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ATHENS: Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg arrived in Greece to a cheering pro-Palestinian crowd on Monday after she and hundreds of other activists captured by Israel on the high seas were deported following an attempt to bring aid to Gaza. Israel said it expelled 171 activists on Monday including Thunberg, bringing the total deported over so … Read more
[ KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan soared to new all-time highs on Monday, mirroring the international surge that pushed the precious metal above $3,900 per ounce, fueled by growing expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and heightened economic and political uncertainty in the United States, France, and Japan. According to the All Pakistan … Read more
LAUSANNE: European football governing body UEFA on Monday said it had “reluctantly” approved the staging of a Spanish La Liga and an Italian Serie A match in the United States and Australia respectively despite fan protests. “While it is regrettable to have to let these two games go ahead, this decision is exceptional and shall … Read more
PARIS: The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team, which was beset by protests against its participation in cycling races, said on Monday that it was changing its name to move away from an “Israeli identity”. “The decision has been made to rename and rebrand the team, moving away from its current Israeli identity,” the team owned by … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again raised the issue of imposing additional taxes on fertiliser and introducing an excise duty on the use of pesticides to partly offset a shortfall in the annual tax target, which the government has requested to defer until next year. The global lender has asked the … Read more
new video loaded: One Hostage’s Path to Healing and Advocacy Emily Damari spent 471 days in captivity in Gaza. Since being released, Ms. Damari, a British Israeli, has become a symbol of resilience and a voice for the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. Avishag Shar-Yashuv, a photographer for The New York Times, … Read more
PARIS: Kylian Mbappe is receiving treatment for a “small niggle” in his right ankle after meeting up with his international team-mates ahead of the latest round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers, France coach Didier Deschamps said Monday. The France captain sustained the knock at the end of Real Madrid’s 3-1 La Liga victory over Villarreal … Read more
LOS ANGELES: A cryptic video shared by LeBron James set the Internet abuzz on Monday, with fans wondering if the NBA superstar was preparing to announce his retirement or simply another commercial venture. The 10-second video posted on James’ social media channels teased that the Los Angeles Lakers star would reveal the “decision of all … Read more
[Hoping to help grid operators adapt to changes buffeting the power markets, TotalEnergies is assembling a portfolio of battery farms and natural-gas-fired power plants.
The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.