Consider Normandy for the Perfect Fall Weekend Biking Destination
On a ride through the French countryside from Dieppe to Bayeux, cyclists of all levels can explore beaches, cideries and historic towns.
The Mic Is On. So Is Live Auto-Tune.
As audiences demand perfection from live performances, pitch correction technology has become an increasingly common way for singers to deliver.
Racing to Contain Invasive Green Crabs in Puget Sound
[Tribes and scientists are mounting an urgent trapping effort to keep European green crabs from devastating a corner of Puget Sound.
Hania Aamir makes musical debut with Punjabi hip-hop song ‘Pablo’
Hania Aamir stepped into music for the first time with her single Pablo, marking a new creative chapter as she celebrated her 10th year in the entertainment industry. The Punjabi hip-hop track, written and composed by Aamir herself, opened with a piano line before moving into its rap register. In it, the actor addressed critics … Read more
North Koreans land in Japan for Asian Games
North Korean athletes were welcomed in Japan by supporters who sang songs and waved the country’s flag. Photo: AFP TOKYO: North Korean athletes wearing white blazers and pink ties received a warm welcome as they began arriving on Friday in Japan for the Asian Games, where they will be cheered on by pro-Pyongyang supporters. More … Read more
Ronaldo eyes Asian glory
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of winning a first major trophy since arriving in Saudi Arabia in 2022. Photo: AFP RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo will have a last crack at winning the Asian Champions League when the continent’s top club competition begins on Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams set to dominate. The 41-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid … Read more
US vice president gathered unfiltered views of Iran war behind closed doors
Vance reportedly sought unvarnished assessments of war’s objectives, casualties, actions in Hormuz, and US stockpiles US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks during an event at Gold Coast Studios on June 17, 2026 in Bethpage, New York.REUTERS US Vice President JD Vance reportedly gathered unvarnished assessments of the Iran war behind the scenes that differed … Read more
Youth loan rejections under scrutiny
[ SMEDA, PMYP to identify why applications fail, expand financial literacy and target underserved regions LAHORE: For a young Pakistani entrepreneur, getting a business idea off the ground can prove easier than convincing a bank to finance it. Lack of financial records, collateral, proper documentation and a viable business plan often stand between an aspiring … Read more
Any Houthi gains temporary, will not become ‘geographic reality’: Yemen’s National Defence Council
Attempts to ‘turn temporary field gain into permanent political, geographic reality’ are ‘an illusion,’ says council Houthi attempts ‘to turn a temporary field gain into a permanent political or geographic reality’ are ‘merely an illusion,’ says council. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Yemen’s National Defence Council said Thursday that any gains by the Houthis are temporary and … Read more
Stocks dumped as PSX dives over 3,000 points
[ KARACHI: The benchmark KSE-100 index tumbled over 3,000 points at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, slipping below the psychologically important 170,000 level and matching July lows as investors dumped stocks following the surge in global oil prices and renewed US-Iran attacks. Market breadth was extremely weak, with 406 stocks declining against only … Read more