Malaysia Was Confident in Its Social Media Ban, but Kids Are Still on TikTok
Officials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, apparently over privacy concerns.
The Pakistan we often overlook
[ Over the years, country’s engagement with international standards has quietly laid foundations for sustainable develo LAHORE: International standards are often perceived as a recent phenomenon. They are not. Many predate the United Nations, with institutions such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO), established under the League of Nations, later becoming part of the UN … Read more
Explosive Wildfire in British Columbia Leaves 1 Dead
The Bald Range fire had burned more than 33,000 acres and remained out of control on Sunday, officials said. About 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate.
Spain starts border checks on Italy after migrant row
. MADRID: Spain on Saturday started border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, responding to similar measures Rome imposed following a massive migrant rush into the Spanish north African enclave of Ceuta. “I don’t see a lot of the word ‘diplomacy’ used in these decisions, not by the Italian government, nor by the Spanish government,” … Read more
He Transformed His Spanish Hometown. Did He Also Spoil It?
Francisco de la Torre, the mayor of Málaga, is credited with turning the once drab port into a culture and tech hub. Critics say he’s also destroyed the city’s soul.
Extreme Heat Comes for the Red Chile Capital of Pakistan
The traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani farmers are trying to adapt.
What to Know About Europe’s Total Solar Eclipse: Where to See It and How to Watch Safely
We’re answering some questions about the solar eclipse on Aug. 12, and providing a place for you to ask more of them.
Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes
. KYIV: Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight Saturday and Sunday, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in Russia’s Belgorod region. More than four years after the start of Russia’s large-scale offensive against Ukraine, the two warring countries are ramping up long-range strikes, causing a growing number of … Read more
Forces kill 15 terrorists in Balochistan IBOs
. Security forces pictured during a patrol. — FILE PHOTO RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 15 terrorists in intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across several districts of Balochistan under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3, security sources said on Sunday. The federal government last year officially designated all terrorist groups operating in Balochistan as ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’, accusing India of sponsoring a proxy … Read more
Taylor Farms Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Jalapeños Over Salmonella Concerns
[The company said it was unaware of any reported illnesses linked to its products containing jalapeños, which were distributed to major retailers across 26 states.