China or the U.S.? Two Meetings Offer Competing Showcases of Global Power.
As Xi Jinping gathered with the leaders of Russia and Iran, Europe challenged the Trump administration at the G20, offering a split-screen view of a changing world.
Arsenal punish troubled Villa
Bukayo Saka scored the only goal. Photo: AFP BIRMINGHAM: Arsenal extended their flawless start to the Premier League season as Bukayo Saka sealed the champions’ 1-0 win against troubled Aston Villa on Monday. Saka’s second-half strike at Villa Park wrapped up Arsenal’s second successive victory. In a statement of intent to their title rivals, Mikel … Read more
Sadia backs Pakistan to deliver
Spinner says three training sessions help the team adapt to Dubai conditions for Asia Cup Pakistan spinner Sadia Iqbal said her team are well prepared for the Women’s Asia Cup after completing three training sessions and adapting to conditions in Dubai. Pakistan open their campaign against Thailand, with Iqbal confident the team can put their … Read more
Information security system okayed
[ Approval of framework by cabinet reduces cybersecurity risks for public sector bodies ISLAMABAD: The government has approved the Pakistan Information Security Framework (PISF) 2026 aimed at reducing risk exposure for public sector orginsations while directing to specify clear implementation timelines and include a provision for an independent third-party audit. It has also directed the … Read more
Economists advocate long-term, economy-first policy
[ Country may find it difficult to attract investors in absence of balance between security, trade DIGITALISATION: Over the medium term, the sector is expected to benefit from regulatory pushes towards a documented, cashless economy, which should structurally enhance the low-cost deposit base. PHOTO:FIL KARACHI: The rupee has just put together its calmest multi-year stretch … Read more
Pakistan, Russia sign freight rail contract
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has entered into a Freight Forwarding Contract with Russian Railways Logistics (RZD Logistics), establishing a framework for cooperation in international freight transportation and multimodal logistics services, the government said on Monday. Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with the Russian Federation in the railway sector to enhance regional … Read more
US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms
Washington secures board veto power, 35% stake under Trump’s newly announced production deal Workers of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA labour at an operating pumpjack in Lake Maracaibo, in Cabimas, Venezuela, January 27, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS United States oil company North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) will take over some oilfields previously controlled by several Chinese companies and a Russian firm, two US officials … Read more
Labuschagne dropped from Australia ODI squad
Australia’s out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne has been axed from their ODI series. Photo: AFP SYDNEY: Marnus Labuschagne was axed Tuesday from Australia’s one-day squad to face Zimbabwe and South Africa, but rising stars Cooper Connolly, Ollie Peake and Joel Davies made the cut. The experienced batsman, a key pillar of their World Cup-winning side in 2023, … Read more
Bangladesh rout Indonesia in Asia Cup
Marufa Akter’s three overs included two wickets and a maiden. Photo: ACC Bangladesh opened their Asia Cup campaign with a 71-run win over debutants Indonesia on Monday, overcoming a disciplined bowling effort before their own attack ran riot. Bangladesh were restricted to 129-8 after Indonesia kept the scoring in check, but their bowlers responded by … Read more
Japan, US agree to continue coordination on yen, Katayama says
[ Bessent calls recent moves ‘pretty well contained’ as currency slides near 160 per dollar Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks to the media about the US-Japan joint forex action upon her arrival at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, August 3, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Japan and the United States agreed to continue coordinating to achieve “orderly” yen moves, which were … Read more