Fed official sees first US rate hike in spring 2022

Washington, Dec 17 (AFP/APP):With inflation expected to remain high for some time, the US central bank is likely to raise interest rates soon after it ends its bond-buying program in March, a Federal Reserve board member said Friday. The Fed earlier this week announced it […]

US says will discuss Russia proposals but warns on Ukraine

Washington, Dec 17 (AFP/APP):The United States is willing to discuss security proposals put forward by Russia but disagrees with parts of them and will impose “massive consequences” over any “aggression” on Ukraine, a senior official said Friday. “We are prepared to discuss them. That said, […]

Pakistan High Commission hosts annual Christmas reception in London

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP):Pakistan High Commission London hosted the annual Christmas reception attended by the Christian and Muslim religious leaders, and the British Pakistani Christian community. Rt. Reverend Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guilford was the chief guest while Patricia Scotland, Secretary General Commonwealth; Bishop Michael […]

Last of 27 migrants drowned in Channel identified

Paris, Dec 16 (AFP/APP):All 27 migrants who drowned when their boat sank in the Channel last month while trying to reach Britain have now been identified, the Paris prosecutors office announced on Thursday. The final identification made was of a 29-year-old Vietnamese man, the Paris […]

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