How Do You Run for Office in a Gang War?
Haitian election officials have set elections for Dec. 13, but many experts say extreme violence is likely to cause a postponement. Again.
China donates livestock vaccines for CPEC 2.0
[ Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain has called upon agricultural scientists and researchers to develop focused and innovative projects under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0), saying agriculture will be a key component of … Read more
Is Your City Prepared for Climate Disaster?
A new report ranks the world’s large cities on how well they have adapted to face climate risk.
1 in 5 children in 21 countries face tech-facilitated sexual abuse, UNICEF says
An estimated 20 million children aged 12 to 17, or nearly 1 in 5, experienced at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse in a single year across 21 countries, UNICEF said. The findings are included in a new report titled Through Children’s Eyes: How Digital Technologies Enable Child Sexual Abuse, which combines … Read more
How ‘La Bola Negra’ Gave Guitarricadelafuente ‘a Desire to Live’
The Barcelona, Spain-based musician Guitarricadelafuente makes his acting debut.
England name squad for final Pakistan Test
England have named a 15-member squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, retaining their winning combination after sealing a 2-0 series lead in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle. Uncapped pacer Sonny Baker remains in the squad, while Matthew Fisher has been left out of the bowling group for the … Read more
Andoni Iraola hails Bradley Barcola mentality
The France winger becomes the second-most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history LONDON: Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said Thursday that Bradley Barcola arrived at the club with the “right mentality” after making clear his desire to join the Premier League club from Paris Saint-Germain. The France winger became the second-most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history on … Read more
How to Train Balance as You Age
Staying sure-footed gets harder the older you are. But there are a few strategies that can help.
‘Significant scope’ in Pakistan-Uzbekistan energy cooperation
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan have vast potential to expand cooperation in the energy sector, particularly in electricity connectivity, renewable energy, hydropower, energy infrastructure and investment, Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said on Wednesday. Addressing a reception marking the 35th Independence Day of Uzbekistan, the minister said stronger energy cooperation could … Read more
Many Italians Long Resisted Air-Conditioning. Then Europe Got Hotter.
Amid record-breaking temperatures on the continent, households and businesses in Italy are increasingly installing cooling units.