Новости за 18.04.2024

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks wavered on Thursday as strong economic data gave further impetus to the Fed not cutting rates any time soon. The weekly initial unemployment claims were unchanged from last week at 212,000 while a gauge of manufacturing in the mid-Atlantic region rose to a two-year high.

AUGUSTA, Maine: On April 12, the Maine Legislature passed a bill to join an interstate compact for social worker licensure to make it easier for social workers to practice in new states.

TEHRAN, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Thursday rejected anti-Tehran claims by finance ministers from the Group of Seven (G7), according to a statement by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

AUSTIN, Texas: Reuters reported this week that Tesla will make more than 10 percent of its global workforce redundant amid declining sales and an intense electric vehicle (EV) price war.

BOISE, Idaho: Idaho authorities said that four people died when the vehicle they were traveling in collided with a train in rural Idaho over the weekend.

A stopbank upgrade project in Tairawhiti partly funded by the Government has increased flood resilience for around 7000ha of residential and horticultural land so far, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says.

NAIROBI - Kenya's military chief was among nine people killed in a helicopter crash Thursday, according to Kenyan President William Ruto.

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Asia, led by India, is poised to make a significant contribution to global growth, with projections indicating that the region will account for about 60 per cent of global growth, as highlighted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at a press briefing on the Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific. "We now project the region to grow by 4.5 per cent in 2024--an upward revision

The African nation plans to increase output to 2 million barrels per day, its finance minister has said

A large-scale conflict is in nobody's interests, but an Israeli retaliation to Iran is bound to happen. The question is, what will it be?

The US is reportedly lobbying the UN to reject the regional authority's membership bid, which would amount to its recognition

The United States on Thursday sanctioned Iran over its weekend missile and drone attacks on Israel, targeting individuals and companies that provide weapons and materials for Tehran's military.

NAIROBI - Kenya's military chief, General Francis Ogolla, was among 10 people killed when their military helicopter crashed shortly after take-off on Thursday, President William Ruto announced.

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) [India], April 18 (ANI): After the Triyuginarayan temple where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati tied the knot, according to popular belief; the Usha-Anirudh wedding pavillion at Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath town is also set to emerge as a favourite destination for would-be couples to take their nuptial vows. And, in the first of many, as is being hoped, a young man from Delhi tied the knot a

Washington, DC [US], April 18 (ANI): In response to Iran's unprecedented mass drone and missile strike on Israel, the United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on the actors involved in Tehran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program, including suppliers and customers, the White House said in an official statement. The sanctions target leaders and entities connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran's

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Indians have increased expenditure on dieticians and health coaching in the year 2023, according to a report by payments solution provider Razorpay. The report highlights that there has been a 125% rise in spending on dieticians in FY'24, reflecting a growing awareness and emphasis on maintaining a balanced diet and nutrition among Indians. Additionally, transactions related to health co

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 18 (ANI): The Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi chaired a meeting on Thursday at Police Control Room, Kashmir, to review the necessary security arrangements for the smooth and successful conduct of upcoming elections. "The meeting was attended by officers of Police, Intelligence agencies, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, ArmyBSF including JD IB Srinagar, IG BSF Ftr HQR Srinaga

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 18 (ANI): Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday asserted that that in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, the people of the nation will vote against the Bharatiya Janata Party. Speaking to ANI, Akhilesh Yadav said that the public is fed up with the false guarantees of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the public has made up its mind to overthrow the BJP government not onl

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 18 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday projected the Pakistan's fiscal deficit, the gap between total resources and expenditures, for the current fiscal year at 7.4 per cent of GDP, Dawn reported on Thursday. Projecting stagnant tax-to-GDP ratios over the next five years, the IMF estimated the figure, which is almost 1 per cent higher than 6.5 per cent target set by the fe

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 18 (ANI): Actor Huma Qureshi is currently busy shooting for her film 'Gulabi' in Ahmedabad. She recently took to Instagram to offer fans a sneak peek into the night shoot of 'Gulabi'. The video, brimming with the infectious energy of children, captures a delightful moment from the set, showing the warmth and vibrancy the film promises to deliver. In the video, Huma is seen with a bunch o

MADRID, April 18 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo made it clear on Thursday that there is serious disagreement between players in the club's dressing room following Tuesday's 4-1 defeat at home to Paris Saint-Germain that sent them crashing out of the Champions League.

NAIROBI, April 18 (Xinhua) -- The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on Thursday launched a new partnership to strengthen women's economic power in Kenya by tackling key barriers to financial inclusion.

NAIROBI, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Kenya announced on Thursday that it has started local manufacturing of fiber optic cables to expand internet connectivity and enable citizens to access opportunities in the digital space.

ISLAMABAD, April 18 (Xinhua) -- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said Thursday that its foreign exchange reserves had increased by 14.4 million U.S. dollars.