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Brazil passes half a million COVID-19 deaths, experts warn of worse ahead


June 20, 2021

SAO PAULO: Brazil’s death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 500,000 on Saturday as experts warn that the world’s second-deadliest outbreak may worsen due to delayed vaccinations and the government’s refusal to back social distancing measures. Only 11% of Brazilians have been fully vaccinated and epidemiologists warn that, with winter arriving in the southern hemisphere and new variants of the coronavirus circulating, …

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Youngster kills four family members before burying them in water tank


June 20, 2021

In a gruesome act, a youngster killed four members of his family and hid the bodies inside the water tank of his residence, only to be found by police after the suspect’s brother lodged a complaint regarding missing family. The incident occurred in the Malda district of West Bengal where a 19-year old boy killed four of his own family …

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Kohli helps India rebuild in WTC final


June 20, 2021

SOUTHAMPTON: India captain Virat Kohli took on a rebuilding job for his team on Saturday, taking them to 120-3 by tea on the first day of play in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand. Trent Boult dismissed the dour Cheteshwar Pujara after lunch before Kohli, on 35 at tea, combined with deputy Ajinkya Rahane to try to …

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De Kock misses century as SA post 298


June 20, 2021

GROS ISLET: Quinton de Kock fell just short of a second consecutive Test century as South Africa were dismissed for 298 at lunch on the second day of the second Test of the two-match series against the West Indies at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia on Saturday. Pivotal in his team’s comprehensive innings victory in the first …

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Inspired Hungary hold France at Euro 2020


June 20, 2021

BUDAPEST: France needed a second-half equaliser from Antoine Griezmann to avoid the biggest upset of the tournament as the world champions missed the chance to clinch a place in the Euro 2020 last 16. Hungary, playing in front of a raucous crowd yet again at the Puskas Arena, held Didier Deschamps’ side to a 1-1 draw on Saturday. Griezmann scored …

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China’s cryptocurrency-mining crackdown spreads to Sichuan


June 20, 2021

China’s crackdown on cryptocurrency “mining” has extended to the southwest province of Sichuan, where authorities ordered cryptocurrency mining projects closed in the major mining centre. Cryptomining is big business in China, accounting for more than half of global bitcoin production. But the State Council, China’s cabinet, last month vowed to clamp down on bitcoin mining and trading as part of …

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Karachi overpower Quetta to make last playoff spot


June 20, 2021

KARACHI: Reigning champions Karachi Kings left it until the very end to grab the last playoff spot in the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Needing a win in the penultimate fixture of the league phase, Karachi not only achieved their objective — defeating Quetta Gladiators by 14 runs — but also sent Lahore Qalandars packing …

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Islamabad United edge Multan Sultans for record eighth triumph


June 20, 2021

KARACHI: Islamabad United chalked up yet another victory in the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 when they edged past Multan Sultans by four wickets in their top-of-the-table clash at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi late on Saturday night. In a dress-rehearsal for the Qualifier on Monday against the same opposition, Islamabad created another record as the two-time …

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Stocks drift lower in post-budget week


June 20, 2021

KARACHI: After five weeks of consecutive bull run on the Pakistan Stock Exchange that saw the KSE-100 carried to a four-year high, shares beat a retreat in the outgoing week with the index losing nominal 66 points, or 0.14 per cent, but still managing to close above the 48,000 level at 48,239 points. The market started off the week on …

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Online marketplaces decry 17pc tax on transactions


June 20, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Online Marketplaces (OMs) operating in the country have reacted strongly against the changes proposed in the Sales Tax Act 1990, fearing that the bulk of businesses would shift away from these online sale platforms and give rise to unregistered sellers. The Finance Bill proposed to place OMs under the definition of ‘Tier 1 Retailers’ and all transactions conducted via these platforms …

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