Australia Could Be a Rare Earths Alternative to China for the U.S.
China’s escalating curbs on the critical minerals has given Australia, a longstanding U.S. ally, the opportunity to reposition itself to a transactional president.
Month: October 2025
Man Utd stretch Liverpool losing streak to four games
Maguire’s 84th-minute header gives his side back-to-back Premier League wins under Amorim MANCHESTER: Liverpool slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in 11 years as Manchester United won 2-1 on Sunday to end their near decade-long wait for victory at Anfield. Harry Maguire’s 84th minute header secured back-to-back Premier League wins for … Read more
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
In 2006-07, a 1 percent withholding tax was imposed on commercial imports of gold in the country. Photo: Express News The price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs1,400 on Monday, selling at Rs444,900 compared to Rs446,300 on the previous trading day, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Similarly, the … Read more
Leao double fires AC Milan past livid Fiorentina
MILAN: Rafael Leao shot AC Milan to the top of Serie A with a brace in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Fiorentina who were enraged by the “scandalous” awarding of the penalty that decided the game. Portugal winger Leao pushed Milan one point ahead of local rivals Inter Milan, Napoli and Roma with a coolly-taken spot-kick, … Read more
Verstappen cruises to victory, cuts chunk out of F1 lead
AUSTIN: Max Verstappen maintained the pressure on McLaren and cut another chunk out of Oscar Piastri’s lead in this year’s world championship on Sunday when he cruised to a commanding triumph at the United States Grand Prix. In sizzling conditions, Red Bull’s four-time world champion led from pole position to chequered flag to come home … Read more
Israel says ceasefire, aid to resume after airstrikes kill 26 in Gaza
Smoke rises from Gaza following an explosion, as seen from Israel, October 19, 2025 Photo: Reuters The Israeli military said on Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza had resumed after an attack killed two of its soldiers and prompted a wave of airstrikes that Palestinians said killed 26 people, in the most serious test yet … Read more
In China, a Forbidden Question Looms: Who Leads After Xi?
Xi Jinping seems to believe that only his continued rule can secure China’s rise. But as he ages, choosing a successor will become riskier and more difficult.
Pakistan win toss, bat against South Africa in second Test
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and decided to bat in the second and final Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi on Monday. Pakistan, who won the first Test in Lahore by 93 runs, entered the match with three spinners and one seamer in Shaheen Shah Afridi. The hosts handed 38-year-old left-armer Asif … Read more
Rebuilding Leverkusen wary of world’s best PSG
GERMANY: Bayer Leverkusen, who are still rebuilding after a turbulent summer, face perhaps the toughest test in club football when they host European champions Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. After the most successful period in the German club’s 120-year-old history, which included an unbeaten league and cup double and a run to the Europa League final … Read more
Peanut Allergies Have Plummeted in Children, Study Shows
Doctors have long recommended that infants avoid peanuts. But in 2017, experts officially reversed that guidance, and food allergies decreased sharply.