Global plastic pollution treaty talks collapse over lack of consensus

Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge. Negotiators from 185 nations worked beyond Thursday’s deadline and through the night in an ultimately futile search for common ground. A large bloc wants bold action … Read more

Arsenal face revamped Man Utd

MANCHESTER: Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday. Newcastle are set to be without wantaway star striker Alexander Isak for a tough trip to Aston Villa. AFP Sports looks at the key … Read more

K-P rocked by string of terror attacks on police

PESHAWAR: Terrorists carried out 13 overnight gun and grenade attacks on the police in several districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) in which at least six policemen embraced martyrdom, officials said on Thursday. Many of those attacks were repulsed when the police fought back, inflicting injuries on the attackers, while the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), in an … Read more