Starmer Faces a Major Test in a Set of UK Elections: What to Know
Local elections in England, and parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, take place on Thursday. The governing Labour Party is expected to do very badly.
Month: May 2026
War and Energy Shortages Boost China’s Influence in Asia
[The war in Iran has left China’s neighbors appealing for help, handing Beijing the kind of sway it has long sought.
Starmer Braces for Local Election Losses Amid New Era of UK Politics
Polls predict historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on Thursday as anti-immigrant Reform U.K. makes gains, and a new era of multiparty politics takes shape.
CNS emphasises combat readiness in maritime domain
. ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf has emphasized the importance of maintaining perpetual combat readiness to effectively counter both traditional and non-traditional challenges in the maritime domain. Chairing the Command & Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy at Naval Headquarters, the CNS underscored Pakistan Navy’s pivotal role in ensuring peace, stability … Read more
The ‘Perfect Storm’ Hanging Over Britain’s Public Debt
[Bond investors are expected to scrutinize the results of critical local elections on Thursday as the war in the Middle East adds inflation pressure on the government.
Pakistan earns global trust, respect: PM
Paigham-i-Islam Conference awards title of ‘Greatest Victorious General of the Century’ to CDF Asim Munir Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presents shields for the Saudi leadership to Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy at the sixth Paigham-e-Islam Conference. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan had emerged … Read more
Pak efforts keep ceasefire alive
ISLAMABAD: When the news of evacuation of 22 Iranian crew members of the vessel seized by the US Navy to Pakistan emerged on Monday, it signified the effectiveness of mediation efforts by Islamabad. The development was seen as a significant confidence-building measure and a precursor to potential other positive outcomes. However, within hours of what … Read more
Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal ‘very possible’, but threatens strikes if not PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic Tehran yet WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed a deal with Iran was “very possible”, but threatened to resume his bombardment of the country if negotiations fell apart. Despite the US leader’s optimism, Iran … Read more
Anthropic’s C.E.O. Says It Could Grow by 80 Times This Year
[The chief executive, Dario Amodei, said the rapid growth had exponentially increased the start-up’s need for more computing power.
Watercraft Slams Into Gray Whale Near Vancouver, Injuring Driver
The whale appeared to be unharmed by the collision, which was captured on video.