A Global Economy Jolted by an Oil Shock Now Gets a Tariff Reminder
[Tariffs are back, but this time there is a war in the Persian Gulf and oil has hit $100 a barrel.
Taiwan Tests How It Would Resist a Chinese Siege at Sea
Taiwan is stepping up plans to secure fuel and other vital imports as Chinese government ships practice moves that could one day be used in a blockade.
ICC members dismiss prosecutor Khan, sources say
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands. Established by the 1998 Rome Statute, it serves as a court of last resort, meaning it only steps in when national courts cannot or will not act. Photo: REUTERS/file THE HAGUE: Member states of the International Criminal Court voted on Friday to dismiss Karim Khan as … Read more
Dar links peace to ending terrorism from Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to press Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to honour their counter-terrorism commitments, saying durable peace and stability in the region depended on ending terrorism emanating from Afghan soil. Addressing the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting (SCO-CFM) in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, … Read more
Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen’s Houthis, sources say
Two Iranian sources told Reuters that between 10 and 21 IRGC personnel, including senior commanders, were transported A Houthi follower looks on, during a pro-Iran demonstration, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in Sanaa, Yemen April 6, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related … Read more
On Second Test of Its Newest Starship Design, SpaceX Sticks the Landing
It was the 13th test overall of Starship. The success is a boon to NASA’s moon plans and SpaceX’s hopes to deploy a million data centers in orbit.
Chuck Russell, Director of ‘The Mask’ and Third ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Movie, Dies at 74
His work, including “The Blob,” a remake of the cult 1958 horror movie, was known for its use of brash visual effects.
PM warns Afghanistan over cross-border terrorism
CLOUD LAUNCH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir offer prayers after inaugurating Pakistan’s first purpose-built AI data centre. PHOTO: ONLINE ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan continued to seek good relations with Afghanistan but urged the Afghan interim government not to allow its territory to … Read more
Dar, Araghchi reaffirm commitment to diplomacy, regional stability
Foreign ministers agree to maintain close coordination, regular consultations amid US air strikes on Iran Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, July 24, 2026. PHOTO: MoFA/X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister … Read more
Bangladesh’s President Resigns Amid Uncertainty Over Ex-Leader’s Plans
President Mohammed Shahabuddin stepped down as speculation swirled over the possible return of his onetime ally Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted as prime minister and fled to India.