Book Review: ‘Roll the Calls,’ by Ari Emanuel
[Fights, feuds and insults are all in a day’s work for Ari Emanuel, who offers an unvarnished look at his rapacious career in a new memoir.
US Treasury’s Bessent, China’s He to launch talks on AI, trade, critical minerals
Manhattan meeting comes ahead of Trump-Xi summit as trade truce nears November 10 expiry United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are set to meet on Sunday to try to tee up potential agreements on AI, tariffs and critical minerals for a high-stakes Washington summit this week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meetings at JP … Read more
Macron, Carney to meet in French Atlantic archipelago in signal to Trump
Trip marks first by French president since 2014, days after Trump posts image showing archipelago covered by US flag French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as he arrives for a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris before the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS … Read more
Ed Sheeran calls Israel’s treatment of Gazans ‘unjustifiable,’ apologises for Macklemore controversy
Singer apologises for Macklemore’s removal from his US tour, says his concerts should remain safe space for everyone Ed Sheeran performs during the second day of the iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. September 20, 2025. PHOTO: Reuters Pop star Ed Sheeran apologised on Saturday for his handling of a … Read more
Anthem mix-up sparks Asian Games apology
Organisers mistakenly play North Korea’s anthem before South Korea’s hockey match NAGOYA: Asian Games organisers offered “deepest apologies” on Saturday for playing the North Korean national anthem for the South Korean men’s hockey team. South Korean officials were left angered by the latest mishap to hit the Nagoya-Aichi Games, which officially opened after a troubled … Read more
Merz under pressure as two more German states go to the polls
Chancellor’s approval sinks to 14% with CDU support in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania at just 6% German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Photo: File German voters went to the polls on Sunday in two state elections that look likely to heap more pressure on struggling Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose future has been in the balance since the far right’s triumph in another regional vote this month. … Read more
Govt launches competitive power market for large consumers
[ Energy minister says electricity producers, consumers would be able to buy and sell directly Energy Minister Awais Leghari on Sunday announced the launch of a competitive electricity market in Pakistan, saying the new system would initially allow industrial and other large consumers using more than one megawatt to purchase electricity directly from producers before … Read more
An Unused and Divisive Philippine Nuclear Plant Awaits Its Fate
The government is exploring nuclear power options to guard against global energy shocks. One proposal is to switch on a plant in Bataan that has been mothballed for 40 years.
What to Do If You’re Laid Off and Too Young for Medicare
[At best, older, laid-off workers will struggle to find health insurance that bridges the years before they qualify for Medicare at age 65.
SECP clears adjudication cases backlog
[ ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) disposed of 98% of its adjudication caseload, issuing decisions in 573 cases and imposing penalties exceeding Rs4.73 billion for violations of the Companies Act and other applicable laws. Following the appointment of SECP Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, the commission further strengthened its adjudication functions. … Read more