40 Years Ago, a Nuclear Catastrophe at Chernobyl
Photographs from the first days of the Chernobyl disaster and of the aftermath years later show the response, the evacuation and the long-term consequences of the world’s worst nuclear accident.
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Pakistan ranks 16th in global talent index
[ Scores 97/100 for cost competitiveness but only 30/100 for infrastructure, creating 67-point gap KARACHI: Pakistan has risen to 16th place in the Global Outsourcing Talent Index 2026, surpassing 177 countries, according to a report by Ataraxis Management. This places the country in the top 8.3% of global digital labour markets and highlights strong performance … Read more
40 Years After the Meltdown, War Layers Another Disaster on Chernobyl
Ideas have been floated for how the contaminated zone could bring economic benefits to Ukraine. But for the foreseeable future, it will be an army-controlled security belt.
Confusion and Fright Inside the Washington Hilton Ballroom
[A sense of danger spread like a wave among high-profile politicians and journalists as an emergency unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
What to Know About King Charles and Queen Camilla’s U.S. State Visit Hosted by Trump
The British royals are set to arrive on Monday for a visit hosted by President Trump, with a garden party, an address to Congress and a banquet on the schedule.
Iran FM flies to Oman after ‘fruitful’ visit, may return
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly receives Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting in Islamabad. Photo: app ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday said it would press ahead with its mediation efforts as it hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, despite a no-show from the US side. The Iranian foreign minister departed Islamabad after speaking only … Read more
In Japan, the Fight Is on Against Unruly Tourists
Huge crowds of visitors during cherry blossom season have put a picturesque Japanese town on edge. Some residents are trying to take charge.
Four dead as Lebanon truce crumbles
BEIRUT: Israel said on Saturday it would attack Hezbollah targets forcefully, further testing a fragile ceasefire with Lebanon that US President Donald Trump recently said had been extended by three weeks. Four people were killed on Saturday in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, Lebanon’s state news agency reported, while the Israeli military said Hezbollah had … Read more
Twin cities roll again as travel curbs end
ISLAMABAD/ RAWALPINDI: Authorities on Saturday night eased movement restrictions across the twin cities, reopening public and goods transport and restoring key civic facilities after a week-long clampdown linked to heightened security arrangements. The administration in Islamabad allowed all types of transport to enter the city, while bus terminals resumed operations with the exception of Faizabad, … Read more
Trump dents peace talks, but truce may hold
Scraps US team trip to Pakistan Says cancellation does not signal return to fighting Traffic through Strait r WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump cancelled a trip by two US envoys to Iran war mediator Pakistan on Saturday, dealing a new setback to peace prospects. Trump told reporters in Florida that he decided to … Read more