Frank Savage, 87, Business Leader Entangled in Enron Scandal, Is Dead
[He was one of the relatively few Black Americans to reach the upper echelons of global finance. He was also a competitive sailor.
Month: August 2025
Russia to test new nuclear-powered cruise missile, claims Ukraine
Russia is preparing to test its new nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered cruise missile and if successful, plans to use the results to bolster its negotiating position with the West, Ukrainian military intelligence said on Friday. Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for the service, issued the written statement to Reuters just before US President Donald Trump was due to hold … Read more
India's tipping point
It was a unique disruption. For a nation whose birth witnessed the displacement of 10-12 million on religious lines and the broad-day murder of 1- 2 million, political disruption usually means slaughtering a couple of thousand. But here was an ostracised man, after enduring an 11-year-long defamation campaign, claiming to set off a nuclear bomb … Read more
New I.R.S. Rules for Large Wind and Solar Projects Released
[The move comes as the Trump administration has issued a barrage of new restrictions on renewable energy across the country.
Olympian Sabrina returns to Austria after successfully completing Karachi to K2 mission
The four-time Olympian judoka Sabrina Filzmoser fulfilled her her dream of completing the mission to spread the message of peace and cycling from Karachi to K2 as a part of Judo for Peace expedition. She began her journey in Karachi on May 22 just a day after arriving the City of Lights, where she also … Read more
Putin’s Visit to the U.S. Is His First Since 2015
Putin’s Visit to the U.S. Is His First Since 2015
Environmental Groups Sue Over D.O.E. Report Downplaying Climate Change
The lawsuit seeks to block the Trump administration from repealing the legal foundation for regulating climate pollution.
The Minsk agreements sought to resolve Russia’s earlier invasion of Ukraine and never did.
The Minsk agreements sought to resolve Russia’s earlier invasion of Ukraine and never did.
Govt cuts HSD by Rs12.84, keeps petrol steady
[ The federal government on Friday slashed the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs12.84 per litre, while keeping the price of petrol unchanged for the next fortnight. In a statement issued by the Finance Division, the new petroleum prices—based on recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and relevant ministries—will take effect … Read more
Pak taekwondo athletes grab medals at Kazakhstan Open
KARACHI: Pakistani taekwondo athletes Noman Khan and Hamza Omer concluded their campaign at Kazakhstan Open 2025 with two bronze medals. Noman got his medal in the -63 kg event, while Hamza had his podium finish in the +87 kg men’s events in Astana. The Kazakhstan Open International Taekwondo Championship was scheduled from 14-16 August 2025. … Read more
