As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
Where to Eat and Drink at a Barcelona Bar Like a Local
The classic bars, known as bodegas, are where locals in the Catalan capital take their rituals seriously. If you know where to look, you can join them.
Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse works
Paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth over $10.4 million which were stolen from an Italian museum in March have been recovered, police said Friday. The paintings were taken by thieves from the villa of the Magnani-Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, in a heist that lasted under three minutes. Parma chief of police … Read more
Liverpool to play double-header against Como
Liverpool have reportedly opened talks with Andoni Iraola over their vacant managerial post. Photo: AFP/File COMO, ITALY: Liverpool’s double-header against Serie A side Como on Sunday will be a good test ahead of the new Premier League season, manager Andoni Iraola said on Saturday. Liverpool, who lost pre-season fixtures against Leeds United and AS Monaco, … Read more
Trump was ‘joking’ about declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory: US media
President has not discussed such a move with his advisers, Wall Street Journal reports US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, August 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump was “joking” when he said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after the war … Read more
‘Investment, exports, jobs on agenda’
[ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday that Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability had taken hold and reforms had moved from intent to implementation, as the country marked its 79th Independence Day. In a message issued on the occasion, he said strengthening fiscal and external fundamentals was contributing to rising economic … Read more
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9, Health Officials Say
The Lebanese health ministry said several children were killed in a strike overnight, one of the deadliest attacks in months. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
Pakistani celebrities dress in patriotic hues for Independence Day
From traditional shalwar kameez to casual T-shirts, stars marked day with own personal style As Pakistan celebrated its 80th Independence Day, celebrities across the country took to social media to celebrate in their own way — and, as always, their fashion choices became part of the festivities. For some, the occasion called for traditional silhouettes and … Read more
India’s Rodrigues ruled out of Asian Games
India batter Jemimah Rodrigues, suffered a hamstring injury on 3 August while playing for Southern Brave in The Hundred in England, and has now been ruled out of India's upcoming assignments in the Women's Asia Cup in UAE as well as the Asian Games in Japan. The extent of the injury was confirmed after she … Read more
Court directs Mir Ali Raza’s business partner not to leave city during probe
Directs Ahmed’s lawyer to decide at the next hearing whether to withdraw or pursue the bail application 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 KARACHI: A court in Karachi on Saturday ordered the business partner of Mir … Read more