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
Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw
Liverpool’s Victor Munoz celebrates scoring their second goal against Forest. Photo: AFP LONDON: Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while Newcastle condemned big-spending Tottenham to a second successive defeat. Forest were set to win at … Read more
Argentina stun Dutch to win Women’s World Cup
Argentina ended the Netherlands’ reign as women’s hockey world champions in dramatic fashion on Saturday, holding the three-time defending champions to a 1-1 draw before prevailing 3-1 in a shootout to lift World Cup for the first time in 16 years. In front of a packed home crowd in Amsterdam, the Dutch appeared on course … Read more
Energy policy predictability sought
[ Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ali Pervaiz Malik. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting at the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) office in Karachi, reviewing key developments in Pakistan’s petroleum sector, energy security, investment opportunities and ongoing reforms. The minister met the … Read more
Killing of Palestinian children and teens by Israel surges in West Bank
This photo taken on August 9, 2026 shows armed Israeli soldiers carrying out a foot patrol through the market, in the Old City of Nablus, in the northern Israeli-occupied West Bank. PHOTO: AFP Alia al-Hallaq’s son Mohammed was nine when he was killed by an Israeli army bullet last October, but the Palestinian homemaker still … Read more