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Marines suffered smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries, says NBC News, citing three US officials Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026. — REUTERS Eight US Marines were injured two weeks ago when an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile struck a vessel they were operating on in the … Read more
A congenial legislator with a professorial air, he won battles through charm, not pugilism, passing laws to protect drinking water, redwood forests and clean air.
Punjabi-language drama adds another international honour ahead of its upcoming screenings in Canada Sarmad Khoosat’s Lali has picked up the Best Director award at the 15th DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF), adding another festival honour to a year that has already taken the Punjabi-language drama from Berlin to London. The win was announced by … Read more
Jurgen Klopp’s side offered little in attack and lacked the energy they had displayed in a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. Photo: AFP MUNICH: Jurgen Klopp tasted defeat for the first time as Germany manager as his side lost 1-0 to Greece in Augsburg on Sunday, with Dimitrios Kourbelis scoring the only goal. In his … Read more
Pakistan and India advanced to the Asian Games men’s cricket semi-finals on Monday after rain forced the abandonment of their quarter-finals without a ball being bowled. Pakistan’s match against Hong Kong was called off at the scheduled toss after incessant showers left large parts of the Nisshin ground under covers. Pakistan, one of four seeded … Read more
[The White House TV pool has suspended its coverage of President Trump since he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
Apples may be the star of the season. But have you ever delighted in a crisp Jerusalem artichoke?
A male named Ping Ping and a female named Fu Shuang landed on Sunday, days after China’s leader said he would dispatch “envoys of friendship” to the United States.
[ Taxation must move from extraction to equity; parliament must determine tax policy rather than merely endorse revenue Research conducted by Australia’s tax authorities revealed that the first communication a new taxpayer receives affects their long-run compliance behaviour. photo: file LAHORE: Pakistan has a tax bureaucracy. What it increasingly needs is a rational tax policy. … Read more
Zuckerberg said AI firms could pause development over safety concerns, with demand pushing firms to ensure safety Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg presents the Muse Charm during the Meta Connect event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, US, September 23, 2026. REUTERS Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of US-based social media giant Meta, … Read more