Russia’s Election Result Won’t Be a Shock. What Comes Next Could Be.
Russians are braced for what may follow for the military and economy after a parliamentary election that the Kremlin sees as a means of legitimizing its policies.
Trump Administration Outlines Plan for Signs Outside Smithsonian Museum
In a letter, the Interior Department detailed what it hoped to convey on 12 signs to be installed outside the National Museum of American History.
Pakistan target Asiad hockey final
Chief selector Samiullah urges Green-shirts to improve and challenge Asia’s best KARACHI: After finishing at the 11th spot in the recently concluded FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, Pakistan men’s hockey team will be desperately looking to finish on the victory podium in the men’s hockey event of the 20th Asian Games in … Read more
Pakistan boycotts Israel chess match
Pakistan is paired against Israel as auto pairing however Pakistan did not officially played the match. Photo: CFP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan boycotted its scheduled match against Israel at the 46th FIDE World Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) citing the country’s policy towards Israel and solidarity with the Palestinian … Read more
Fed Meeting Is a Big Moment for the Bond Market
[If the Fed opts against raising interest rates on Wednesday, investors will probably increase their forecasts for inflation, injecting new turmoil into the government bond market.
US urges travellers to reconsider Saudi Arabia trips over Iranian drone, missile threat
Level 3 advisory cites risk of Iranian attacks on American interests, with Yemen’s border designated no-travel area The US on Wednesday urged travellers to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia, citing the risk of Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting American interests. “Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to risk of Iranian drone and missile targeting … Read more
Bessent and Warsh Take On the Bond Bears
[The Treasury secretary and the Federal Reserve chairman face similar tests: calming investors’ growing worries about inflation and deficits.
EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15
Von der Leyen, tech chief to unveil KIDS Act on Thursday, legislation to include tiered age limits The European Union will ban social media for children under 13 and allow only limited, supervised access until the age of 15 under plans unveiled Wednesday by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. A global backlash against social … Read more
In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China Summit
China renewed calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East while demonstrating its influence over Tehran.
In Silicon Valley, Hardware Is Having a Moment Again
[As A.I. transforms the technology industry, venture capital is flowing into “deep tech” start-ups that build robots and semiconductors.