Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks
French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.
Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power
The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.
Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
An Architect Who Built Where No One Else Dared
On a hillside outside Birmingham, Ala., Jeffrey Dungan saw a chance to create his dream house, which effectively cascades down the incline.
Minister escapes Mastung convoy attack
QUETTA: Seven people, including three Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) personnel, were injured when unidentified gunmen attacked the convoy of Balochistan Home and Tribal Affairs Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau in Mastung on Friday, while the minister escaped unhurt, police told The Express Tribune. The attack took place at Kund Umarani in the Khad Koocha area, south of … Read more
Petrol strike averted as govt gives in to dealers
Hikes owners’ profit by 15.5% to Rs10 per litre ECC takes decision in hurriedly called virtual meeting Dealers ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday increased profit margins of petrol pump owners by 15.5% in a hurriedly called virtual meeting to avert a strike, as it withdrew a decision to link profits with sales digitisation, partially rolling … Read more
UN urges support for Afghan women
. GENEVA: The United Nations appealed to donors on Friday not to cut funding for women’s programs in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, saying this would add to suffering in a country where conditions for women are already the worst in the world. Despite ever-deteriorating conditions for women five years after the Taliban’s return to power, funding shortfalls … Read more
‘Slayer Statute’ Blocks Nick Reiner From Trust Fund, Its Steward Says
Mr. Reiner wants access to a $1.6 million trust for his legal defense. Because he is accused of killing his parents, the trustee says he can’t have the money.
US appeals court revives Justice Department subpoena
. WASHINGTON: A U.S. federal appeals court handed President Donald Trump’s administration a legal victory on Friday in its efforts to seek data from providers of transgender healthcare to minors, reinstating a Justice Department subpoena that a lower court had blocked as politically motivated. In its ruling, a divided panel of the San Francisco-based 9th … Read more
Pakistan mission in Delhi marks 80th Independence Day
. NEW DELHI: The High Commission for Pakistan in New Delhi celebrated Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day with traditional zeal and fervour on Friday. Chargé d’Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich highlighted the country’s nuclear capability, defence preparedness, regional peace efforts and the need for resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He hoisted the national flag during … Read more