Is IBM a Canary in the Tech Coal Mine?
[The company tumbled sharply after previewing quarterly results that were disappointing. It’s not good news for software and tech consulting companies.
Why Did a Major Museum’s Bong Show Go Up in Smoke?
After the Toledo Museum of Art canceled a pioneering exhibition of glass cannabis pipes, many people wondered what lay behind the decision.
Over 160 arrested in France after incidents following World Cup semifinal defeat to Spain
More than 160 people were arrested in Paris and Lyon following clashes and disturbances after France’s 2-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinal, broadcaster BFMTV reported Wednesday. According to the Paris Police Prefecture, 141 people were detained in the Paris region in connection with incidents that occurred after Tuesday evening’s match. Most … Read more
He Has a $25 Million Bounty on His Head but Is Also a U.S. Partner in Venezuela
A list of alleged crimes has not prevented Diosdado Cabello, and other Venezuelan officials, from working with a U.S. government that once hounded them.
More than 300 exhibitors to showcase dyes, chemicals
[ Running alongside the exhibition will be the Digital Textile Printing Industry Expo LAHORE: Punjab Industries Minister Shafay Hussain will attend the 11th Colour & Chem Expo 2026 as chief guest, as the two-day exhibition opens on July 18-19 at the Lahore International Expo Centre, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. The event, organised … Read more
Policy amended to avoid US tariffs
[ Pakistan restricts import of goods from countries using forced, compulsory labour ISLAMABAD: The government has again amended the Import Policy Order to restrict the use of forced or compulsory labour in the manufacturing of goods in a bid to avoid potential tariff hike by the Trump administration. Pakistan is one of 60 economies that … Read more
Trump’s ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit
Groups say sanctions punish rights defenders, stifle Americans’ political expression 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 Two United States-based advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, … Read more
The display technology shift
SQD-Mini LED is driving a new era of premium displays with improved brightness, colour and viewing performance SQD-Mini LED TV is not just a product iteration. It reflects a broader shift in how premium display technology is developed, manufactured, and brought to market, with products like TCL’s C7L SQD-Mini LED TV highlighting Pakistan’s growing role … Read more
Adnan Siddiqui urges parents to raise children with strong character, not just academic degrees
Actor Adnan Siddiqui penned an emotional message for his daughter Maryam on her graduation, offering parents advice on the importance of raising their children with strong characters while also investing in their education. Congratulating his daughter on the milestone, Siddiqui reflected on the challenges and rewards of parenthood, describing the sacrifices, guidance, and lessons in … Read more
Iran accuses US of violating memorandum of understanding in letter to UN
Iran’s UN envoy accuses US of war crimes, saying it has ‘systematically undermined’ ceasefire memorandum Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran sent a letter to the UN accusing the US of violating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the war and of committing war … Read more