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. US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One as he departs for Florida from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., October 31, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 38%, the lowest since his return to power, with Americans unhappy about his handling of the … Read more
[ Province rolls out satellite-backed monitoring system, new dams and irrigation upgrades backed by ADB KARACHI: Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and driest province, is racing to modernise its water management systems amid groundwater depletion, erratic rainfall and rising climate stress. With 75% of its population living in rural areas and dependent on agriculture, chronic water scarcity … Read more
In a struggling area of Lincoln, a program pays for repairs and energy efficiency upgrades in rental buildings. In return, landlords must keep rents affordable.
[A collective of land trusts, conservancies and tribes is capturing birdsong with audio gear and A.I. for clues about habitat health.
The president has signed off on possible operations inside Venezuela but has also reopened back-channel communications with the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
SINGAPORE: A 26-year-old Australian man was sentenced to nine days in jail on Monday for rushing pop star Ariana Grande at the Singapore premiere of ‘Wicked: For Good’. Johnson Wen leapt over a barricade at Resorts World Sentosa on November 13, wrapping his arm around Grande before jumping up and down, leaving the singer visibly … Read more
Collignon and Bergs delivered in Bologna, while injuries to Alcaraz and Sinner overshadowed the tournament BOLOGNA: Belgium reached the semi-finals of the Davis Cup after winning both singles matches against France in Bologna, where fans have been denied star power following Carlos Alcaraz’s late withdrawal. Raphael Collignon and Zizou Bergs came through respective singles clashes … Read more
LOS ANGELES: LeBron James has ruled out playing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and USA teammate Stephen Curry says he is highly unlikely to feature in the Games. James and Curry teamed up in a star-studded USA line-up last year to win gold at the Paris Olympics, defeating hosts France in a memorable final. … Read more
[ New facility will ensure safe, environmentally compliant ship refueling, smooth maritime transport ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the launch of standardised bunkering operations at Karachi Port for the first time in Pakistan’s history. “The move brings Pakistan’s largest port in line with global maritime safety and operational … Read more
. The MI5 headquarters in central London. PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON: Britain’s domestic intelligence agency MI5 warned on Tuesday that China was using spies disguised as headhunters to recruit parliamentarians, amid concern over Beijing’s activities in the UK. The allegations were promptly denied by a spokesperson at the Chinese embassy in London who said they were … Read more
