China’s Housing Slump Shows Signs of Bottoming Out. We’ve Been Here Before.
[Property prices in Shanghai, in particular, are rebounding, but the national market still faces an enormous overhang — 90 million empty or unfinished apartments.
Month: May 2026
Rare display of bonhomie in NA
ISLAMABAD: In a rare display of parliamentary convergence amid deep political divisions, treasury and opposition benches in both the houses of parliament on Wednesday set aside their differences to welcome a high-level Chinese parliamentary delegation visiting Pakistan to mark the 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The delegation, led by Cai Dafeng, … Read more
UK NSA hails Pakistan’s ‘constructive’ role
ISLAMABAD: United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Jonathan Powell on Wednesday conveyed the appreciation of the British government for Pakistan’s “constructive role in regional diplomacy” to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Powell called on the premier at the Prime Minister’s House. “Powell conveyed the appreciation of … Read more
Trump says Iran talks ‘on borderline’
JOINT BASE ANDREWS: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that talks with Tehran were “on the borderline” between a deal to end the Middle East war and a resumption of strikes on Iran. Trump has given conflicting signals since announcing on Monday that he had called off renewed attacks to give time for negotiations, … Read more
News of U.S. Indictment Slow to Reach Cubans Waiting for a Breakthrough
While many Cubans were divided over the legitimacy of the U.S. charging Raul Castro with murder, the hope for developments that might ease their suffering is widespread. “This has to change.”
Peace efforts gather pace as Naqvi returns to Tehran
Naqvi briefs PM, CDF on meetings in Iranian capital Pezeshkian says all paths remain open from our side Propo ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday made another trip to Tehran after returning home only on Monday, in what appeared to be intense diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a deal to … Read more
Pigeons and People Have Been Frenemies for Longer Than You Think
Bones discovered at an archaeological site in Cyprus suggest the birds have been strutting around human settlements since at least 1400 B.C.
Aga Khan reaffirms support for humanitarian causes
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir, Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq attend a banquet hosted by President Asif Ali Zardari in honour of Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Aiwan-e-Sadr. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, … Read more
Soundtrack to 8,000 Job Cuts: A Meta Worker’s Layoff-Themed A.I. Songs
On a dark day of layoffs at Meta, one employee responded by creating an internal radio station that plays songs about job cuts — generated by artificial intelligence, of course.
TSA Pushes to Expand Private Security at Airport Checkpoints
[Driven in part by the chaos of the last shutdown, the government is expanding efforts to use private security staff instead of federal employees at more airports.