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Afridi vows to lead long March to Islamabad

Strongly criticises non-implementation of Supreme Court order on Imran medical transfer PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Saturday vowed to personally lead Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers in the September 27 long march to Islamabad, declaring that the announced date was firm and non-negotiable and that the party would not retreat until achieving its … Read more

a decade of China’s robot games

China’s robot contests show a decade of advances in a sector Xi Jinping sees as strategically vital A man touches a robotic hand displayed at the demonstration area at the office of Linkerbot, in Beijing, China, April 27, 2026. REUTERS  It’s been called the Robot Olympics. But unlike the human Olympics, Team China is collecting … Read more

Yasir Hussain questions why comedy faces stricter boundaries than other fields

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Actor says audiences should choose what they watch, urges greater support for theatre Actor and comedian Yasir Hussain has spoken about the criticism he faces online, arguing that stand-up comedy should not be subjected to stricter standards than other professions and forms of public expression. Speaking in a recent interview, Hussain addressed the ongoing debate around … Read more

Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs across a raft of US sectors, Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attends the announcement of a Quebec-Newfoundland hydro agreement in St. John’s, Canada, August 17, 2026. REUTERS Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday ​that starting September 8, his administration would impose tariffs on imports from ‌the United States across a raft of sectors in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s new … Read more

US hits Canadian goods with 50% tariffs after trade talks fail

New tariffs mark an increase in tensions between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney A drone view shows a vehicle crossing the $4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan, the day after it opened in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, July 28, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The US imposed 50% tariffs on … Read more