July Retail Sales Notch Biggest Drop in Over a Year
[The data for July showed the biggest drop in more than a year, as American households face the economic strains brought on by persistent inflation
Air India A320 briefly lost key flight controls, Airbus analysis shows
The plane registered losses in all three hydraulic systems according to analysis An Air India Airbus A320-200 aircraft takes off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India, July 7, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/File An Air India Airbus A320 dropped about 300 feet this month, injuring 24 people on board, after the aircraft registered … Read more
Iran war hits Americans at gas pumps as conflict drives up energy costs
[ Gasoline hovers around $4 a gallon as higher fuel prices feed into household budgets Nearly six months into the US war with Iran, its most visible impact for ordinary Americans is increasingly being felt far from the battlefield at gas stations, airports and in household budgets. The national average retail price for regular gasoline stood … Read more
The Taliban Kicked the U.S. Out of Afghanistan. Now They Want It Back.
In an interview, Afghanistan’s foreign minister called on the U.S. to reopen its embassy and invest in the country — a near-impossible sell for now, analysts and former diplomats say.
Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba’s support, sources say
Apple Intelligence, the company’s suite of AI tools, is expected to launch in China in the coming months People walk past a booth showcasing Apple’s suppliers during the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, China June 22, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/file Apple has trained a large language model specifically for the China market, three … Read more
Jeff Bezos Buys a Piece of Liverpool Football Club
[It is the first known investment by Mr. Bezos, one of the world’s richest men, into a sports team.
Mining Claims Staked on Land Cut From Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Monuments
Prospectors are eyeing mineral deposits within the former boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah.
Here’s how Pakistani celebrities marked country’s 79th Independence Day
From flag-filled tributes and nostalgic messages to calls for change, stars share their thoughts on August 14 As Pakistan celebrated its 80th Independence Day on Friday, celebrities across the country took to social media to share messages of patriotism, pride and hope. While many posts celebrated the national spirit with flags, green-and-white tributes and heartfelt … Read more
Babar hurt, withdraws from practice match
Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has been advised to take rest for the remainder of the ongoing three-day practice match against the Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI after being struck on his right hand. Babar sustained the injury on the second day of the practice fixture, prompting the Pakistan team’s medical staff to assess … Read more
Zambia Halts Presidential Election Vote Count Over Violence and Fraud Allegations
The electoral commission for the southern African nation said poll workers had been attacked and ballots had been stolen as both top candidates claimed leads.