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Bank of Japan marks 1st unrealized loss in 17 years on govt bonds
Bond holdings swelled 10.6 per cent to 581.72 trillion yen in book value, a record for any fiscal year-end, though its market value came to 581.56 trillion yen, translating into an unrealized loss of 157.1 billion yen, the BOJ reported. It was the first time since March 2006 that the BOJ suffered a full-year loss in its government-bond holdings.
IMF sets out preconditions for Pakistan to secure bailout
In a latest development, the global lender has called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to follow the constitutional laws to resolve the political disputes, further deteriorating the uncertain political situation in the country, directly affecting the economic condition. Prime Minister Sharif had recently contacted Kristalina Georgieva.
Russia may establish military base in Central African Republic in fresh push in Africa
The Russian presence in the crisis-ridden country has been gradually increasing since the last batch of French soldiers, stationed in its former colony since the brutal 2013 civil war, left the capital Bangui in December.
Imran always wished for Pakistan to default: Shehbaz
"(Khan) also conveniently forgets his own role in deepening economic challenges. From scrapping the IMF (International Monetary Fund) deal, he has always wished Pakistan to default. This is in addition to the adverse impact his politics of non-stop agitation, long marches, and dharna has had on the economy in terms of causing.
China launches spaceship with 3 astronauts to its space station
The spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 9.31 a.m. (Beijing Time), according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). About 10 minutes after the launch, Shenzhou-16 separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit.
Texas Senate sets date for impeachment trial of suspended AG Ken Paxton
The state Senate adopted a resolution on the matter on Monday, reports Xinhua news agency. In a 121-23 vote on May 27, Paxton was impeached in the Republican-led state House.
NATO troops clash with Serbs in Kosovo, over 90 injured
On Monday, KFOR units were trying to disperse a group of Serbs who protested after Kosovo police took control of the administrative buildings in Zvecan and two other municipalities in the Serb-majority northern region, reports Xinhua news agency.
Kiev struck by Russian airstrikes for 3rd straight night
According to the Ukrainian capital's military administration, three buildings were on fire as a result of the latest air assault on Monday night, reports the BBC. In the city's southern Holosiivskyi district, one person was killed and three injured as a fire started in a multi-storey building, the administration said in a statement.
Imran called for questioning over attack on Lahore Corps Commander House
Khan has been asked to appear before the JIT at 4 p.m. at the Qilla Gujjar police headquarters, Dawn reported. He has been called for questioning in a case registered with the Sarwar Road police station against the attack.
Ukrainian Parliament backs 50-year sanctions on Iran
The sanction bill, which was submitted to the Parliament by President Volodymyr Zelensky, was on Monday supported by 328 votes in favour, with the required minimum of 226, Xinhua news agency reported. On May 27, the NSDC approved a decision, envisaging the introduction of restrictive measures against Iran, which include a.
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