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Plan includes $50b for Pan Asia Power Grid initiative and $20b for tech and digital projects A worker walks past inside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila June 17, 2009. REUTERS The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Sunday announced a $70 billion programme to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region … Read more
Despite Saim Ayub’s fighting 54, Hyderabad Kingsmen managed only a modest 129 against Peshawar Zalmi in a high-pressure HBL Pakistan Super League final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Peshawar Zalmi, eyeing a second PSL title, won the toss and opted to field — a decision that paid early dividends as in-form Maaz Sadaqat fell … Read more
Coast Guard says ship, with unclear destination with no cargo and on EU and UK sanctions lists The Coast Guard has boarded a vessel suspected of being part of the Russian shadow fleet. PHOTO: Swedish Minister for Civil Defence, Carl-Oskar Bohlin X The Swedish Coast Guard said on Sunday it had seized a tanker in … Read more
Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ayman Safadi on Sunday spoke with FM Ishaq Dar and appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and continued efforts for peace. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on efforts to promote peace and stability in the … Read more
[It was the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy in 11 years. One analyst called the debut “sensational.”
[Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports Workers remove a coffin with a body from temporary graves and prepare for transport for a funeral ceremony of four Hezbollah fighters and two civilians, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in Tyre, southern Lebanon, April 26, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Fresh … Read more
Bomb squad at scene; attack not confirmed. Residents told to stay home; some evacuated. Two people have died after an explosion at a house in the southern English city of Bristol, with authorities treating the cause of the incident as suspicious, local police said on Sunday. Police, who have declared it a major incident, said … Read more
[The announcement came days after the United Arab Emirates withdrew from the group. The higher output will have little effect on global supplies.
Napoli and Como cancel each other out in a frustrating stalemate. Photo: AFP/FILE MILAN: Napoli and Como drew 0-0 in Serie A on Saturday in a result that did little to further either of their ambitions for this season. The draw will likely disappoint hosts Como the more as they now trail Juventus in the … Read more