Trump Administration Is Undoing Plans to Boost Workplace Heat Protections
[The Biden administration took steps to shield workers from extreme temperatures. The Trump administration is taking a gentler approach with employers.
A French Village Becomes a Ghost Town After the Wildfires
Wildfires in France have forced tens of thousands of people from their homes and left entire towns deserted along the southwest coast. We visited Claouey, an empty beach town, and found a handful of residents who chose to stay, including one man who’s made it his mission to care for all the village pets.
Apple set to lose nearly $500b in value
[ Big Tech has been scooping up advanced chip-making capacity and memory chips to power its AI data centres BENGALURU: Apple shares fell nearly 10% on Friday after a disappointing forecast showed that the iPhone maker was struggling to secure enough components as the AI-driven data centre boom strains global supply chains. The drop, if … Read more
In land of figs, olives, Israeli occupiers’ violence turns harvest season bitter for West Bank village
Deadly attack forces cancellation of annual fig festival as residents say Israeli army cut them off from orchards Residents of the Palestinian village of Tel in the northern occupied West Bank had been counting down the days until the start of the fig harvest, preparing to host what was expected to be the largest fig … Read more
FIFA scraps private investment plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the global football governing body is scrapping a controversial proposal to allow private investment in marquee events. Photo: AFP/File PARIS: FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Saturday he has scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash from football officials worldwide. “Our purpose has … Read more
South Africa’s WAFCON hopes hang in the balance
Hildah Magaia rescued South Africa with a late equaliser against Ivory Coast in a WAFCON Group B match. Photo: AFP JOHANNESBURG: South Africa snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw with Ivory Coast at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday, but their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals hang in the balance. The Group B … Read more
FTO pushes faceless refund system
[ FBR’s FIFO policy cannot override taxpayer rights, Ombudsman rules after Rs42.86m refund delay ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman has recommended that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) introduce a faceless income tax refund system to enable electronic transfer of refunds directly into taxpayers’ bank accounts after automated verification of eligible claims. The recommendation was … Read more
Search Continues for 6 Climbers After Pakistan Avalanche
Four bodies, including that of an American climber, have been recovered since the avalanche struck on Thursday. The fate of renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja was still unclear.
Climate forum planned to cut wheat imports
[ National forum to tackle food security as minister outlines livestock exports, seed certification push ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have agreed to organise a National Climate Forum to strengthen climate action in agriculture, as the country seeks to build resilience against the impacts of climate change despite its negligible contribution … Read more
Jam Kamal orders transparent trade body elections
[ ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has directed the Director General Trade Organisations (DGTO) to ensure that the upcoming nationwide elections of chambers of commerce and trade associations are conducted in a transparent, fair and credible manner through strengthened monitoring, digitalisation and institutional reforms, according to a statement on Friday. Addressing the media after … Read more