McDonald’s U.S. Sales Slow as Consumers Spend More Cautiously
[The fast-food giant named a new president of its U.S. operations, aiming to bring “focus and urgency” to a revamp of its outlets.
U.S. Stocks Near a Record High Amid Lull in Iran War
Markets have been lashed between disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and anxiety about massive corporate investments in artificial intelligence.
Inside Uber’s Legal Strategy to Fight Sexual Assault Lawsuits
[Our investigative reporter Emily Steel reviewed about a dozen lawsuits against Uber by riders who say they were sexually assaulted or harassed during their rides. They reveal the aggressive tactics Uber’s lawyers are taking as part of their defense strategy.
North Korea blames US-led alliance for ‘new security crisis’ in Asia-Pacific
Pyongyang criticises expanded military drills, rejects US-led cyber threat allegations, vows stronger deterrence North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY North Korea accused the United States, Japan and South Korea of creating a “new security crisis” in the Asia-Pacific, warning that their expanding military cooperation threatens regional stability. In commentary published Tuesday by the … Read more
Faysal Quraishi urges Pakistan to prioritise local content over foreign productions
Actor says Pakistani dramas draw more YouTube views per episode than Netflix shows Faysal Quraishi sat down for an interview with Fahad Abid to discuss local drama promotion and actor royalties. PHOTO: Screengrab Actor Faysal Quraishi stressed that Pakistan should focus on promoting local content rather than foreign productions, arguing that Pakistani dramas on YouTube … Read more
Ayesha, bowlers seal a consolation win for Pakistan
Pakistan Women won by four wickets. Photo: PCB Pakistan Women ended their Sri Lanka tour on a positive note after defeating the hosts by four wickets in the third and final T20 International at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday. After winning the toss and choosing to field, Pakistan restricted Sri Lanka Women to 113/6 … Read more
25 US states sue Trump administration over sweeping new tariffs
The coalition asking federal court to block the measures and order refunds for importers A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland, California. Photo: Reuters/file Twenty-five US states, nearly all led by Democrats, sued US President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday over wide-ranging tariffs, arguing that the president had … Read more
KSE-100 falls 533 points amid profit-taking, global market uncertainty
[ Rebound in oil prices following attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz added to market uncertainty KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a volatile session on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index swinging between gains and losses before slipping into negative territory by midday as investors resorted to profit-taking amid mixed regional … Read more
Oil Giant Saudi Aramco Reports 33% Profit Surge, Despite Iran War Disruptions
Higher oil prices propelled a quarterly earnings jump for Saudi Arabia’s energy giant, which used pipelines to work around disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pacific Palisades Shopping Center Is Preparing to Reopen
[Rick Caruso, the billionaire real estate developer and former Los Angeles mayoral candidate, is reviving a property still surrounded by burned-out lots.