‘The Last House’ Review: End of the World as They Know It
When a mysterious force traps people in their homes, one family tries to ride out the apocalypse.
Samiullah backs Pakistan to challenge India at FIH Hockey World Cup
Pakistan chief selector Samiullah Khan believes his side has what it takes to frustrate arch-rivals India when the two teams meet in the pool stage of the FIH Hockey World Cup, insisting the Green Shirts are capable of earning at least a draw despite entering the tournament as underdogs. Pakistan announced a 20-member squad on … Read more
Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor’s new signing Mohamed Salah. Photo: REUTERS TURKEY: Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, under which the Egypt forward will receive 17 million euros ($19.6 million) a season, the Turkish club said on Thursday. The announcement came as Trabzon’s fans prepared to head for the club’s stadium in the eastern Black Sea … Read more
Ministers agree to tackle marine pollution
[ Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi have agreed to launch coordinated efforts to combat marine pollution and protect coastal ecosystems critical to the blue economy, according to a statement issued on Thursday. … Read more
Seven dead, including gunman, at Thailand school shooting
15 people injured as teachers, students killed in country’s second school shooting this year Students, without wearing shoes, run as they evacuate from Debsirin Nonthaburi School, the site of a shooting incident, in Bang Kruai district in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS At least seven people were killed on … Read more
China’s Export Boom Rolls On Despite Trade Backlash
[China’s factories are finding eager buyers abroad even as weak consumer spending and a prolonged property slump weigh on growth at home.
Thailand School Shooting Leaves at Least Six
A student opened fire at a high school near Bangkok, according to local news media.
Salt industry to impart modern skills training
[ Participants would receive comprehensive training in salt packaging and quality control KARACH: The Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP), in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission, has announced the launch of a free technical training programme aimed at developing a skilled workforce for Pakistan’s salt … Read more
Pakistan hockey team receives advance daily allowance before FIH World Cup 2026 departure
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has transferred PKR 20 million ($71,000 approximately) as advance foreign daily allowance to the bank accounts of national team players and coaching staff ahead of their departure for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands. The federation said the advance payment was aimed at ensuring players … Read more
Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans
Oil extended gains on Friday amid further concerns around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran, working with Oman, suggested banning vessels deemed hostile from the strait and heavily fining those that violated the proposed rules. Brent crude futures rose 80 cents, or 0.97%, to $83.29 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate futures rose … Read more