After Victory in German State, Far Right Needs Help to Take Power
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, does not have a straightforward path to governing Saxony-Anhalt, but a small populist party could clear the way.
PCB probe deepens after Lord’s debacle
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct, which are currently being reviewed internally. “The PCB handles such matters in accordance with its standard procedures. The process is being conducted under PCB regulations, ensuring that all concerned individuals are given due consideration,” PCB Director Media … Read more
Pakistan down Chinese Taipei in Junior Asia Cup
Pakistan secured a 2-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the Challenger Pool of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 on Monday. Lareeb Abid put Pakistan ahead in the 30th minute before Chen Xiao-Qing equalised for Chinese Taipei four minutes later. Pakistan restored their lead in the 50th minute when Sharqa Sarwar scored a field goal, … Read more
PSX comes under selling pressure, sheds 1,003.40 points by midday
[ Oil surge amid Hormuz tensions weighs on OMCs, banks, autos, cement and refineries A stock broker reacts while monitoring the market on the electronic board displaying share prices during trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi on July 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/ File KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under renewed … Read more
Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs Set to Take Effect as Trump Threatens to Escalate
New Canadian levies of up to 50 percent are expected to begin Tuesday, even as Washington warns of a new round of American tariffs.
Social Media in China Is Getting Really Dark
[The Chinese Communist Party has spent years trying to make “positive energy” the dominant mood of the country’s internet. It’s no longer working.
Virtual Taekwondo Takes the Contact Out of a Combat Sport
The contactless version of the Korean martial art is making its debut at this year’s Asian Games. Critics say it’s a glorified video game.
Early Data Indicates an A.I.-Generated Drug Could Slow Aging
Artificial intelligence was used to help develop a drug candidate, rentosertib, for a rare lung condition. Its maker says the drug also seems to reduce the biological hallmarks of age.
How Ancient Farmers Used Floral Designs to Track Goods
A Mesopotamian culture’s decorated ceramics show some early roots of math, researchers argued.
There Is Still a Void at Ground Zero. Here’s How We Fill It.
At 25 years, the World Trade Center is an undeniable feat of urban redevelopment. Now we can make it a real neighborhood.