How Trump’s Tariffs and Foreign Policies Have Bolstered Support for the E.U.
The European Union has its problems, but the bloc is gaining public trust and making new friends. President Trump’s attacks are one reason why.
‘Squid Game’ becomes top Netflix money-maker
The final season of global phenomenon Squid Game helped Netflix beat Wall Street earnings targets for the second quarter, and the streaming service raised its revenue guidance for the year, reported Reuters. Some investors had hoped for more from the dominant film and TV streaming service, analysts said. Netflix shares had risen nearly 44 per … Read more
Pakistan offers Kabul to jointly fight terror
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan offered the Afghan interim government to jointly fight terrorist groups, which are causing unrest and instability, as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held crucial talks with Taliban authorities in a daylong visit to Kabul on Sunday. Naqvi is the latest high-ranking Pakistani minister to travel to the neighbouring country as part of a … Read more
Alaska Airlines Grounds Entire Fleet of Planes
[The reason for the grounding, issued in an F.A.A. advisory just after 9 p.m. on Sunday, was not immediately clear.
Indonesia ferry fire kills five
JAKARTA: An Indonesian ferry fire killed at least five people on Sunday, the country’s coast guard said, while more than 200 others were saved with many jumping overboard to flee the huge blaze. The KM Barcelona 5 ferry was engulfed in flames off the coast of Sulawesi island, Indonesia’s Maritime Security Agency said, just weeks … Read more
Ecuador road accident leaves 9 dead
MONTECRISTI, ECUADOR: At least nine people were killed Sunday in western Ecuador after a pickup truck and an SUV collided head on, authorities said. Two others were injured in the accident, which occurred around 5:00 am (1000 GMT) on the highway connecting the coastal city of Manta and the nearby town of Montecristi, renowned for … Read more
Ten-woman Germany reach Euro 2025 semis
BASEL: Ten-woman Germany reached the Women’s Euro 2025 semi-finals on Saturday after prevailing 6-5 in a penalty shootout against France following a gruelling match which finished 1-1 after extra time. Alice Sombath missed the decisive penalty for France to hand a last-four clash with Spain to Germany, who will take on the world champions in … Read more
When Urdu novels birthed TV dramas
Here are three throwback shows that could not have existed had someone not taken the trouble to write the book SLOUGH, ENGLAND: Whether it is a cutesy love story playing out across Karachi (Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet), or an action-packed family feud fuelled by gun-toting hotshots (DuniyaPur), the effervescent Pakistani drama scene has something … Read more
Four terrorists killed in Kalat IBO
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed four terrorists belonging to an outlawed separatist group during an intelligence based operation (IBO) in Kalat district on the night between Saturday and Sunday. The operation was carried out in the Pahrod area of the district on the basis of reports regarding the presence of terrorists. According to an official … Read more
China’s GDP grows 5.3% in H1 despite global headwinds
[ Listen to article KARACHI: Defying all predictions, China’s economy grew by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, according to preliminary data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), as Beijing rejigged its trade strategy in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive. Beijing stayed ahead of the curve and outmanoeuvred the … Read more
