Surprising Presence at Belarus-Russia War Games: Two American Observers
The invitation by Belarus came as its autocratic leader has been trying to improve relations with the Trump administration, which has been receptive.
Month: September 2025
Jorge Ramos Tries Something New, Next to His Daughter: A Show in English
[Mr. Ramos, the longtime anchor for Univision, and his daughter are trying to tap into the growing number of Hispanics who consume media in English.
US, Britain set to unveil $10b in deals during Trump visit: officials
The United States and Britain plan to announce more than $10 billion in economic deals this week as part of US President Donald Trump’s state visit, senior US officials said on Monday. The two governments are expected to seal a trade agreement with three pillars: a new science and technology partnership to strengthen the tech … Read more
SBP keeps policy interest rate unchanged at 11%
[ KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has kept the policy interest rate unchanged at 11%, citing short-term economic disruption due to the recent rains and floods. The bank has projected the GDP growth for FY2025-26 to remain near the lower end of its 3.25% to 4.25% forecast range. The central bank said while … Read more
Ayesha Gul appointed first female SSP in K-P
PESHAWAR: In a first for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), a female police officer has been appointed to the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), stated an official notification issued by the provincial police chief. Hailing from Swabi district, Ayesha Gul belongs to the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) and has previously served as Additional Inspector General … Read more
India-Pakistan Tensions Hit New Pitch With Cricket Snub
The Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani opponents at the first meeting of the sides since the two countries exchanged hostilities this year.
U.S.-China Deal to Avert TikTok Ban May be Close, Trump Official Says
Trump administration officials say they have the framework of a deal to save the popular video app. It had until Sept. 17 to be sold by its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or face a ban in the United States.
Used E.V. Sales Take Off as Prices Plummet
Electric vehicles on the used market often cost less than comparable gasoline models, making the technology affordable to many more buyers.
The Long-Term Unemployed Today? College Grads.
[For years, only a small portion of the people experiencing long spells of joblessness were college graduates. That’s starting to change.
Qatar says Israel tried to derail Gaza talks with strike on Hamas negotiators
Qatar’s emir said Monday that Israel had sought to derail Gaza talks by striking Hamas negotiators in his country last week, and that its premier dreamt of an Arab world under Israeli influence. “Whoever works diligently and systematically to assassinate the party with whom he is negotiating, intends to thwart the negotiations… Negotiations, for them, … Read more
