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Pokémon spin-off Pokopia has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 to strong reviews and has become the highest-rated Pokémon game on review aggregator Metacritic. The title marks a departure from the traditional creature-collecting and battling format associated with the franchise. Instead, Pokopia adopts a life simulation approach, combining elements similar to Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley and … Read more
. OSLO: Oslo police said Sunday an explosion at the US embassy in Norway overnight may have been an act of terror, but stressed they were also investigating other possible causes. The blast, which caused no injuries and minor material damage, occurred around 1:00 am (0000 GMT) at the entrance to the embassy’s consular section. … Read more
[The country found a home in the Middle East for its investments and growing markets for steel, electric vehicles and solar panels. Those are now at stake.
The global oil benchmark topped $100 a barrel late Sunday, putting Republicans on the defensive on an issue at the center of this year’s midterm elections.
The blaze that started near Scotland’s busiest station was under control, but officials said they expected train service to be disrupted through Monday.
Pakistani model and actor Saheefa Jabbar Khattak has drawn criticism online after remarks about hiring preferences for staff at her restaurants sparked debate on social media. Khattak, who has moved into the food business in recent years, operates two eateries in Lahore — Roni’s Pizzeria and Picky Patty — and often shares updates about her ventures with … Read more
[ Without reform, licensing overhaul and long-term capital, export targets will remain aspirational A visitor aims a simulation gun at a target during the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar in Karachi, Pakistan. PHOTO: File/REUTERS ISLAMABAD: In January 2026, the Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production, during its visit to Pakistan Ordnance Factories, asked the Ministry … Read more
. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends a meeting of foreign ministers of the BRICS group of nations in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia June 10, 2024. PHOTO:REUTERS BEIJING: China’s top diplomat urged the United States Sunday to iron out its differences with Beijing, as the world’s two largest economies lock horns over trade … Read more
The attack, in the eastern Pacific, was part of a continuing campaign by the U.S. Southern Command to target people suspected of smuggling drugs, and raised the overall death toll to at least 156.
[ Until court’s detailed reasoning, administrative restraint will be wiser revenue strategy Pakistani authorities say that an additional Rs600 billion can be collected in the next fiscal year through tax enforcement measures. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Tax administration in Pakistan has a peculiar reflex: when in doubt, collect more. The recent short order on Sections 4B … Read more
