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Electric school buses tapped to shore up fragile US power grids during summer heat

Electric school buses in US send power back to grid during heat waves, easing demand; hundreds more are coming now Buses in Oakland Unified School District’s vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric school bus fleet stand in a bidirectional charging lot in Oakland, California, U.S., May 15, 2024. Zum/Handout via REUTERS Schools are out for the summer, but … Read more

Israel killed 265 journalists including 27 women, wounded nearly 500 others

Israel kills 265 journalists, including around 27 women, and detains over 34 during 1,000 days of fighting Israeli bombing on Gaza, Palestine left devastating effects on city life, forcing families to live in tents next to ruins. Photo: AA/file Carrying a camera or documenting the testimony of a survivor in the Gaza Strip during 1,000 … Read more

Rubina Ashraf urges Pakistanis to ditch ‘toxic car culture’ and reclaim the streets

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Veteran actor criticises poor urban planning and unsafe streets, while encouraging stronger civic sense Veteran actor Rubina Ashraf shared an assessment of modern Pakistani society, arguing that the country’s growing dependence on cars, poor urban planning and declining civic culture have made everyday life increasingly difficult for pedestrians. Speaking during a recent interview, she reflected on … Read more

PHF announces international coaching team to lead national hockey revival

A key objective of these appointments is the development of Pakistan’s own coaching infrastructure Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is pleased to announce the selection … Read more

Swiatek, Zverev cruise into Wimbledon last 32

Iga Swiatek laid down a marker at Wimbledon by swatting aside Karolina Pliskova. Photo: AFP LONDON: Iga Swiatek put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defencefirmly behind her by powering to a statement second-round victory over Karolina Pliskova, while Alexander Zverev also eased through on Thursday. Reigning champion Swiatek, who struggled to hold back tears after battling past Taylor Townsend in … Read more

US officials believed Israel plotted to kill Iranian negotiators: report

US asked regional states to warn Tehran Israel could target two officials, New York Times reports Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India on May 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Current and former United States officials believed that Israel might have been plotting to kill Iran’s … Read more