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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (R), flanked by Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, speaks during a press conference after a Cabinet meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on July 30. — AFP OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday denied a claim that he walked back his speech at the World Economic Forum denouncing … Read more
Selection process stands out for bold filmmaking, unusual takes on geopolitical landscape to more personal stories LONDON: “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” led the shortlist Tuesday of films competing at Britain’s BAFTA awards next month, ahead of the Oscars in mid-March in which both also dominate the nominations. “One Battle After Another”, an offbeat … Read more
UK poverty. Photo: Courtesy — South China Morning Post LONDON: Poverty in Britain has deepened, according to a report released on Tuesday, with approximately 6.8 million people now living in “very deep poverty”, the highest level in three decades. “Very deep poverty” refers to households with an after-housing-costs income below 40% of the UK median, … Read more
[ Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting on Tuesday with new Australian High Commissioner Timothy Kane to discuss avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation in the mining and gemstone sectors. The federal minister welcomed the strong interest of Australian companies in Pakistan’s mining … Read more
. PARIS: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday survived two new no-confidence votes after forcing his budget through the lower house, clearing a key hurdle toward its final adoption. The motions came days after Lecornu weathered two separate, largely symbolic no-confidence challenges on Friday, triggered by his decision to ram through the income section … Read more
[ . The World Bank. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The World Bank says Pakistan is among the countries facing severe water scarcity, with large volumes of water wasted due to inefficient irrigation systems and ineffective agricultural practices. Emphasising the need for improvements in the tax system, more efficient use of water and subsidy reforms, the Bank … Read more
. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem would remain in her job, despite a backlash over a fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. “No,” Trump told reporters at the White House when asked if Noem would step down after 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti was … Read more
Ban on new accounts could begin this fall, existing underage accounts face deactivation by year’s end The National Assembly, France’s lower house of parliament, on Monday approved the key article of a bill prohibiting social media for children under 15, a measure supported by President Emmanuel Macron in a bid to better protect children’s health. … Read more
. People walk through a darkened street during a blackout caused by a fire at a power distribution system in Berlin, Germany, January 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters BERLIN: Germany is offering a one-million-euro reward for information leading to the arrest of suspected far-left militants whose arson attack caused a massive blackout in Berlin earlier this … Read more
[ BoI minister reviews SEZ progress at FIEDMC, industry flags logistics and investment issues FAISALABAD: Over 150 industries in Faisalabad have shut down due to security concerns and policy-related issues, leading to unemployment for nearly 150,000 workers, representatives of the business community told Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh during his visit … Read more