Weighing the Costs of Corporate Silence
[The days of the quarterly earnings report could be numbered as the Securities and Exchange Commission is said to weigh a rule change. What it could mean for investors is likely to stir debate.
Month: March 2026
With ‘Ready or Not 2,’ Samara Weaving Can’t Stop Screaming
The “Ready or Not” actress has become synonymous with horror fare. She has embraced the genre, while looking to make a few career tweaks.
Sabalenka unsure of Dubai tournament return
Aryna Sabalenka celebrates victory over Elena Rybakina in the Indian Wells WTA 1000 final. Photo: AFP DUBAI: World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she is unsure about her return to the Dubai Championships after its tournament director criticised her withdrawal this year, labelling the demand for tougher penalties on late pullouts a “ridiculous” idea. Sabalenka … Read more
Samsung, AMD expand partnership to supply HBM4 chips for AI
An AMD logo and a computer motherboard appear in this illustration created on August 25, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS SEOUL: Samsung Electronics, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their strategic partnership on memory chip supplies for artificial intelligence infrastructure, the companies said on Wednesday. The agreement will focus on supplying … Read more
Over 200 Ukrainian Experts in Middle East to Help Fight Drones, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that 11 countries in the region have asked for Kyiv’s assistance. Russia has launched such drones against Ukraine for years.
Tencent profit rises 16% as gaming leads growth and AI push intensifies
A man walks past the Tencent headquarters in Shenzhen, in China’s southern Guangdong province. PHOTO: AFP Chinese internet giant Tencent on Wednesday reported a 16 percent jump in full-year net profit, with gaming still its main business driver even as the company extends its AI push. Tencent, the world’s largest video game publisher, is competing … Read more
Israel Intensifies Strikes on Beirut, Escalating Its Campaign Against Hezbollah
The Israeli military widened its attacks to the districts in the center of the Lebanese capital, destroying buildings, forcing residents to flee and killing at least 10.
Gold prices remain unchanged in local, global markets
[ A goldsmith weighs gold jewellery inside a showroom. PHOTO: REUTERS Gold prices in Pakistan remained stable on Wednesday as international prices remained unchanged, and silver saw a minor drop. On Tuesday, gold prices had seen a modest rise of Rs1,000, reaching Rs523,762 per tola. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), … Read more
Karachi’s cafes host Chand Raat mehndi festivities
Karachi’s café culture has evolved into more than just grabbing a coffee—it has become a social ritual. Especially during festive moments like Chand Raat and Eid, the city comes alive with cafés transforming into celebration hubs, where friends and families gather for late-night hangouts, mehndi, and churiyan. Here’s a closer look at some cafés hosting … Read more
Reason behind Babar’s exclusion from Bangladesh ODIs revealed
The selection committee had not included Babar Azam in the squad for the Bangladesh tour due to his poor performance in the World Cup. Photo: AFP/File KARACHI: Was Babar Azam unfit or dropped? The mystery has been solved. The senior batter was not included in the national squad for the Bangladesh tour due to being … Read more
