An Electric Motorcycle Revolution
With gas prices high, people in developing countries are lining up to buy battery-powered bikes. We took a spin around Lahore, Pakistan, on a small-but-mighty one.
Ducky Bhai says parents, not YouTubers, must monitor children’s online content
YouTuber defends his content, urges parents to take greater responsibility for children’s online habits Ducky Bhai spoke in a recent podcast on gentle parenting, his time in jail, and creator controversies. PHOTO: Screengrab YouTuber Saadur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, has criticised parents for blaming content creators for their children’s behaviour, arguing that … Read more
Swiatek dominates Shnaider to set up Toronto semi with Svitolina
Iga Swiatek cruised into the Toronto Masters semi-finals on Monday. Photo: AFP TORONTO: Former world number one Iga Swiatek cruised into the Toronto Masters semi-finals on Monday to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina who fought back from a set down to reach the last four. Poland’s Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, took … Read more
Saudi Arabia says Makkah agreement with Türkiye, Pakistan ‘long-term’ deal to boost cooperation
Defence pact to bolster efforts to address regional challenges, maintain stability, says Saudi King Salman Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026. Photo: X Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud said on Tuesday the recently signed Makkah … Read more
Ex-Marine Robert Gilman Is Freed by Russia After 4 Years in Prison
The Kremlin released Robert Gilman, whose family and an advocacy group had said he was in dire physical condition, on “a humanitarian basis,” President Trump said.
Before Trump’s Catering Container Ruse, Other Presidents Obscured Risky Travel Plans
President Trump was part of a particularly elaborate deception last month, boarding one jet before being spirited away to another.
Taylor Swift wedding-dress fever puts bridal brands on high alert
Designer Kat Eberley works on a dress at the Jenny Yoo bridal boutique in New York City, U.S., August 6, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters Taylor Swift’s wedding dress remains under wraps. But wedding chain David’s Bridal is already betting brides will want one just like it. Fans are eagerly awaiting the reveal of the Christian Dior … Read more
Pakistan step up England Test preparations
Shan Masood bats under medical supervision as squad trains ahead of warm-up match Pakistan’s Test squad stepped up preparations for their upcoming series against England with a training session at Kent County Cricket Club in Beckenham on Tuesday. The players took part in batting and bowling net sessions as the team management focused on adapting … Read more
President Zardari confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz on National Strategic Command chief General Aamer Raza
General Raza has previously been awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Sitara-e-Basalat (Star of Valour) President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday conferred the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) on Commander National Strategic Command (CNSC) General Aamer Raza during an investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad. According to Pakistan Television (PTV), the ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz … Read more
Ukrainian prisoners recount torture, sexual abuse while in Russian detention
Service members of Ukrainian forces who have surrendered after weeks holed up at Azovstal steel works are seen inside a bus, which arrived under escort of the pro-Russian military at a detention facility in the course of Ukraine-Russia conflict in the settlement of Olenivka in the Donetsk Region, Ukraine, May 17, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS Former Ukrainian detainees … Read more