Trump, driven by the #MeToo movement or infuriated by a recent divisive Supreme Court confirmation, women voters will play a crucial role in upcoming US midterm elections featuring a record number of female candidates.

Overseas investment down globally, warns UN trade agency

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has dropped 40 per cent year-on-year so far, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said Tuesday, but the $470 million decline is happening mainly in wealthy, industrialized nations, especially in North America and Western Europe.

Kazakhstan's GDP Grows by 4.1% in January-September - Economy Minister

Insurance Giant Anthem Pays Record $16Mln for Violations Tied to Data Hack - US Government

Golf rulemakers limit size, scale of green-reading aid

The scale of putting-green maps, including those on electronic devices, will be limited under rules announced Monday by golf's governing bodies, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the US Golf Association.

Bulgarian opposition files 3rd no-confidence motion against cabinet

Bulgaria's opposition on Monday filed the third no-confidence motion against the coalition government of the center-right GERB party and the nationalist United Patriots that was elected last May.

EU-Russia Cultural Exchanges Can Help Unfreeze Broader Dialogue - Italian Mayor

Cultural programs such as the Russian Seasons international project, which is hosted this year by Italy, and strong humanitarian ties could become a basis that could help to revive the dialogue between Europe and Russia stalled by political disagreements, the mayor of the Italian city of Bari, Antonio Decaro, told Sputnik.

Wapds greets its wrestler on winning bronze in Youth Olympics

Wapda brought yet another laurel to Pakistan, as its junior wrestler Inayat-Ullah, representing the country in the 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games 2018, won bronze medal in the 65-kilogram category, the first-ever achievement by a Pakistani rapper to achieve such a unique feat in Youth Olympics.

Inflation in Russia to Rise Toward 4% Target by January - Central Bank

The growth rate of consumer prices in Russia will rise toward the 4-percent target by January, the head of the central bank's monetary policy department said Monday.

Italy's Salvini Calls Western Sanctions Against Russia Economic, Social 'Absurdity'

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday that Western sanctions against Russia are a social, economic and cultural "absurdity."

UAE-India Joint Task Force holds meeting in Mumbai

The sixth meeting of the UAE – India High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held today in Mumbai to review the progress on agreed actions from the previous meeting held in Abu Dhabi in January 2018 and to elaborate a number of new key issues of mutual importance.

US$11.5 billion in UAE digital health start-ups: Arab Health Report

Arab Health, an exhibition for healthcare and trade professionals in the MENA region, has outlined the role of tech start-ups in playing a more vital role in the healthcare industry in areas such as personalised medicine and more efficient technology-enabled care models.

BRICS to Overtake US in Agricultural Production in 5-10 Years - South African Federation

The five-nation BRICS club Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will outrun the United States in terms of agricultural production volume in the next five to 10 years

Sainsbury, coach's son-in-law, eyes Socceroos captaincy

Trent Sainsbury has put his hand up to be the new Socceroos captain, but his father-in-law, new coach Graham Arnold, is unlikely to make a long-term decision before their defence of the Asian Cup in January.