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United States on Friday said it has imposed sanctions on three China-based companies and one from Belarus for allegedly supplying missile-applicable items for Pakistan's ballistic missile programme, including long-range weaponry. The companies are Xi'an Longze Technology Development, Tianjin Creative Source International Trade and Granpect Company Ltd from China and Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant from Belarus. «The Department of State is designating four entities pursuant to Section 1(a)(ii) of Executive Order 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery,» said state department spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Jo-Emma Larvin wheeled a baggage cart piled with suitcases through London’s Heathrow Airport in August 2020 and handed her passport to an Emirates Airline agent for a flight to Dubai. Larvin was traveling business class with another woman and together they heaved seven heavy suitcases onto the conveyor belt. She exchanged texts with her boyfriend en route to the security line.

Israel demonstrated its military dominance over adversary Iran in its apparent precision strikes that hit near military and nuclear targets deep in the heart of the country, meeting little significant challenge from Iran's defences and providing the world with new insights into both militaries' capabilities. The international community, Israel and Iran all signalled hopes that Friday's airstrikes would end what has been a dangerous 19-day run of strikes and counterstrikes, a highly public test between two deep rivals that had previously stopped short of most direct confrontation. The move into open fighting began April 1 with the suspected Israeli killing of Iranian generals at an Iranian diplomatic compound in Syria. That prompted Iran's retaliatory barrage last weekend of more than 300 missiles and drones that the US, Israel and regional and international partners helped bat down without significant damage in Israel. And then came Friday's apparent Israeli strike. As all sides took stock, regional security experts predicted that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government and the country's allies would emerge encouraged by the Israeli military's superior performance. In response to international appeals, however, both Israel and Iran had appeared to be holding back their full military force throughout the more than two weeks of hostilities, aiming to send messages rather than escalate to a full-scale war.

Ola Cabs IPO: Ride-hailing aggregator Ola Cabs aims to secure $500 million through its initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of approximately $5 billion, news agency Reuters reported on Friday. As stated by sources in the report, Ola plans to submit its IPO papers for approval to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) within the next three months. SoftBank-backed Ola is presently in talks with investment banks including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citi, Kotak, and Axis.

Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, Nestle India, HCL Technologies, Maruti Suzuki, and others are set to unveil their quarterly performances. Additionally, India's purchasing managers indices (PMI) figures will be unveiled on the macroeconomic front.

Sachin Tendulkar reacts after his earlier prediction about DC vs SRH goes wrong Mumbai Indians had faced Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier in the season at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, where they lost by 31 runs after SRH posted 277/3 in their 20 overs. Soon after the match, DC made a playful remark about SRH's batting during the clash in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "Genuine question to @SunRisers batters, breakfast mein kya khaya aaj? (What did you have for breakfast) #SRHvMI #IPL2024." SRH batters including Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma in full swing when they smashed the DC bowlers all aroud the park and posted a mammoth total of 266/7 in their 20 overs.

IMF's Asia and Pacific (APAC) Department. "China is more than four times bigger than India, and in that sense, if India is growing faster today than China, then it should not be surprising," Srinivasan explained, while speaking with ANI.

Investors should consider commodities due to a «big change» involving international expansion, according to VanEck CEO Jan van Eck.

job title determines your worth. Sure, in a corporate setup where a hierarchy is followed, titles define the amount of authority one has. But in no way does this dictate your potential. The real problem begins when an individual hunting for jobs or looking to switch careers runs after titles without weighing their contribution to the element of personal growth. Hence, it’s imperative to debunk this myth. Let us begin by understanding why often individuals attach their self-worth to their titles.

Emirates Airlines and FlyDubai have announced the resumption of regular flight schedule from Dubai International Airport as of Saturday, signaling a return to normal operations. Both airlines released statements for the resumption of normal schedule three days after Dubai experienced the wettest day in its history, with neighbourhoods, and the airport sinking under rainwater. Dubai Airport has issued a precautionary alert, urging departing guests from Dubai International (DXB) to arrive at Terminal 3 hours prior to their scheduled departure time. In a statement, the airport emphasized the importance of travelers adhering to the suggested arrival time to mitigate overcrowding at the airport. Additionally, Dubai International Airport has temporarily restricted the number of inbound flights due to the unprecedented weather conditions experienced in the region.

steering committee for both International Monetary Fund and the World Bank on Saturday emphasized the need for broader accountability as the institutions implemented reforms to help countries grapple with climate change and other shocks. «We must hold ourselves accountable more broadly as we become a better and bigger bank,» said Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini, the United Arab Emirates' minister of state for finance, who heads the joint Development Committee this year.

