After Fighting Russia Fiercely, He Wants to Forge Ukraine’s Path to Peace
Kyrylo Budanov, a decorated soldier and former military spy chief, advocates a negotiated settlement. Talks are expected to resume this month.
Iqra Aziz calls marriage to Yasir Hussain a blessing, dismisses age-gap concerns
Actor speaks about compatibility, motherhood, mom guilt and her plans to eventually take on theatre Iqra Aziz described her relationship with husband Yasir Hussain as a blessing, saying their age gap had never affected their relationship. The actor spoke in an interview while supporting her husband at his theatre production So Suite in Lahore. During the … Read more
Zverev survives US Open five-set epic
NEW YORK: Top-seeded Alexander Zverev kept his bid for a first US Open title on track with a gritty five-set victory over Quentin Halys, staying the course as a spate of upsets rocked the men’s draw on Thursday. A trio of former women’s champions — Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka — booked third-round … Read more
Natasha acquitted in drug case linked to Karsaz accident
KARACHI: A judicial magistrate’s court in Karachi on Thursday acquitted Natasha, the accused in the Karsaz road accident case, in a separate case registered under the anti-narcotics law after the prosecution and investigating authorities failed to prove the charge against her. The court observed that the medical evidence did not establish that Natasha had consumed … Read more
She Was Hobbled by Fatigue Before an Accidental Diagnosis
The woman’s symptoms limited her for years until she underwent testing to be a kidney donor.
PSX closes with modest gains of 400 points
[ KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Friday on a modestly positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at around 175,330 points, up almost 400 points, after spending most of the session under pressure. The KSE-100 Index closed at 175,328 points, up 0.24% DoD (+399 points), with 259 million shares traded. Trading activity … Read more
Argentina’s Milei steps up Falklands sovereignty claims with oil sanctions
Prospect of oil firms exploring the islands urgent threat to Argentine interests, Milei said Argentine President Javier Milei waves during a ceremony commemorating the 172nd anniversary of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange in Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 16, 2026. REUTERS Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Islands, … Read more
The Pros and Cons of Paying Off Your Mortgage Early
[Homeowners who make extra payments can save thousands of dollars in interest. But, financial experts say, paying down other debt, with higher interest rates, may be a better option.
Israel Says It Is Cementing Its Foothold in Southern Lebanon
The recent capture of a strategic ridge has further entrenched the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory, as efforts to broker lasting peace have floundered.
Tesla’s Cybercab Is Being Investigated by Federal Regulators
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it would examine whether the company’s new self-driving taxi, which has no steering wheel, meets federal auto regulations.