MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods
[Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.
Month: May 2026
The U.S. Set Off a Corruption Scandal That Is Gripping Mexico
The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor has spotlighted cartel corruption, strained cross-border relations and handed President Claudia Sheinbaum a thorny choice.
Minister courts Pakistani investors
[ Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others MANCHESTER: Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh received an exceptional welcome during his visit to Manchester, where he attended a gathering on the sidelines of a Commonwealth conference, according to a statement issued on Saturday. Despite a demanding schedule, … Read more
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
WASHINGTON: NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war. The Pentagon’s announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat between US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who … Read more
Police officer critically injured in firing incident in South Waziristan
Police say investigation has been launched to determine motive behind attack, identify assailants A photo of KP Police personnel. PHOTO: FILE DERA ISMAIL KHAN: An Additional Station House Officer (SHO), Mirajan Shah, was seriously injured on Sunday when unidentified men opened fire in South Waziristan’s Madina Mor area, District Police Officer (DPO) Tahir Shah Wazir … Read more
FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
[ Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group’s annual spring meetings in Washington DC, US, April 13, 2026, PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue has chaired a virtual … Read more
US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
WASHINGTON: US President ?Donald Trump’s administration has bypassed congressional review to approve military sales totaling over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The ?State Department announcements on Friday came as the US and Israel’s war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more ?than three … Read more
25,000MT tuna quota secured
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured a quota of 25,000 metric tonnes from the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), including 15,000 tonnes of yellowfin tuna and 10,000 tonnes of skipjack, a landmark achievement expected to generate approximately $200 million in exports, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on World Tuna Day, according … Read more
Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets VIENNA: Austrian police on Saturday arrested a man suspected of lacing jars of baby food with rat poison in what authorities presumed was an extortion scheme. Police, cited by the APA news agency, said the suspect, aged 39, … Read more
‘Qataghani’ blends Hunza’s rhythms with global sound
New track recorded in mountains of northern Pakistan brings together artists from across continents to reimagine tradi KARACHI: A new track recorded in the mountains of northern Pakistan is bringing together musicians from across continents in an effort to reimagine traditional sounds for a global audience. Music platform Humnava has released Qataghani, the third song … Read more