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. Drone strikes in Sudan. Photo: AFP KHARTOUM: Drone strikes on markets in paramilitary-controlled towns in the Kordofan region killed 33 people Sunday, while a strike in Darfur resulted in a raging oil fire, sources told AFP. Two of the attacks were on small towns in West Kordofan state — part of the resource-rich Kordofan … Read more
[ Structured cooperation, not decoupling, is key to global markets, supply chains and geopolitical stability KARACHI: The US-China economic relationship is among the most defining forces shaping the 21st-century global order. As the world’s two largest economic behemoths, their relationship influences not only bilateral growth but also the stability of global markets, supply chains, and … Read more
Japanese entertainment giant accused of overcharging millions of PlayStation users LONDON: Japanese entertainment giant Sony will face a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) class action lawsuit starting Tuesday in London, accused of allegedly breaching competition law by overcharging millions of UK PlayStation users. The claimants’ website accuses Sony of “exploiting its UK customers” for nearly a … Read more
. Police officers gather during a reported active shooter situation in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S. July 28, 2025. Source: Reuters NEW YORK: New York counterterror police said they were investigating on Saturday after a man threw “ignited devices” near far-right protesters demonstrating outside the mayor’s home. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said … Read more
The evidence contradicts President Trump’s claim that Iran was responsible for a strike at the school that killed 175 people, most of them children.
[ ISLAMABAD: The Middle East once again stands on the verge of a dangerous escalation. What began as a confrontation between Iran and Israel risks evolving into a broader regional conflict involving the Gulf states and major global powers. Such a development would carry profound implications for global energy security and economic stability. The big … Read more
With their pervasive military, political and economic clout, the Guards are often considered the main impediment to regime change, or any change, in Iran.
[ The ministry emphasised the need for a comprehensive assessment of the sustainability of domestic resources such as natural gas and Thar coal before restricting the use of imported fuels. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: In March 2026, as the aftermath of the US and Israeli strikes on Iran ripples through the global economy, the fragility of … Read more
‘Pulp Fiction’ actress calls director’s frequent use of racial slur ‘racist and creepy’ Actress Rosanna Arquette, known for her role in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, has publicly condemned the famed filmmaker for what she describes as his excessive use of the N?word in that film and others throughout his career. In a new interview, Arquette … Read more
Continued attacks could make the Iranian government and the country as a whole more vulnerable.
