‘Sully,’ ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Pilot, Announces Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Captain Sullenberger, who is known as Sully, said that the disease was in its early stages, and that he was “in the beginning of this long journey.”
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States
[A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.
Crisis deepens as waste mismanagement exposed
A lab assistant holds test tube filled with HIV positive blood sample. Photo: APP/file KARACHI: Fresh concerns have emerged over infection control and regulatory oversight at Valika Hospital after hazardous medical waste was found lying in the open, even as 81 children have been confirmed HIV-positive in a growing health crisis. During a visit, used … Read more
Lindsey Graham’s Death Leaves Fate of Russia Sanctions Bill Uncertain
Supporters in both parties hope the measure to penalize Russia, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, will gain momentum in his honor.
Trump backs down from Hormuz transit fee
US begins blockade on Iranian shipping, continues strikes Iran widens missile and drone attacks across Gulf region WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: In a dramatic policy reversal, US President Donald Trump abandoned plans to impose a 20% transit fee on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz as the renewed confrontation between the United States and Iran intensified sharply on … Read more
China urges US, Iran to avoid return of war, backs ‘lawful rights’ of coastal nations in Hormuz
Beijing urges against spreading war and hurting more innocent people in Middle East, says foreign ministry A passenger rides on a bus travelling past a Chinese flag in the rain, before the 25th anniversary of the former British colony’s handover to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, China June 30, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS China on Tuesday … Read more
Trump wants fees for Hormuz just like Iran
No such unilateral move to demand fees to traverse a strait has been made in modern history Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026—REUTERS President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would charge 20% on cargoes for use of the Strait of Hormuz after a … Read more
PIA buyers get Rs14.2b properties
ISLAMABAD: The government has transferred 11 properties worth Rs14.2 billion, including seven situated abroad, to the new buyers of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), who also want to make Islamabad their new business hub, said the Privatisation Commission on Tuesday. The Rs14.2 billion sum is Rs4 billion more than the Rs10 billion cash that the new … Read more
Oman foreign minister calls Iran war a ‘catastrophe, says exposes flaws in Gulf security doctrine
Says region must learn from Iran war, not dwell on past; urges inclusive Gulf security architecture after conflict Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al-Boussaïdi. Photo: File Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al-Boussaïdi has described the recent war involving Iran, the United States and Israel as “a catastrophe”, urging regional and international actors to look beyond the conflict … Read more
After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point
Iran threatens a new pressure point at Bab el-Mandeb after disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 14, 2026—REUTERS Having disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now signalling it could use its Yemeni Houthi allies to threaten the Bab … Read more