Australia Accuses Iran of Directing Antisemitic Arson Attacks
The government expelled Iran’s diplomats, saying the country was behind the attacks on a Melbourne synagogue and a Sydney restaurant last year.
Month: August 2025
Govt slaps 40% tariffs on used cars
[ ISLAMABAD: A government official said on Monday that the import of accidental cars will be banned, and a 40% new tax will be imposed at the time of opening commercial imports of used cars next month to protect the local industry, delaying any benefits to the consumers from trade liberalisation. But the local assemblers … Read more
Women’s Pro Baseball League completes four days of tryouts
WASHINGTON: About 100 women, some having already made baseball history, competed in Monday’s final tryouts for the Women’s Pro Baseball League with hopes of jobs for the inaugural 2026 campaign. More than 600 women from 10 nations began four days of evaluation at Nationals Park, the home stadium of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals. From … Read more
Police Officers Descend on Australian Town After Reports of Fatal Shooting
The national broadcaster reported that at least two police officers had been killed in a rural town north of Melbourne. The police declined to comment.
Ngumoha makes dream debut with late winner for Liverpool at Newcastle
NEWCASTLE: Liverpool needed a 100th minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to beat Newcastle 3-2, after blowing a two-goal lead against 10 men, in a Premier League thriller on Monday. Ryan Gravenberch and long-time Newcastle target Hugo Ekitike struck for the English champions, either side of Anthony Gordon’s red card for a wild lunge on … Read more
Lisa Cook Says She Will Not Step Down From the Fed
[Ms. Cook said that she would not resign from the board of governors, hours after President Trump announced he was firing her.
Tuesday Briefing: Israeli Strikes Killed Five Journalists
Also, a knockoff Starbucks in North Korea.
Australia Accuses Iran of Directing Antisemitic Arson Attacks
The government abruptly severed diplomatic ties and ejected Iran’s ambassador, saying the country had orchestrated attacks in Sydney and Melbourne last year.
Pakistan objects to India bypassing IWT on floods
ISLAMABAD: India alerted Pakistan about an impending flood despite keeping the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance – a move Islamabad on Monday said should have been routed through treaty obligations instead of diplomatic channels. India shared the flood data on Sunday morning through its High Commission in Islamabad, according to officials here on … Read more
Pakistan Independence Day National Ranking Tennis Tournament kicks off
The Pakistan Independence Day National Ranking Tennis Tournament commenced here at the PTF Tennis Complex on Monday.A total of 110 entries across nine categories (Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies’ Singles, Boys 18&under, Girls 18&under, Boys 14&under, Girls 14&under Boys 12&under, and Girls 12&under are participating in the event. Among the top players in action are … Read more
