China’s Economy Slows Broadly Even as Exports Keep Rising
[Officials blamed U.S. “protectionism” for the dismal July data, but growth was likely held back by real estate and new policies aimed at slowing factory investments.
Month: August 2025
Spoiler alert: 'Alien: Earth' lands on streaming
A return to one of cinema's most enduring sci-fi horror franchises has sparked fierce debate among fans and critics alike. Alien: Earth, the latest entry in the four-decade-old saga, premiered this week to a mixture of glowing praise and scathing condemnation. Set in the year 2120, the film shifts the action from deep space to … Read more
17 Gazans killed in Israel strikes
GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said at least 17 people were killed Thursday in Israeli strikes as the military intensified its bombardment of Gaza City. The dead included six civilians who had been waiting for humanitarian aid, said civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal. “The Israeli occupation forces are intensifying their raids in the Zeitun … Read more
Businessmen pledge to expedite economic uplift
KARACHI: Industrialists have vowed to work with the government on fast-tracking economic development and achieving prosperity in the long term as the country’s macroeconomic indicators are already showing positive trends. Celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day, they noted that diplomatic and trade ties with major countries were also improving while global think tanks were giving encouraging signals … Read more
Bitcoin hits $124K on Fed cut hopes
[ TOKYO: Bitcoin hit a record high on Thursday as increasing expectations for easier monetary policy from the Federal Reserve added to tailwinds from recently announced financial reforms. The world’s largest crypto-asset by market capitalisation climbed as much as 0.9% to $124,002.49 in early Asia trading, surpassing its previous peak hit in July. On the … Read more
Sinner dispatches Mannarino in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI: Jannik Sinner ignored a mid-match rain interruption lasting nearly three hours as he booked his quarter-final spot at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Adrian Mannarino. The world number one, playing his first tournament since lifting the trophy at Wimbledon, notched his 24th consecutive hardcourt match win to enter … Read more
Friday Briefing: Ukraine’s Fate
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Crypto frenzy sparks rush to Wall Street IPOs
[ BENGALURU: After years of sitting on the sidelines, US crypto companies are lining up to go public, buoyed by friendly policies under President Donald Trump’s second administration that have pushed the value of global cryptocurrencies to a record $4.2 trillion. Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange operator that counts billionaire Peter Thiel among its backers, was … Read more
Clock ticks down on plastic pollution treaty
GENEVA: Negotiators trying to secure a global agreement on tackling the scourge of plastic pollution were frantically trying to find common ground with just hours left on Thursday. Countries wanting bold action to turn the tide on plastic garbage were trying to build last-minute bridges with a group of oil-producing nations — after three years of … Read more
Jawad Ahmad releases patriotic anthem on I-Day
ISLAMABAD: Renowned singer Jawad Ahmad has released a new song to mark Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day and to inspire the nation, highlighting the importance of patriotism and unity among all the people living in the country. The anthem, created by the leader of the Barabri Party Pakistan, presents a unique perspective on the national pride. … Read more
