Japan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leveraging her ties to Mr. Abe, the slain Japanese leader, as she pushes to reshape defense and the economy.
How to Eat a 2,000-Pound Fish? These Orcas Choose to Pulverize It.
Marine biologists in Mexico captured video of a strange maneuver that killer whales used to shred their meal.
PSW launches mobile app for traders
. KARACHI: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched its mobile application on Wednesday to improve digital access to cross-border trade services. Through the app, importers, exporterscustoms clearing agents and other trade stakeholders will be able to securely and conveniently access key trade services on their mobile phones. The mobile app is part of PSW’s existing … Read more
U.S. Military Presence in Jordan Makes It Iranian Target
Relying heavily on U.S. aid and protection, Jordan is unlikely to restrict the American military presence there, despite escalating Iranian airstrikes.
Diesel Crisis Puts Poor Farmers Around the World at Risk
[The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has limited the shipment of diesel, depriving farmers of fuel for irrigation pumps and threatening the food supply.
Regional situation sparks fresh sell-off at PSX
KARACHI: Geopolitical tensions and rising international oil prices triggered a fresh sell-off at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with investors turning cautious and trimming positions amid uncertainty about the US-Iran conflict. The benchmark KSE-100 index failed to hold early gains and closed at 174,429.93, down 1,703.64 points, or 0.97%. The market opened with … Read more
Dubai Firm Cuts Deal for New Port to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
A Dubai-based logistics giant unveiled a deal on Wednesday to develop shipping terminals on the United Arab Emirates’ east coast.
Louvre Gallery Reopens After Brazen Jewel Heist
Thieves stole crown jewels from the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum in October, forcing its closure. Tourists finally returned on Wednesday.
Farmers raise alarm over wheat crisis
MKL says govt was warned months ago, prices may rise to Rs6,000/maund making bread unaffordable PLANNING FAILURE: “We sold our wheat because we had no choice. Now the same wheat is becoming expensive in the market while farmers have already absorbed the losses. Better planning could have protected both growers and consumers,” said Muhammad Riaz, … Read more
U.S. Troops, Seriously Wounded in Recent Strikes, Were Flown to Germany for Help
The seriously wounded service members are among the roughly 100 American troops that the Defense Department recently said were injured by Iranian attacks since early July.