Syria Advance on Kurdish-Held Areas as Washington Urges Restraint
Government troops drew closer to Raqqa, the largest city overseen by the Kurds, raising U.S. concerns about the renewal of a wider conflict in the region.
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Carrick magic dents Man City Premier League bid
Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgu scores their second goal. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Michael Carrick made a flying start to life as Manchester United boss against Manchester City on Saturday but Premier League leaders Arsenal missed a chance to pull nine points clear. Sorry Tottenham slipped to defeat against relegation-threatened West Ham, further increasing the pressure on … Read more
UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYE
Last week, during a visit to my sister-in-law’s house, a conversation unfolded that felt instantly familiar. My sister’s mother-in-law, Zeba Bano recalled an incident involving her son: Saad-ul-Allah once uploaded a WhatsApp status, proudly standing in front of his car. She had warned him not to post it—nazar lag jaegi—but he ignored the advice. The … Read more
Egypt, Sudan welcome Trump’s mediation offer on Nile River dispute
Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on Sept. 9 after 14 years, disputed by Egypt and Sudan Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Sudan’s Chairman of the Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Saturday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate a dispute over the sharing of the Nile River waters regarding the … Read more
Anti-ICE protesters drive out far-right activists in Minneapolis amid immigration tensions
Demonstrations follow fatal shooting by federal agent and surge of ICE, Border Patrol officers in the city MINNEAPOLIS: Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis chased off a small group of far-right activists who had vowed to march on a neighbourhood where many immigrants live on Saturday, stoking tensions in a city on edge after the … Read more
France’s Embassy in Iraq Is a Spoil of Antisemitism, Jewish Family Charges
A Jewish family that fled Iraq generations ago rented its home to France for use as an embassy, but Paris long ago stopped paying it rent, after Iraq stripped Jews of property.
How a Screwdriver Salesman Helped Fuel U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria
Spotty research from a Christian activist has been used by Republican lawmakers to justify U.S. intervention in the country.
Fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza kills 6, injures 20; blaze still not fully under control
Officials say dozens may still be trapped as fire spreads to upper floors of MA Jinnah Road shopping mall KARACHI: A massive fire broke out late on Saturday night at the Gul Plaza shopping mall on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi, killing at least six people and injuring 20 others, including a firefighter, officials said on … Read more
E&P firms seek release of Rs1.5tr dues
[ Ask govt to intervene, say financial strain forcing them to scale back uplift projects ISLAMABAD: Oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) companies have expressed serious concern over alleged default on payments by the public gas utilities and have sought the government’s intervention to resolve the matter. These companies have drawn attention of the … Read more
Chimney Sweeps Are Making a Comeback in the U.K. as Energy Costs Climb
The centuries-old trade is enjoying something of a revival, partly driven by rising energy costs. Today’s sweeps use new tools and technology.