Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka resigned on Monday following a day of violence that saw three people murdered, including an MP, and over 150 people injured as government supporters wielding sticks and clubs attacked protestors. After being mobbed by a throng of anti-government protestors outside the city, ruling party lawmaker Amarakeerthi Athukorala shot … Read more
An EU official reported that European Council President Charles Michel, who paid a surprise visit to Odessa on Monday, was forced to interrupt a meeting and flee when missiles pounded the southern Ukrainian city again. He went on strike while meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal. “During the meeting with the PM, the participants … Read more
KARACHI: The buying rate of 1 SAR to PKR was Rs48.50 and the selling rate of 1 SAR to PKR was Rs49.0 in the interbank market on May 9, 2022. Meanwhile, the following are the rates of the US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UAE Dirham, UK Pound, and other foreign currencies in the interbank market today. … Read more
When the Russian ambassador to Poland attempted to lay a wreath to commemorate Victory Day in Warsaw on Monday, he was sprayed with a crimson substance by pro-Ukraine protestors. Victory Day is celebrated annually on May 9 to commemorate the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. This year’s events are taking place … Read more
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has warned Punjab Governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema and President Dr Arif Alvi of refraining from abrogating the constitution. Addressing the media on Monday, he said the governor of ‘few-hours’ must leave with civility. “Don’t insult yourself more,” he added. He advised Omar Cheema to refrain from opening any new ‘mess’. Read … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech commemorating Russia’s Victory Day on Monday. Putin gave few hints about the conflict in Ukraine. Global leaders and defense officials were speculating for weeks about what he may say about his plans. Some thought that he might use this historic day to increase his “special military operation” and … Read more
In the face of rising global food costs, Indonesia is under increasing international pressure over its prohibition on palm oil exports. The prohibition by the world’s top palm oil exporter has put upward pressure on edible oil prices at a time when supplies are already strained owing to bad harvests, the Ukraine crisis, and COVID-19-related … Read more
As consumer prices in the eurozone rise, European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde rejected union requests to tie wages to inflation at the Frankfurt-based organization. In an internal communication to staff seen by AFP on May 5, Lagarde stated that indexing employee compensation to inflation was “not desired and not planned.” In the message, Lagarde … Read more
According to PA Media, Russian President Putin had “a tiny gleam of despair” in his Victory Day speech on Monday. According to Putin, one of the grounds for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was the NATO alliance surrounding it and establishing bases in its western neighbor. Putin’s accusations were disregarded by Wallace. “NATO accounts for 6% … Read more
Apple’s plans for the iPhone 14 Pro are bold, but the true surprise is the company’s refusal to make any substantial improvements to the normal iPhone 14 models. And it’s only getting worse… Following eye-opening reports in February that both the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will again lack Apple’s 120Hz ProMotion display technology, now the … Read more
Protesters camped outside the prime minister’s office were attacked by government supporters. It caused police to enforce an indefinite curfew in Colombo. Several hundred supporters of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa gathered at his office on Monday following speculations that he may resign to relieve pressure on his younger brother, President Mahinda Rajapaksa. “Whose power? Mahinda’s … Read more
On Monday, the World Bank encouraged donors to increase help for the Palestinian Authority, which it claimed was suffering from a destabilizing fiscal crisis caused in part by “record low” foreign aid payments. The report, which was released ahead of a donor conference in Brussels, offers a contradictory picture of the Palestinian economy, which is … Read more
After a UN convoy left the Donetsk region, Russian troops launched their attack on the Azovstal steel complex in Mariupol. Petro Andriushchenko, a Mariupol mayor’s adviser, claimed this on Telegram. “After a UN convoy left the Donetsk region, the occupants stormed Azovstal, as planned. They tried unsuccessfully to burst past the bridge that served as … Read more
Nine African heads of state joined the UN’s COP15 conference on Monday to discuss how to combat desertification and land degradation, which have ravaged significant swaths of the continent as a result of climate change. The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which includes 196 nations plus the European Union, is gathering in Abidjan for … Read more
