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[ Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs a high-level meeting of the Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices on Tuesday to review the energy supply situation. Photo: X The Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices was informed on Tuesday that the country has largely secured petrol cargoes for March and April, with additional shipments planned to further … Read more
At the peak, Hong Kong was one of Asia’s largest textile exporters. Now, visitors can see tangible reminders of that history in several neighborhoods.
The Football Supporters Europe challenged the “excessive ticket prices” for the finals A lawsuit has been filed against FIFA for excessive ticket prices for this year’s World Cup. Photo: AFP LAUSANNE: The Football Supporters Europe (FSE) group filed a lawsuit on Tuesday with the European Commission against football’s world governing body FIFA over “excessive ticket … Read more
Chinese foreign minister expresses hope that all parties will seize every opportunity for peace Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi (L) and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi. Photos: File China’s top diplomat on Tuesday appealed to the United States, Israel and Iran to engage in talks and seize every opportunity for peace, according to … Read more
Moscow may be challenging President Trump’s effort to choke Cuba’s economy. China also has suspected listening posts on the island.
European Commission working on new incentives, price monitoring mechanisms under the Citizens’ Energy Package A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed oil pipeline in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. REUTERS Sharply rising energy prices amid ongoing military tensions in the Middle East, deepened by joint US … Read more
Genetic material preserved in ancient grape seeds reveals when, and how, humans meddled with wine grapes.
[ Bank president says lender to deliver rapid, flexible, scalable support to help countries manage immediate pressures A worker walks past inside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila. Photo: Reuters/ File The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday announced a financial support package to help its developing member countries (DMCs) mitigate the economic … Read more
Photos shared by Isha Rikhi’s mother spark rumours rapper Badshah secretly married actress in India Indian media has reported that singer-rapper Badshah got married, after a series of photographs were shared by actress Isha Rikhi’s mother, Poonam Rikhim, which set off the alarm of speculation amongst fans. Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, known by his stage … Read more
Victoria Mboko (CAN) hits a backhand against Mirra Andreeva (not pictured) on day 7 of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Photo: REUTERS/File MIAMI: Victoria Mboko’s rapid rise has the Canadian teenager poised for Grand Slam success, former U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick said after she beat fellow teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-6(4) 4-6 … Read more
