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The chief minister said the programme was one of the world’s largest, covering cities and 25,000 villages LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said making the province clean and green and ensuring a healthy population was the government’s top priority. In her message on World Cleanup Day, she said a clean Punjab … Read more
Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.
Italy’s central Mediterranean location makes it highly exposed to migrant arrivals, challenging governments Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks on, as she and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver joint statements following their meeting at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, Italy, September 7, 2026. REUTERS Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and … Read more
Japan’s Takumi Hojo holds the first gold medal of the Asian Games after winning the men’s individual triathlon in Gamagori city near Nagoya. Photo: AFP NAGOYA: The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by host nation Japan as a 13-year-old swimmer from China started in blistering form on the … Read more
Washington lawmakers fear AI risks, while Trump has downplayed concerns and opposed additional regulation US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a meeting with cryptocurrency executives in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 19, 2026.PHOTO: AFP US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that … Read more
The incident came a day after Netanyahu, ministers and thousands of Israelis entered the Western Wall plaza Palestinian men pray at Al-Aqsa mosque, also known to Jews as the Temple Mount, as Israeli security forces take position at the compound, while tension arises during clashes with Palestinians in Jerusalem’s Old City, April 5, 2023. REUTERS … Read more
Pair discuss India’s growing role in the prize and how environmental solutions can combine innovation with business Karan Johar and Prince William discuss the Earthshot Prize happening in November. PHOTO: Screengrab The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William in 2020, will come to India for the first time this November, with the sixth annual Awards … Read more
Athapaththu’s unbeaten 83 powers Sri Lanka to eight-wicket semi-final win over Pakistan Chamari Athapaththu’s 83 powers Sri Lanka to Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket final with 8-wicket win over Pakistan. Photo: AFP Sri Lanka advanced to the final of the Asian Games women’s cricket competition after captain Chamari Athapaththu smashed an unbeaten 83 to lead … Read more
Amendments made to the law in 2025 introduced stricter conditions for keeping lions, tigers, pumas and jaguars A lion kept in a cage at private facility in Lahore before Punjab’s ban on big cats in urban areas. Photo: Express LAHORE: Despite stricter restrictions on keeping lions, tigers and other dangerous wild animals in urban areas … Read more
The Iran-backed Houthi militia was engaged in fierce battles with the Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen on Sunday, as it seeks to maintain momentum in the war.