Tornadoes in Maine? A Rare Forecast for Parts of U.S. and Canada
Storms on Tuesday could produce damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes in areas where they are not common.
China trade surges16.9% in H1
[ High-tech and green exports drive growth as imports jump, though global risks loom China is also seeking to expand domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity and reduce the industry’s reliance on advanced Nvidia chips that are subject to US export controls. PHOTO: REUTERS BEIJING: China’s foreign trade posted strong growth in the first half of 2026, … Read more
Neglect leaves Haripur health centre crumbling
HARIPUR: A Rural Health Centre (RHC) in Nara Amazi, Haripur district, has fallen into severe disrepair due to years of alleged neglect by the Health Department, leaving thousands of residents without access to basic healthcare services. According to sources, the RHC building now resembles an abandoned structure, with its doors, windows, floors, and roof extensively … Read more
Iran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade
A senior Houthi official warned on Monday that the group was prepared to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed to close “all other export corridors that benefit the US and its allies”, Iranian media reported, after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz and the US reimposed a naval blockade … Read more
Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East
[ Iran renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days. FILE IMAGE: PIXABAY Oil extended gains on Wednesday as President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports and Tehran launched strikes on … Read more
Iran’s Former Leader Denies Times Report
The Times reported that Israel had planned to reinstall Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader after the war.
Missing From Prince Harry’s UK Trip: A Reunion With Prince William
Harry is clearly repairing his relationship with King Charles III, but the rift with his brother remains unresolved.
Spain stun France to reach World Cup final
ARLINGTON: Spain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday, producing a tactical masterpiece to shatter Les Bleus’ dreams of winning the title for the third time. A first-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a 58th-minute Pedro Porro goal sealed an utterly clinical victory for the European champions at the … Read more
Spain’s anaconda grip crushes French World Cup dream
Spain are now within one victory of completing a World Cup-European Championship double Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Semi Final – France v Spain – Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US – July 14, 2026 Spain’s Ferran Torres and Alex Baena celebrate after the match as Spain qualify for the final of the … Read more
As Argentina Tries to Win the World Cup, the Rest of Latin America Cheers Against It
Rather than rally behind the tournament’s last Latin American team, other countries in the region are confronting Argentina’s fraught claims to its own identity.