Union Leads in Vote at Ford Battery Plant
[The U.A.W. had a narrow majority in a bid to represent workers at a factory owned by Ford and SK On. But the outcome could change because of contested ballots.
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Three dead, 17 injured in Minneapolis school shooting
MINNEAPOLIS: Two children were killed and 17 other people were injured on Wednesday after a gunman opened fire on schoolchildren who were attending Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, authorities said. The assailant, wielding a rifle, a shotgun and a pistol, fired dozens of rounds through the church windows, officials said. The shooter then took … Read more
AI to reshape jobs, not replace them: IT minister
[ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) will not eliminate jobs but reshape the global employment landscape. She stressed the need for youth to acquire skills in modern technologies. Speaking at Cadet College Hasan Abdal, she said future opportunities will belong to those who … Read more
What to Know About Jimmy Lai’s Trial in Hong Kong
The media tycoon, jailed since 2020, ran a now-defunct newspaper that was critical of the government.
Lucky 13 and 90 New Looks
Taylor Swift’s engagement ring from Travis Kelce is dazzling fans and gemmologists alike, with speculation swirling that it may carry the singer’s lucky number, 13. The antique cushion-cut diamond, appraised between 10 and 15 carats, has been estimated at $650,000 and is already being hailed as one of the most symbolic celebrity rings in recent … Read more
Heavy selling leads to fifth straight loss
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) lost more ground on Wednesday as early optimism gave way to extensive selling in the second half of the trading session. At close, the benchmark KSE-100 index recorded a drop of 941.03 points, or 0.63%, and settled at 147,494.03 Concerns over severe flooding and the resultant human and economic … Read more
Gold edges higher, rupee extends gains
[ KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan edged higher on Wednesday, moving in opposite direction of the international market, where bullion slipped under pressure from a stronger US dollar and Treasury yields. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs1,000 to Rs361,700. Similarly, the rate … Read more
Austria’s Hills Are Still Alive, 60 Years Later
In Salzburg, an anniversary of “The Sound of Music” looks grand through a child’s eyes, even if the locals are gazing elsewhere.
SIFC, ECC clear refinery dues to unlock $6b investment
[ ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) have jointly achieved a long-awaited breakthrough for Pakistan’s refining sector. Acting on SIFC’s directions, the ECC on Tuesday approved the settlement framework for outstanding petroleum levy dues of M/s Cnergyico PK Limited (CPL), the country’s largest refinery. The framework, prepared in … Read more
Iran says killed 13 militants in restive southeast
TEHRAN: Clashes during a raid in Iran’s restive southeast killed at least 13 militants as well as a Revolutionary Guard, state media reported Wednesday. A Revolutionary Guards statement carried by state television said that “13 terrorists have been killed and a number of others arrested” in Sistan-Baluchistan province, which has seen a spate of violent … Read more
