Cowboys Fringants Bassist Is Named Quebec’s Chief Scientist
Jérôme Dupras is a member of one of Quebec’s most popular folk rock bands. Now, as the province’s chief scientist, he will help shape its environmental destiny.
Edwards steps down as Netherlands captain
Scott Edwards has stepped down as captain of the Netherlands men’s cricket team. Photo: ICC/FILE Scott Edwards has stepped down as captain of the Netherlands men’s cricket team after leading the side for more than three years, bringing an end to a tenure that included memorable victories at the 2023 ODI World Cup and steady … Read more
Second phase of AJK election begins as voting opens in 21 constituencies
Results for all constituencies will be announced two hours after polling concludes The second phase of the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly general election began on Sunday morning, with polling underway in 21 constituencies, including nine general seats in Muzaffarabad Division and 12 refugee constituencies for Kashmiris residing in different cities across … Read more
Billions in olive oil exports at risk
[ EXPANDING PLANTATIONS: Official estimates indicate millions of olive trees have been planted under various public-sector initiatives, with thousands of acres now under cultivation. Pakistan’s olive-growing zone is estimated to extend across nearly 10 million acres. PHOTO:FILE LAHORE: Pakistan’s fledgling olive oil industry is reaching a critical juncture where growers and processors believe future growth … Read more
La Guaira Is Unrecognizable After Venezuela’s Deadly Earthquakes
More than a month after the earthquakes, the coastal region of La Guaira — once Venezuela’s main gateway — is completely unrecognizable.
Nanit and Other Baby-Tracking Start-Ups Eye Collecting Even More Data
[Nanit and other start-ups want to track your children through the night — and soon, for much longer than that.
U.S. Restores Some Vaccine and Health Aid to Unicef, Gavi and World Food Programme
The amount is still far below what the U.S. spent previously on humanitarian and health aid, but resumes the flow of money for key efforts to fight malnutrition and disease.
Das added to Bangladesh Test squad
Bangladesh have recalled experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das for their two-match Test series against Australia. Photo: ICC/File Bangladesh have recalled experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das for their two-match Test series against Australia after he recovered from a calf injury, strengthening a squad already hit by injuries ahead of the tour. Litton was not included in the original … Read more
Thirteen die in tourist plane crash over Peru’s Nazca Lines
Cessna Caravan carrying German, Italian and Spanish tourists goes down near Socos, officials say Authorities work in the area where a small aircraft carrying tourists from Germany, Italy and Spain crashed as it flew over the Nazca Lines archaeological site, in Nazca, Peru, August 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A small tourist plane crashed on Saturday as it flew over the Nazca Lines archaeological … Read more
Micro, small enterprises face survival threat
[ Entrepreneurs voice concern over migration of industrial units from Lahore due to lack of incentives LAHORE: A delegation of SME entrepreneurs from Lahore’s auto sector met with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) Director Mashood Khan to highlight the pressing challenges threatening the survival of micro and small enterprises in the industry. Entrepreneurs … Read more