‘Bonjour’ Sets Off a Linguistic Dispute on a Belgian Train
The rules can get complicated in a country with French, Dutch and German as official languages.
PR gears up for new Business Express
[ Listen to article LAHORE: Pakistan Railways (PR) is preparing to roll out a refurbished Pak Business Express train, a service once hailed as a game changer but later became a tale of how public-private partnership (PPP) can go wrong. In the coming days, the prime minister is expected to formally inaugurate this modernised train, promising passengers … Read more
Behind Trump’s Decision to Tax Brazil to Save Bolsonaro
Right-wing Brazilians wanted sanctions against the judge prosecuting Brazil’s former president. President Trump opted for something far bigger — tariffs.
Abee launches high-powered mini PC with built-in AI engine
Chinese tech manufacturer Abee has unveiled a compact AI workstation powered by AMD’s most powerful AI-focused processor to date, the Ryzen AI Max 395, at the AMD Industry Solution National Conference. Dubbed the Abee AI Station, the desktop-class device features a 16-core, 32-thread APU with boost speeds reaching 5.1GHz, supported by a dedicated NPU rated … Read more
Mauna Loa Observatory Is One NOAA Site That Could Close Because of Budget Cuts
Closing Mauna Loa and three other U.S. sites that track greenhouse gases would disrupt a decades-long record of the planet’s changing atmosphere.
Haenyeo divers reveal DNA secrets of endurance and low blood pressure: study says
Listen to article WORLDWIDE: A study published in Cell Reports has revealed that the women of Jeju Island, South Korea, known as Haenyeo, may hold key genetic insights that could lead to breakthroughs in human biology, particularly in the treatment of blood pressure disorders. The Haenyeo, who dive deep into the cold sea without oxygen tanks, have … Read more
Trump’s Attacks on Powell and the Fed Ripple Through Global Economy
[The independence of central banks, which allows policymakers to operate free from political meddling, is considered sacrosanct by investors and economists.
Babar Mangi’s ‘Sanam Sopari echoes the laments of women in love
KARACHI: Released on July 10, Sanam Sopari by Babar Mangi has quickly climbed from 25th to 14th place on YouTube’s trending music chart, clocking over 154,000 views. Featuring female vocals by Sahiban and backing vocals from Amjad Mirani and Waseem Khan, the single was produced by Mangi and Muhammad Masood and composed collaboratively by Mangi, … Read more
Six of a family shot dead in Nawabshah ambush
Listen to article NAWABSHAH: Six members of the same family were killed when gunmen ambushed them near Qainchi Pull Gujarwah in Nawabshah on Thursday morning. The victims – belonging to the Bhungwar community – were en route to a local court for a hearing related to a decade-old murder case when they were attacked. The victims were … Read more
Heat melts Alps snow and glaciers, triggering water shortage
SAINT-CHRISTOPHE-EN-OISANS: June’s heatwave has caused French Alps snow and glaciers to melt faster, causing water shortages at mountain shelters just before the summer tourist hiking season gets into full swing. “Everything has dried up,” said Noemie Dagan, who looks after the Selle refuge, located at an altitude of 2,673 meters (8,769 feet) in the Ecrins, … Read more
