Why a U.S. Diesel Export Ban May Not Lower Prices
[President Trump has said he is considering restricting overseas sales of the fuel to bring down domestic prices, but experts say the policy will have many unintended effects.
On This Mexican Island, Raccoons Make and Play With Toys (and Also Sip Margaritas)
Scientists observed a family of pygmy raccoons near a Cozumel beach club learning from one another how to craft balls from paper, an indication that the animals have a culture.
Nepal PM says floods ‘a warning to the world’ about climate change
Death toll tops 1,400 as premier seeks global funding, proposes climate resilience mechanism with India, China Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Nepal’s catastrophic flooding last month “was a warning to the world” about the rising … Read more
Jubilee General launches ‘Resilience Reward Program’ to
Remarkable initiative honours long-standing clients for commitment to safety, loss prevention and risk management Jubilee General Insurance Co. Ltd. (JGI) has launched the Resilience Reward Program, a pioneering initiative designed to recognise long-standing, risk-resilient clients for their continued commitment to safety, risk mitigation and business resilience. The program reflects Jubilee General’s role as a … Read more
Paolini steers Italy past China in BJK
Jasmine Paolini won two matches to send Italy past hosts China into the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen. Photo: AFP SHENZHEN: Jasmine Paolini rescued Italy’s Billie Jean King Cup title defence campaign by triumphing in singles and doubles to secure a 2-1 victory for her team over hosts China in the … Read more
Ohashi bids for third Asian Games gold
Japan’s Shin Ohashi qualified for the men’s 50m breaststroke final at the Asian Games in Tokyo. Photo: AFP TOKYO: Japanese teenager Shin Ohashi moved closer to a hat-trick of Asian Games breaststroke golds after qualifying for the 50m final on Friday, the morning after smashing the 200m world record. The 17-year-old clocked an astonishing 2min … Read more
OICCI seeks capital, export push
[ A front view of the OICCI building. Source: www.oicci.org LAHORE: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has underlined the importance for Pakistan to use the gains from macroeconomic stabilisation to accelerate private investment, exports, energy security and structural reforms during a meeting with a visiting delegation of the International Monetary Fund … Read more
In Trumpeting His Ballroom Project, Trump Has Used China as an Example
President Trump has repeatedly cited the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as inspiration and competition with his own design.
Telecom equipment repair centre established
[ Shaza Fatima stated that the Digital Nation Pakistan was built on the vision of developing a skilled ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday inaugurated Huawei’s national-level spare parts repair centre in Islamabad, aimed at building local repair capacity, reducing reliance on overseas services and strengthening Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure. … Read more
Iran seeks deal with US, not war: Pezeshkian
‘We did reach an agreement with your president … still wish to move forward,’ Iranian leader tells Fox News Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly in New York City on September 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran does not seek war with the US and remains prepared to pursue a negotiated agreement, President Masoud … Read more