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US Treasury chief Bessent vows Washington will “collapse” Iran’s regime as war nears six months Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a visit to the shrine of the leader of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in southern Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026. Iran’s Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS Iranian President … Read more
This month’s picks include powerful movies about mothers from Brazil, Argentina and Austria; a magical-realist tale from India; and an Icelandic drama.
Iga Swiatek reached the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Open in the most unwelcome fashion. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: Iga Swiatek moved into the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters as Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into their clash Thursday. Rybakina’s withdrawal raised concerns over the fitness … Read more
Hosts win first Test by an innings and 103 runs to take a 1-0 lead in three-match series Pakistan suffered a heavy defeat on Friday as England completed an innings and 103 runs victory in the first Test at Headingley, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after dominating with bat and ball. England … Read more
[Cattle ranchers have trimmed their herds in response to drought and low margins, helping push up the cost of another American staple food.
Recent surveys suggest the broader public views both of them negatively, especially in comparison to Harry’s brother, William, and his wife, Kate.
[ Market activity remains relatively subdued, with traded volume reaching 677m shares KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed on a positive note on Friday as value hunting supported a recovery in select stocks. The benchmark KSE-100 Index rose 575 points to settle near 177,170. PSX witnessed a positive session today, with the KSE-100 Index … Read more
Harry and six other high-profile figures lost a privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers. They may eventually have to pay more than twice the initial sum, a judge said.
[China’s regulator ordered changes after vehicle occupants sometimes had difficulty exiting electric cars with retractable door handles after crashes.
Changing the museum’s designated site to the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall would bypass congressional approval.