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Nepal declines help from other nations as death toll hits 494 with nearly 1,000 missing A drone view of firefighters conducting search and rescue operations at a damaged road leading to Gyirong Port after a mudslide, in Gyirong county, Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, August 28, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A lake formed by a landslide … Read more
A pilot program placing solar panels between the rails has proven successful enough that the idea is spreading to Italy, France and Korea.
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Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus could be set to leave Arsenal. Photo: AFP LONDON: Mikel Arteta revealed he has had difficult conversations with forwards Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus as both Brazilian internationals appear set to depart Arsenal. “It’s inevitable, at some point you need to have certain discussions and say certain things that sometimes … Read more
Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq has suffered a low-grade strain to his left calf and his participation in the rest of the second Test against England at Lord’s will depend on his recovery, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday. Imam sustained the injury while fielding on the opening day of the Test. Scans later … Read more
[ The ADB listed Pakistan among 60 nations that may face 10% to 12.5% additional US tariffs from July 24. It said recent policy developments indicate US trade restrictions are likely to remain broad despite the Supreme Court’s invalidation. photo:REUTERS MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million regional financing facility to … Read more
How markets have moved six months into the war, and where they might be headed in the future.
[The Danube and Rhine are at record lows this summer, disrupting hundreds of cruises that have become an increasingly popular part of Europe’s tourism industry.
Judge Rita Lin overturns Pentagon’s ‘supply chain risk’ label as second sanction awaits ruling Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration. Photo: Reuters A United States federal judge ruled Thursday that sanctions imposed in February by the Trump administration against AI giant Anthropic were illegal, finding that the government had punished … Read more
The usually genial country is been bitterly divided over a vote this weekend on whether to enter membership talks with the European Union.