Far Right Is Poised to Win in a German State, but Fight Over Power Won’t End There
State and federal leaders are trying to avoid sharing sensitive intelligence with the Alternative for Germany should it take power in a state’s elections next week.
New policies to promote local manufacturing
[ PM aide says stability essential for development; super tax removed from export businesses LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan has said that the government has completely removed the super tax on export businesses, while the super tax rate for non-export businesses earning profits of more than … Read more
Data centre backlash scrambles US midterm politics
Data centres, like this facility in Stone Ridge, Virginia, have sparked anger over noise and rising energy bills in residential areas across America. PHOTO: AFP The data centres powering America’s artificial intelligence boom have become an unlikely target in November’s midterm elections, as anger over rising electricity bills and noise turns Democrats – and a … Read more
Watch SpaceX Launch NASA’s Roman Telescope to Chart the Stars
Astronomers will use data collected by Roman’s wide, deep gaze to study the dark universe and hunt for new worlds.
For the Venice Film Festival, an Island Setting for Almost a Century
Once a year, the tiny island of Lido is transformed into a rich field of artistic expression for the festival.
Swiatek happy with recent progress
Iga Swiatek (POL) hits a ball to Elena Rybakina (not pictured) during the National Bank Open final at Sobeys Stadium. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek said recent progress had encouraged her after what she described as the toughest season of her career as the Pole bids for her first major title … Read more
Athapaththu powers Sri Lanka past UAE
Sri Lanka storm past UAE in Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 campaign opener. Photo: ACC Sri Lanka made a flying start to their Women’s Asia Cup defence on Saturday, crushing hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) by nine wickets after chasing down their modest target of 80 in just 7.5 overs. Captain Chamari Athapaththu led the … Read more
Help Wanted: ‘Forward-Deployed’ Humans for the A.I. Era
[Start-ups are using the military-derived term to glorify customer-facing work as clients seek people to help set up artificial intelligence tools.
Meeting reviews Asaan Tax Scheme application
[ FBR officials will visit Karachi every month to address grievances, facilitate businesses Bilal Azhar Kayani, Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Economy and Energy addressing a press conference. APP ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani on Saturday visited the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) for an extensive … Read more
Venezuela’s interim president says US energy deal will last 25 years
Deal targets 17 oilfields, 1.5 million bpd output, to bring Caracas $209 billion in revenue Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez addresses the media following the June 24 earthquakes that struck the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 2, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Saturday that an energy agreement with the United States would remain in force … Read more