Two Tankers Hit in Apparent Drone Strike in Egypt
An explosion at a port on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast set fire to two ships, including a U.S. gas storage tanker, according to maritime tracking firms.
Microsoft Increases Spending on A.I. as Profit Jumps 31.6%
Like other big technology companies, Microsoft is hoping its aggressive spending on artificial intelligence is starting to translate into revenue.
New Strikes Engulf More Countries in the Iran War
President Trump threatened retribution after Iran fired missiles at U.S. military bases in Jordan. Strikes by U.S. and Saudi warplanes on Iranian-linked militias in Iraq were a further escalation after a lull.
Government Borrowing Cost Hits Two-Decade High After Fed Rate Decision
[The surge in Treasury yields suggests investors doubt that the Federal Reserve can keep inflation contained.
The Summer That Broke Europe
Record heat and wildfires are devastating the continent, and scientists warn the climate crisis is getting worse.
In Indonesia, a New Generation Takes Up Leaf Weaving
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De Snijjer to lead Pakistan Women’s Hockey
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed renowned Dutch coach Richard de Snijjer as the head coach of the Pakistan women’s national hockey team as part of its long-term strategy to revive and strengthen women’s hockey in the country. According to a PHF press release issued on Tuesday, De Snijjer brings more than two decades of … Read more
Karachi dessert shop owner found dead after alleged kidnapping
25-year-old Wafflix owner was abducted from PECHS; police probe suspected torture Mir Raza Ali, owner of the popular dessert shop Wafflix, whose body was found in Gulistan-e-Jauhar after he was allegedly kidnapped from PECHS. SCREENGRAB/ Youtube A 25-year-old man who was allegedly kidnapped from Karachi’s PECHS Society was found dead in the bushes near a … Read more
Fed Holds Rates Steady but Three Officials Back Increase
[Kevin M. Warsh’s second meeting as chairman of the Federal Reserve was colored by internal divisions over the path forward for policy.
14 Arab, Palestinian groups issue urgent appeal to protect Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa Mosque amid Israeli escalation
Cite attacks on worshippers, targeting of Al-Aqsa guards, restrictions on freedom of worship and settlement expansion Fourteen Arab and Palestinian institutions and organisations on Wednesday issued an urgent appeal calling for collective action to protect occupied Jerusalem amid what they described as escalating Israeli violations targeting Al-Aqsa Mosque and the city’s historic identity. The appeal … Read more