Web archive - September 16, 2024

Business

Gulf stock markets end mixed, Saudi index falls as investors anticipate US Fed rate cut

Dubai’s main share index gained 0.3%, with Dubai Taxi Company advanced 7.5%, extending gains from the previous session

Entertainment

NYPD criticized after shooting four people over fare evasion at Brooklyn subway

NYPD faces backlash after officers shot four people during a fare evasion incident at a Brooklyn subway station.

World

UK promises closer collaboration with Italy against illegal immigration

Meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also part of Keir Starmer's attempt to improve ties with EU

Pakistan

The neglected crisis of patient safety

One in ten patients is harmed during healthcare delivery, resulting in over three million deaths each year

Business

Wall Street mixed as markets digest last week’s gains

Investors widely expect the Fed to cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since March 2020

World

Iranian president vows to maintain missile programme for national security

“If we don’t have missiles, Israel will bomb us, just like in Gaza,” said Masoud Pezeshkian

World

Former Israeli negotiator claims Hamas accepted plan to end Gaza war within three weeks

The activist said he was approached by families of Israeli hostages to negotiate with Hamas

Pakistan

Details of 56 constitutional amendments revealed

According to working paper, authority to appoint CJs of Supreme Court and Constitutional Court to be transferred to PM

Entertainment

First look at Sophie and Benedict in Bridgerton season 4 as Netflix confirms production underway

Netflix has released first-look photos of Bridgerton season 4, featuring stars Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha

Pakistan

Bilawal meets Fazl again amid talks on constitutional amendments

Govt is preparing to present much-anticipated constitutional amendments in the next National Assembly session