China’s Hardball Tactics Set Tone for Difficult Summit with Europe
Beijing is betting that economic pressure and diplomatic defiance will force concessions, but its stance could put more strain on its ties with Europe at a crucial time.
South Korea rain death toll hits 17, with 11 missing
SEOUL: Heavy rain in South Korea has killed at least 17 people in recent days, government records showed Sunday, while 11 remain unaccounted for in the intense downpours. South Korea typically experiences monsoon rains in July and is usually well-prepared. But this week, the country’s southern regions were hit with some of the heaviest hourly … Read more
Usman Riaz dissects ‘The Glassworker’, the Oscars, and his artistic life
KARACHI: When illustrating history with every indelible mark of the pen, an artist must prepare to live life out of a suitcase — though no one told Usman Riaz this when he joined the Oscar race. Riding high from the ever-expanding success of Pakistan’s first hand-drawn 2D animated film, Usman has had much to learn … Read more
Brutal ‘honour killing’ caught on video sparks nationwide outrage
Listen to article QUETTA: A horrifying video emerged on social media on Sunday, depicting the brutal killing of a man and a woman in Balochistan, in the name of so-called honour, sending shockwaves across the country and beyond. As the video spread like wildfire, the public recoiled in disbelief. The graphic images sparked immediate outrage, igniting a … Read more
Monday Briefing: Dozens Killed in Gaza
Plus, a film takes us back to the pandemic.
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