Pakistan has made a formal request to IMF for seeking the next bailout package in the range of USD 6 to USD 8 billion with the possibility of augmentation through climate financing, a media report said on Saturday. Cash-strapped Pakistan also requested to dispatch the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission next month to firm up details of the next bailout package for three years under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). However, the exact size and timeframe of the new package will only be determined after evolving consensus on the major contours of the next programme in May 2024, Geo News reported from Washington.

Tomorrow's IPL Match: Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will clash on April 21 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mohali. PBKS, having won 2 out of 7 matches, are at number 9 on the points table at the moment. GT, on the other hand, have won 3 of their 7 matches and are sitting at number 8 on the points table.

Saudi Arabia. In Arabic, AlUla means “glory,” and the kingdom ­envisions a lot for this historical region, which is the size of New Jersey. It will become one of the world’s great tourist attractions—in the words of Melanie de Souza, AlUla’s top marketing official, a destination for “luxe seekers, wanderlust nomads, intrepid voyagers and silver foxes.” Along with developing resorts, shops, restaurants and a contemporary art museum with Paris’ Centre Pompidou, the Royal Commission for AlUla is overseeing tourist-friendly archaeological excavations of colossal tombs that date to the first century B.C.

Credit cards are a popular means of making payments for a variety of purchases. While many credit cards cater to specific spending categories such as shopping, travel, dining, and entertainment, there are some all-round credit cards that provide significant savings across multiple categories. These versatile credit cards can be a good choice for consumers who use credit cards for most of their expenses and want to make the most of their savings. By choosing an all-round credit card, users can enjoy various benefits and maximize their savings on a range of purchases. Such cards could also be helpful for people who find it difficult to manage multiple cards and would rather choose one that helps them save on multiple spends, explains Rohit Chhibbar, Head of Credit Cards, Paisabazaar. Also read: Credit card rule change: Utility bill payments made with YES Bank and IDFC First Bank credit cards to get costlier from May 1, 2024

UltraTech Cement will be investing more than ₹800 crore on strengthening its presence in Maharashtra, with the buyout of a unit and adding capacity through brownfield expansions. The country's largest producer of cement will be buying a 1.1 million tonne grinding unit at Parli in Maharashtra from The India Cements for ₹315 crore. «This purchase will help the company to strengthen its presence in the rapidly growing Maharashtra markets,» the company said.

NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) has received US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) class relief, allowing US clients to participate in trading Equity Index Option Contracts on the bourse, according to a statement. The class relief allows NSE IX members to get acquainted with equity indices at NSE IX through activities with approved broker-dealers and financial institutions in the US. Also, this class relief permits eligible broker-dealers and large financial institutions based in the US to trade on these index derivatives options contracts through NSE IX members, subject to compliance with the applicable laws, the bourse said in the statement on Friday.

Catch all the LIVE Updates on Iran-Israel war hereUS Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin held talks with Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant and discussed efforts to maintain regional stability and the latest developments in Gaza. The readout from Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder reads, "Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant today to discuss efforts to maintain regional stability, the latest developments in Gaza, and measures to accelerate humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza." This comes a day after reports claimed that Israel carried out strikes in Iran.

Noida International Airport conducted its first Doppler Very High Frequency Omni Range (DVOR) calibration flight to test navigation systems of the Noida airport. «A bright and sunny day at #NIAirport set the perfect stage for a DVOR calibration flight, the first of many. The Beechcraft King Air B300 took to the skies, to ensure all @aai_official navigation equipment works flawlessly. #FromTheGroundUp,» the Noida International Airport's official X handle posted on X on Thursday.

Stablecoin Tether's recent growth is being driven by its use as an alternative to the U.S. dollar in emerging markets, rather than by demand for cryptocurrency trading, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino told Reuters on Friday. Tether issues a stablecoin, also called Tether or USDT, which is designed to maintain a constant value of $1 and is widely used in crypto-to-crypto trading. It has grown rapidly in recent years, hitting more than $100 billion worth of Tether tokens in circulation in March. «In the last few years we have seen the usage of USDTgoing from pure cryptocurrency trading to being basically the most used digital dollar in the world», Ardoino said on the sidelines of the Token2049 crypto conference in Dubai, where industry enthusiasts gathered despite heavy rains this week disrupting life in the desert city.

TORONTO—One of the biggest gold heists in years was remarkably simple. A shipment of 6,600 gold bars and millions of dollars in foreign cash landed last April at Toronto’s airport, where it was sent to a warehouse. Soon after, a man drove up in a white truck and presented fake documents.