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Rising energy costs, super El Nino mount pressure on developing nations ahead of IMF-World Bank meetings A man rides on a motorcycle amid flood waters along a road during the monsoon season in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, July 19, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS Rising energy costs, a super El Nino and soaring borrowing costs are increasing pressure on … Read more
After arriving from Saudi Arabia at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, Hayun described how drama onboard unfolded Yaniv Hayun, one of the men who helped incapacitate the attacker on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, holds an Israeli flag as he … Read more
From ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ to ‘Wuthering Heights’, readers can see classical literature make it to the big-screen Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has reignited audiences’ love for literary epics, reminding viewers that some of cinema’s most unforgettable stories began on the pages of classic novels. From the moral complexities of To Kill a Mockingbird to … Read more
Justices take up administration’s appeal of ruling against policy as migrants, advocacy groups take to courts A view of the US Supreme Court in Washington, US June 29, 2024. REUTERS The United States Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to hear a dispute over a policy by President Donald Trump’s administration that subjects millions of immigrants who entered … Read more
As citizens embrace the technology for entertainment, babysitting and even farming advice, the government is stepping up efforts to set limits.
Perry’s latest melodrama follows a romance between a prison inmate and the woman he saved during a riot.
Election chief’s deputies raise concerns at least 14 times over 10 months about voter-list revisions, digital systems Police officers detain protesters during a protest demanding the resignation of India’s Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, October 2, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Prime Minister Narendra Modi will face renewed pressure on Friday as the Gen … Read more
From fusion dressing to tailored basics, creators are reimagining nostalgic trends for modern wardrobes Pakistani influencers wearing Y2K for the summer. PHOTO: Screengrab  If there is one thing Pakistani influencers have agreed on this summer, it’s that Y2K fashion is making a comeback. Scroll through Instagram and you’ll spot a wave of familiar silhouettes … Read more
Deployments aim to reassure allies amid possible resumption of major US combat operations against Iran The US military has deployed two additional Patriot missile batteries to protect energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar amid preparations for possible renewed military operations against Iran, the Axios news site reported on Thursday, citing two US officials and … Read more
Ukraine showed European partners what it said were intercepted Russian plans to cut off major cities from power, heat and water this winter.