China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood
The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where authorities have released few details.
Uganda invites Pakistani investors with 10-year tax holiday
[ Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Uganda has invited Pakistani investors to tap its expanding agricultural, mineral, energy and tourism sectors, offering tax incentives for greenfield investments, while proposing a dedicated Pakistan-Uganda business forum and farm-visit delegation to create direct commercial linkages between the two countries. Ambassador Matata Twaha, Charge d’Affaires … Read more
Gastroenteritis, waterborne diseases surge in Upper Dir
DHO says out of 40 water samples collected, 39 declared unsafe for human consumption UPPER DIR: Cases of gastroenteritis and other waterborne diseases have continued to rise in different areas of Upper Dir, with hundreds of people, including children, women and elderly persons, being admitted to hospitals over the past three days. Health officials said … Read more
The 10 p.m. Dinner Is a Spanish Tradition. Are People Giving It Up?
There are signs that Spaniards are eating earlier in the evening. Experts say it could make for a healthier country, but not everyone is ready to part with the custom.
Temasek backs SIA’s Air India bet
[ A Temasek logo is seen at the annual Temasek Review in Singapore July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo NEW DELHI: Singapore state investor Temasek, the majority shareholder of Singapore Airlines (SIA), on Saturday backed the airline’s investment in Air India, as scrutiny grows over its stake in the loss-making Indian carrier. Air India’s request … Read more
Iran says Hormuz transit understanding with Oman contingent on US fulfilling commitments
Iran’s parliament speaker rejects US Treasury chief’s claims over economic pressure Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026—REUTERS Iran has reached an understanding with Oman on transit arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz, but its implementation is contingent on the US fulfilling its commitments, a senior Iranian diplomat … Read more
SCCI sends third trade mission in one month
[ Seven-member delegation to visit Malaysia following South Africa, South Korea trips SIALKOT: The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will send a seven-member trade delegation to Malaysia on August 29, marking another step toward exploring new international markets, strengthening business ties and increasing exports from Sialkot, the chamber said. According to Chairman SCCI … Read more
The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by Hand
In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers. About 4,000 people teamed up to try it on Hirosaki Castle.
K-P seeks FC deployment to guard ‘vital installations’
. Federal Constabulary (FC). Photo: Express/file MIRANSHAH, PAKISTAN: In view of the prevailing law and order situation in District Bannu, the office of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Saturday requested the Home and Tribal Affairs Department to deploy nine platoons of the Federal Constabulary (FC) for the “protection of vital installations”. A … Read more
In Scotland, Luxury Hotel Gleneagles Offers a Posh Summer Camp for Grown-Ups
It’s the mix of lush adventures by day and elegant dinners by night that makes the luxury hotel Gleneagles, outside Edinburgh, so tempting.