Trump has a speech tonight, but some TV networks haven’t said if they’ll air it.
[Trump has a speech tonight, but some TV networks haven’t said if they’ll air it.
Gay-Themed Mediterranean Cruise Turned Away From Turkey and Then Egypt
In both Muslim-majority countries, official hostility to gay people has increased in recent years. But the same cruise had visited before without problems.
China unveils first consumption-focused five-year plan to drive growth
[ Beijing aims to boost domestic demand, target 60 trillion yuan in retail sales by 2030 China has unveiled its first-ever five-year plan dedicated exclusively to boosting domestic consumption, marking a strategic shift as the world’s second-largest economy looks to strengthen internal demand and reduce reliance on external factors for growth. The plan, covering the … Read more
First-time Dubai Duty Free ticket earns Pakistani woman $1m
The 38-year-old accountant becomes the 29th Pakistani to win Dubai Duty Free’s Millennium Millionaire draw A casual decision to buy a Dubai Duty Free ticket has turned into a life-changing moment for 38-year-old finance professional and chartered accountant Hira Nayyer, who won $1 million on her very first attempt. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Nayyer said … Read more
Zaman Sohail, Fareeha Siddiq Crowned National Chess Champions
ISLAMABAD: Zaman Sohail of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Punjab’s Fareeha Siddiq emerged as the champions in the men’s and women’s categories of the National Chess Championship, held at the Pakistan Sports Complex. Organised by the Chess Federation of Pakistan, the tournament featured more than 250 players from across the country competing in multiple … Read more
Can Pakistani dramas go global
Streaming talks renew hopes, but industry veterans warn international audiences demand much more than familiar family Pakistan’s ambitions to secure a stronger place on global streaming platforms have reignited debate over the future of the country’s entertainment industry, with government officials, filmmakers and directors broadly welcoming the prospect of international exposure while sharply disagreeing on … Read more
Delightful World Cup Stories
Not all the best moments from the tournament were on the pitch. We revisit some of our favorites ahead of Sunday’s final.
Ukraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View.
From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.
Netflix Revenue Grows 13% to $12.6 Billion
[The company’s second-quarter earnings were largely in line with Wall Street’s expectations.
US to tighten visa rules for foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists
DHS rule sets fixed stays for student, exchange and media visas, replacing duration-based admissions The new visa rule takes effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, subject to congressional review. PHOTO: FILE The Trump administration on Thursday moved to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists. A … Read more