Top Fed Official Backs July Rate Cut as Trump Ramps Up Pressure
[Christopher Waller, a potential contender to be the next chair of the central bank, said the Federal Reserve should not wait for the labor market to weaken to reduce interest rates.
Israel strikes Gaza Catholic church, killing three
GAZA CITY: An Israeli strike on Gaza’s sole Catholic Church killed three people and injured several others, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, which oversees the small parish, said on Thursday. The Patriarchate condemned “this targeting of innocent civilians and of a sacred place,” saying two women and one man had died in the attack on … Read more
China’s Aircraft Carriers Push Into Waters Long Dominated by U.S.
Recent drills near Japan reflect China’s ambitions to extend its navy’s reach and exert greater influence, in the Pacific and beyond.
US Senate passes landmark crypto bill for US-dollar-pegged stablecoins
Listen to article The US Senate on June 17 passed a bill to create a regulatory framework for US-dollar-pegged cryptocurrency tokens known as stablecoins, in a watershed moment for the digital asset industry. The bill, dubbed the GENIUS Act, received bipartisan support, with several Democrats joining most Republicans to back the proposed federal rules. It passed 68-30. … Read more
Wildfire on Edge of Marseille Injures More Than 100, Officials Say
Firefighters worked through the night to prevent the blaze from entering France’s second-biggest city, and brought the wildfire under control on Wednesday morning.
9 health benefits of Apricots you should know
Listen to article Apricots, also known as Armenian plums, are not just delicious —they also boast a wide range of health benefits, both internally and externally. These yellow-orange fruits, often compared to small peaches in appearance and plums in flavour, are rich in nutrients that support overall well-being. Rich in nutrients and low in calories Apricots are … Read more
Trump Removed Crypto Warnings from Retirement Plans. Will It Affect 401(k)s?
[Regulators under President Trump are taking a neutral position on crypto, retreating from the Biden administration’s more cautionary stance.
Lurking horror of ‘Adolescence’
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: Those of you who crave a fast-paced, easily digestible thriller that jack-knifes at the speed of light and is overflowing with mind-bending conspiracy theories are advised to give a very wide berth to Netflix’s sobering British hit show, Adolescence. If, on the other hand, you rather enjoy being immobilised on the sofa with … Read more
Eschelle wins ladies singles title in Westbury Tennis
Eschelle Asif outplayed Tahreem Yousuf to clinch the ladies singles title while Kashan Tariq defeated Ismail Aftab with a decisive 8-2 scoreline in the mens singles semifinal in the 21st Westbury National Tennis Championship. In the Boys U-14 Singles quarterfinal, Meer Bhagat beat Zaid Zaman 4-2, 4-0. The grand finals and closing ceremony will be … Read more
Punjab buckles under deluge
Listen to article RAWALPINDI/LAHORE: Punjab declared rain emergency on Thursday, while army troops joined the rescue efforts in the wake of flooding in low-lying areas, as heavy monsoon downpours continued to pummel the province with Rawalpindi bearing the brunt of nature’s fury with 250 millimetres of rainfall. Punjab witnessed the deadliest day of the current monsoon season, … Read more