New Prime Minister Faces Old Problems: How to Make Britain’s Economy Grow
[Conversations with economists, and people around him, shed light on how Andy Burnham might tackle entrenched challenges.
K-P outlines security, political roadmap
Shafi Jan announces Madaris Bill, highlights police and CTD funding, confirms August 5 protest schedule PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan, alongside Provincial Minister for Au-qaf Adnan Qadri, addressed a press conference Thursday to outline the provincial government’s legisla-tive agenda, security strategy, and political roadmap, while also weighing in on recent controversial statements by Jamiat … Read more
The Proper Way to Dump Someone
Basically, just please don’t do what was done to me.
He Was a Russian Political Survivor, Until the Masked Men Appeared
Boris B. Nadezhdin, an outspoken opponent of the war in Ukraine, says he knows why he was detained: “Among our leadership, there is panic and chaos.”
Afridi visits wounded Lower Dir policemen
. TIMARGARA: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Thursday paid a brief visit to Lower Dir, where he met police personnel injured in the recent terrorist attack and assured them of the government’s full support. During his visit, the chief minister inquired about the condition of the injured officers, received updates on their treatment, … Read more
Cyclospora Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Sent to Taco Bell
Federal officials worked with Michigan investigators to trace the outbreak to iceberg lettuce, which may also have gone to other vendors.
US ‘appreciates’ Iran’s release of American citizen: Trump
‘The United States of America appreciates this gesture of Goodwill by Iran,’ US president says US President Donald Trump gestures as he participates in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 14, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald … Read more
Strong earthquake rattles New Zealand’s South Island, tsunami alert lifted
National emergency management agency advises people to stay away from harbours, marinas and rivers An image showing the epicenter and intensity of the earthquake in New Zealand—GEONET A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the town of Te Anau in New Zealand’s South Island, shaking buildings and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning briefly. The … Read more
Equitable access to education pledged
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz speaking at the inauguration of the Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence in Arifwala. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced on Thursday that 100,000 laptops would be distributed among students and 50,000 additional Honhaar Scholarships awarded to support higher education. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of 10 Nawaz Sharif … Read more
Italy’s parliament backs Meloni’s contested electoral reform
Opponents denounce move as an attempt to help PM Meloni retain power in the next election due in 2027 A voting board displays the result after Italy’s Chamber of Deputies approved the government’s electoral reform bill in a secret ballot by 217 votes to 152, with two abstentions, in Rome, Italy, July 16, 2026—REUTERS/ Italy’s … Read more