Houthi Blockade Could Worsen an Already Fragile Oil Market
[With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, the militant group’s threats in the Red Sea jeopardize Saudi Arabia’s main workaround for oil exports.
Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister
He appointed allies who helped him rise and removed senior figures loyal to former leader, including Reeves. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham holds his first Cabinet meeting, in London, Britain, July 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he would cut taxes on electricity bills, the first of several early moves to … Read more
Monkeys Understand Shapes in Almost the Same Way as Humans
Our geometric intuition, long considered something that sets us apart, seems to be shared with other primates.
Indian celebrities voice support for India’s Cockroach Janta Party protests
Diljit Dosanjh, Sonakshi Sinha express support for youth-led movement as Shabana Azmi attends protest Indian actor Shabana Azmi at the Cockroach Janta Party protests in New Dehli, India. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Several prominent Indian celebrities voiced their support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in New Delhi, urging authorities to listen to the demands of … Read more
Water Plants Under Fire in the Gulf Are Crucial to Civilians
Several days of airstrikes have hit water and energy plants in Kuwait, a nation that relies on desalination for 90 percent of its drinking water.
Thousands welcome home Argentina squad, without Messi
Thousands of fans braved the cold and the rain to welcome home the players. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed back home without star Lionel Messi, after their World Cup final loss to Spain. It was not … Read more
Pentagon running short on funds, largely due to Iran war: Report
Budget strain cuts military training as renewed Iran fighting threatens to drive defence costs even higher The Pentagon is confronting an urgent funding shortfall driven largely by the war in Iran, with key military accounts expected to run dry within weeks as US President Donald Trump expands the conflict, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday, … Read more
Petrol pump owners announce nationwide shutdown after talks with govt fail
[ Rejects government’s daily fuel price review mechanism, says strike will continue until its demands are accepted All Pakistan Petrol Pump Association Chairman Humayun Khan addresses a press conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, announcing a nationwide shutdown of petrol pumps after talks with the government failed. SCREENGRAB The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association (APPPOA) … Read more
3 Myths Fueling Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in South Africa
As the nation convulses with protests and violence, data and research suggest that some of the biggest arguments against foreigners don’t stand up against the facts.
Govt raises petrol price by Rs4.93, HSD by Rs7.15 per litre
[ Petrol will cost Rs320.73 per litre, while high-speed diesel has been fixed at Rs367.21 A petrol pump in the federal capital seen in this undated image. —FILEPHOTO The federal government on Tuesday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4.93 and Rs7.15 per litre, respectively, for July 22. According to a … Read more