Why Nigel Farage Is Running Against a ‘Trash Can’
Our reporter Amelia Nierenberg describes how the right-wing British political leader Nigel Farage, who is seeking re-election to Parliament, faces an unconventional opponent: Count Binface.
Oil rises as doubts over US-Iran deal heighten supply concerns
[ Oil prices rose on Wednesday morning as doubts about a US-Iran peace deal and attacks on two ships fuelled concerns about Middle East supply disruptions, even as industry data showed US crude inventories expanded. Brent futures gained 72 cents, or 0.81%, to $89.63 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed 71 cents, or … Read more
Beijing shuts tourist sites, suspends bus services as heavy rain continues
Residents in mountainous villages, low-lying areas and other flood- and landslide-prone locations evacuated Heavy rain continued to lash the Chinese capital Beijing on Wednesday, forcing authorities to shut tourist attractions, suspend bus services and construction work and evacuate residents from high-risk areas, state media reported. The city closed over 300 tourist and camping sites and … Read more
Goods transporters to continue wheel-jam strike
[ ISLAMABAD: While the government claims that consensus has been reached with the All Pakistan Goods Transport Itehad, the striking transporters have dismissed official remarks, saying heavy vehicles will continue to stay away from roads. Following talks a statement was issued on Tuesday by Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, who was also convener … Read more
How Nigel Farage Ended Up Running Against Count Binface in Clacton
Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.
Meta, Pakistan to train 1,000 SMEs
[ Programme targets upscaling digital, AI skills for women-led businesses in 9 major cities ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, in partnership with Meta, has launched the Small Business Growth Academy to accelerate digital transformation of small and medium-sized businesses, the ministry said on Tuesday. The programme aims to reach more than 1,000 … Read more
In Bali, a Quest to Restore the Sacred Glow of Fireflies
The insects, revered in local culture, are disappearing for many reasons, including rapid development to cater to tourists.
New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse
Attacks come as war shows no signs of ending despite assertions from US President of a deal being imminent An Iranian drone and an Iranian missile system are displayed in Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran, July 30, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The US and Yemen’s Houthis reported separate attacks on shipping on Tuesday as prospects for ending the Iran war appeared … Read more
PSX dips 1,464 points on oil jitters
[ KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended losses for the second straight session on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index dipped 1,464 points, or 0.81%, in the backdrop of a sharp rise in oil prices and fading hopes of a US-Iran deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Selling pressure dragged the index below the … Read more
Zambia Election: President Hichilema Faces Backlash Ahead of Vote
President Hakainde Hichilema was elected five years ago, promising to protect civil liberties in his copper-rich African nation. Now, he’s accused of trampling on them.