Explosions Rock Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had warned hours earlier that Russia was preparing another “massive strike” on Kyiv.
Month: July 2026
Kane rescues England against DR Congo
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham celebrate after scoring the equaliser against DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16. … Read more
Islamabad rejects allegations over missiles
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday rejected as “unfortunate, unfounded, devoid of rationality and sense of history” the alleged threat perception arising from Pakistan’s missile capabilities and delivery systems, raised by a senior US official at a think tank. In a statement issued in response to media queries regarding the US official’s remarks, the Foreign … Read more
Trump Administration Delivers Lucrative Win for Its Kratom Allies
[In moving to ban a potent synthetic version of kratom, the president’s team paved the way for more sales for makers of rival botanic supplements, who had aggressively lobbied for the change.
Ronaldo, Modric struggle to defy time
Cristiano Ronaldo has played every minute of the World Cup so far for Portugal. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in Friday’s last-32 clash. But both men are facing questions … Read more
US, Iran hold talks in Qatar
DOHA/ DUBAI/WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance said discussions between the US and Iran were going well as they held indirect technical talks in Qatar about the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, adding Washington would not return to full combat unless necessary. The talks are based on a 14-point interim accord signed last month that … Read more
¿Y Si Sí? The World Cup Delivers Hope to Mexico
Mexico’s World Cup run has electrified the nation, drawing hundreds of thousands into the streets in celebrations of collective joy, resilience and hope.
Heatwave frequency, intensity a threat to Tour de France
A stage of the Route d’Occitanie in southern Tarn in June 2022 was shortened to 36km after temperatures rose above 41C. Photo: AFP PARIS: France has just endured a punishing heatwave, with another potentially on the way soon after the country’s emblematic cycle race starts this weekend. Heatwaves are an increasingly common nuisance — or … Read more
PSX soars 3,748 points on easing inflation
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday staged a strong rally where the benchmark KSE-100 index climbed more than 2% as aggressive buying in heavyweight sectors reflected growing investor confidence in the country’s economic outlook. The KSE-100 closed at 184,050.10, up 3,748.40 points, or 2.08%. It touched the intra-day high of 184,234 after slipping to … Read more
Ukraine Takes the War to Russia
Kyiv’s aim is simple: Put enough pressure on President Vladimir Putin that he agrees to end the war. Will it work?