Climate: Trump vs. California
At least a half-dozen federal agencies have moved to undermine the state’s environmental efforts.
Misbah Arshad crowned Miss Universe Pakistan, set to represent country globally
Psychology student Misbah Arshad wins title and prepares for the global competition in Puerto Rico Psychology student Misbah Arshad has been crowned the new Miss Universe Pakistan following a competitive selection process, becoming the fourth Pakistani woman to represent the country on the global Miss Universe stage. At the official ceremony in Zambales, Philippines, Arshad … Read more
UK cinemas restricting Meta AI and other smart glasses over piracy concerns
Meta smart glasses face scrutiny as courts in England and Wales ban their use over recording concerns A visitor reviews the new Meta smart glasses during the Meta annual Connect conference at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/ File Photo Cinema operators in Britain are introducing policies to … Read more
Lloyd Robertson, Unflappable Canadian Broadcaster, Dies at 92
[His 41 years as a national television news anchor surpassed the tenures of Walter Cronkite and Tom Brokaw.
Climate: Saving Old Trees Might Save Lives
[We know that trees are good for cities. A new study finds that mature trees are especially good.
Satellite proliferation imperils astronomical observations, study finds
ESO says plans for 1.7 million more satellites could severely degrade astronomy; 15,000 orbit today. Satellite trails streak across the night sky above Chile’s Atacama Desert in this composite image from a time-lapse video taken on October 15, 2025. The dome of ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is seen in the foreground. F. Kamphues, ESO/M. … Read more
Who are its trading partners?
Trump’s threat to isolate Iran could affect countries trading with Tehran, as he warned of economic consequences US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a meeting with cryptocurrency executives in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 19, 2026.PHOTO: AFP A threat by US President Donald Trump to impose unprecedented … Read more
Govt raises Rs498b via T-bills as yields rise
[ KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday raised Rs498 billion in the Market Treasury Bills auction against the target of Rs500 billion, with cut-off yields rising across all tenors. The central bank accepted Rs52 billion in one-month paper at a cut-off yield of 11.47%, up 12 basis points from the previous auction, … Read more
‘How to Divorce During the War’ Review: Trouble on the Home Front
In this deadpan Lithuanian comedy set in 2022, a couple finds their values are tested amid the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Govt increases petrol by 27 paisas, HSD by Rs1.64 for Aug 21
A picture showing a petrol pump. — FILE PHOTO The federal government on Thursday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 27 paisas and Rs1.64, respectively, for August 21. A notification from the Petroleum Division said the petrol price was now fixed at Rs337.78 while HSD would cost Rs364.70 per litre. The latest revision comes a … Read more