How Scientists Use Eclipses for Research
It’s a chance not just to study the sun but also space weather, light pollution and even animal behavior.
Saudi Arabia bets on defensive alliances to deter slide into war
Three-way defence pact designed to provide deterrence; Iran and its allies challenge Saudi efforts to show restraint Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Increasingly dragged into a war it … Read more
Over 317k workers seek jobs abroad
LAHORE: Poor economic and political conditions, repeated internet shutdowns, rising unemployment and inflation have driven over 317,000 Pakistanis to seek employment abroad, including doctors, software engineers, IT specialists, petroleum and mechanical engineers, paramedical staff and technicians. Thousands more are preparing to leave and are being forced to visit various government offices to complete the required … Read more
Afghanistan’s Unhappy Anniversary
Five years into their hard-line rule, the Taliban find themselves in crisis at home and abroad.
A Special U.S. Navy Squadron Photographed the Last Total Solar Eclipse in Spain in 1905
Three American warships were sent to Valencia to capture pictures of the sun’s corona with a high-definition camera that would cost over $34,000 in today’s money.
Mike Fincke, Astronaut Who Spent 549 Days in Space, Has Retired
A medical issue during Mr. Fincke’s fourth space journey resulted in an early medical evacuation, the first ever from the International Space Station.
Govt cancels all NOCs, permits issued to officials
ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division has cancelled all no-objection certificates (NOCs) and permissions issued to government officers since 1964 under the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964, directing them to seek fresh approvals under the newly introduced Civil Servants (Conduct) Rules, 2026. According to an office memorandum issued by the Establishment Division, all NOCs and permissions granted … Read more
Tehran says Iran, Türkiye, Pakistan among major Muslim states responsible for advancing unity
Top Iranian security official says Tehran and Islamabad have long regarded each other as strategic depth Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, meets Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. — PRESS TV Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said on Wednesday that Iran, Türkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Indonesia had a responsibility, … Read more
Palestinians Trapped by Settlers for Days as Israeli Army Shows Up, and Then Leaves
The episode casts a spotlight on the army’s struggle to curtail settler violence and protect Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank.
Arabian Sea Bird and Turtle Habitat Threatened by Oil From Grounded Tanker
The spill of Russian crude bound for India compounds the environmental damage from spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have come under attack.