Trump Tariffs Force Some Canadian Companies to Move South of the Border
If President Trump moves ahead with 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products later this month, some companies may only survive by relocating to the United States.
South Korea unveils future technology drivers, targets moon landing by 2030
‘Seven Major SEED’ initiative spans quantum computing to nuclear energy, with $7.1b investment in materials South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends a joint press statement with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (not pictured) at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, July 27, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS South Korea unveiled on Wednesday an ambitious technology strategy centred on … Read more
Ecuadorean Fishing Boats Hit by Mystery Attackers
Ecuadorean crews plying the waters of the Pacific have been targeted by a mysterious outfit equipped with drones. Some sailors appear to have lost their lives.
Heat Kills Hundreds of Workers Each Year. A Postal Carrier Was One.
[About half a dozen states explicitly protect workers from excessive heat. And some others, like Texas, prevent local governments from passing their own laws.
What if Judy Punched Back? A Puppet Fest for All, With a Female Focus.
The International Puppet Fringe Festival, by its nature accessible and diverse, brings dozens of shows, films, exhibits and workshops to the Lower East Side.
Pakistan beat Chinese Taipei in Asian Netball Championships
The Green-shirts secured a convincing 55-38 win to book last-four spot in plate division Pakistan continued their strong run in the Plate Division of the Asian Netball Championships 2026 with a 55-38 victory over Chinese Taipei in Hong Kong on Wednesday. The result marked another convincing performance by Pakistan, who have been competing in the … Read more
Babar back in top 10; Shafique, Sajid also climb
A trio of Pakistan stars have been rewarded for their recent triumph in the West Indies by making big gains on the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings. Pakistan broke a drought of more than three years without a Test victory away from home when they defeated the West indies by eight wickets in the … Read more
Rs20b raised via 10 IPOs in H1 2026
[ ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan approved 10 initial public offerings between January and June 2026, through which more than Rs20 billion was raised, Commissioner Muzaffar Ahmed Mirza said on Tuesday. Addressing a guest lecture series in Islamabad, Mirza said Pakistan’s population of 255 million – driven by a large youth segment … Read more
FinMin, PBC discuss investment, reforms
[ Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met newly-elected Pakistan Business Council (PBC) Chairman Ziad Bashir and Chief Executive Javed Kureishi to discuss investment, competitiveness and regulatory reforms, the finance ministry said on Tuesday. Aurangzeb emphasised the need for a stronger focus on … Read more
Russia frees ailing ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention
Putin approves pardon on humanitarian grounds after discussions, seeks no concessions in return for release Former US Marine Robert Gilman, who served a prison sentence for assaulting a Russian police officer in 2022, attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia April 6, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Russia freed on Tuesday a former American Marine jailed there since 2022, United … Read more