ISIL (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for an incident in the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday that killed 11 Egyptian soldiers. According to the Egyptian military, at least five other troops were wounded in the attack on Saturday. It was the Egyptian army’s deadliest day in years in its long-running campaign in and around the Sinai Peninsula … Read more
The International Criminal Court heard Monday that the destruction of shrines in Mali’s famous city of Timbuktu was caused by the French colonizers’ “negligence.” A police commander suspected of playing a key role during the jihadist occupation of the city known as the “Pearl of the Desert” in 2012-13 is on trial for war crimes … Read more
Pro-Russian media published social media recordings of Victory Day parades and festivities in many Russian-occupied Ukrainian cities. Several hundred people appear to have attended a procession in Enerhodar, Zaporizhzhia. The city has been under Russian control since the beginning of March. Another gathering in the Kherson region, appears to have been sparsely attended. The official … Read more
Karachi: The Interbank US dollar (USD) against the Pakistani rupee (PKR) Closing exchange rate is Rs187.53 at 3:30 pm PST on 9 May, 2022. The USD increases against the PKR when compared with the exchange rates of Rs186.63 on May 6, 2022. US Dollar to PKR conversion depends on interbank market rates which are set … Read more
A legislator in New York City has claimed that she will withhold discretionary funds from a Jewish museum. According to her, it allegedly ignored Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. One of five Republican municipal politicians, Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, stated on Sunday that she would withhold a $5,000 payment to the Museum of Jewish Heritage. She had … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday launched a mobile application for membership campaign and contact with the masses — ‘PTI Raabta’. “There’s no doubt that initially the application will face some hiccups. However, setting up of the application is extremely crucial to make the party an … Read more
Alstom, a rail manufacturer, announced Monday that it had won an “almost 2.5 billion euro” deal to provide and service 130 regional trains in southern Germany for the next 30 years. The electric double-decker trains will operate on the Baden network, Württemberg’s according to the business. “This is the largest order for Alstom in Germany … Read more
An American woman was hospitalized on Friday in the Bahamas. There where three other Americans who died of unknown causes at a Sandals resort. According to Rolle, the woman, whose identity has not been revealed, is in critical condition. She was transported to a hospital in Nassau. Authorities are currently investigating the deaths of the … Read more
KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has said that the economy cannot sustain the current level of trade deficit standing at $39.3 billion for 10 months of fiscal year 2022, a statement said. He added that it translates into approximately $4 billion per month on an … Read more
Ukrainian officials have reacted to what appears to be a lacklustre Victory Day observance in occupied Mariupol. There was no procession, according to an adviser to Mariupol Mayor Petro Andriushchenko. But, flowers were left at a memorial recently restored by Russian-backed separatists. Denis Pushilin, the self-declared Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), ignited the eternal flame in … Read more
KARACHI: The rate of one Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani rupee (PKR) is Rs6,230,986.20 on May 9, 2022, in the international market. The rate of BTC decreases when compared with the previous day’s BTC rate which is Rs6349606.14 on May 8, 2022. Bitcoin Price in Pakistan 1 BTC = Rs6,230,986.20 Pakistani Rupees. BOL NEWS is a one-stop solution … Read more
This year’s Victory Day parade in Moscow was “extremely low key,” according to Nicholas Drummond, a defense industry consultant. Thousands of troops gathered in Red Square outside the Kremlin for the memorial, with Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterating his justifications for invading Ukraine. The scheduled air part of the yearly celebration, has been cancelled owing … Read more
Bitcoin’s value continued to decline over the weekend, falling below $34,000, according to the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange. The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value has dropped by half, since its high in November last year. The decline in the value of digital assets coincides with a slump in stock markets around the world in recent … Read more
Sandeep Mall’s engineering goods firm outside Delhi, has been experiencing crippling power outages that last up to 14 hours every day. The business produces goods for the aerospace, automobile, mining, and construction industries. It is located in Faridabad’s major manufacturing region. “When the power goes out, the machines halt, the semi-finished products are rejected, and … Read more
