Trump’s Plan for Science: More Money for A.I., Less for Universities
Michael Kratsios, President Trump’s science adviser, proposed overhauling how the government funds research. Democrats said Mr. Trump’s actions had weakened science.
LHC grants woman full dower after marriage dissolution
. The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that a woman who secures dissolution of marriage on account of her husband’s cruelty or other statutory grounds cannot be deprived of her dower, holding that physical, psychological, emotional, verbal and economic abuse all constitute cruelty and a wife’s credible testimony can be sufficient to prove such … Read more
What’s behind India’s ‘cockroach’ youth protests?
Opposition parties see protests as an opportunity to corner Modi over an issue that has massive public resonance Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party march toward parliament on the opening day of its monsoon session, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks, in New Delhi, India, 20 July, 2026—REUTERS Thousands … Read more
U.S. Troops, Seriously Wounded in Recent Strikes, Were Flown to Germany for Help
The seriously wounded service members are among the roughly 100 American troops that the Defense Department recently said were injured by Iranian attacks since early July.
Ancient havelis preserve Multan’s legacy
MULTAN: Hidden behind the narrow streets and bustling bazaars of Multan’s Walled City are centuries-old havelis that continue to preserve the city’s rich architectural, cultural and social heritage. Built mainly during the late Mughal, Sikh and British periods, these grand residences are more than historic homes. They stand as enduring symbols of Multan’s prosperous merchant … Read more
Peace at borders ‘pre-requisite for normal ties,’ India tells China
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaks as he attends the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with India during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 22, 2026—REUTERS Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that he told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that the neighbours … Read more
Three Airports Plan to Ditch T.S.A. Amid Push for Private Security
[The airports have opted in to the agency’s new security model, an agency spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. A union official said the move could jeopardize public safety.
Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Plans
The U.S. will help the Saudis develop a civilian nuclear program, with uncertain consequences for the Middle East.
Alphabet Quadruples Profit to Nearly $120 Billion, Fueled by A.I. Investments
Google’s parent company, which has spent heavily on artificial intelligence, also showed growth across its businesses, particularly in cloud computing.
What Were the Lotus-Eaters Eating?
In Homer’s epic, Odysseus’s men eat something so powerful that they forget about home. Which plants could have produced such a soporific, narcotic and amnesiac effect?