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Gunmen killed 11 people and wounded three others during a late-night shooting at a home in South Africa’s eastern KwaZulu-Natal province, local media reported. The shooting took place in KwaMakhutha township south of Durban, the South Africa-based television news channel eNCA reported, noting that a pregnant woman was among the victims. 10 victims died at … Read more
[ HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Tuesday as traders worried about global supplies after US President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly in a speech that a peace deal with Iran could come after the US mid-term elections, which are not until early November. Trump also said that without a peace deal he … Read more
Over time, the development should allow better intelligence sharing and military planning among the alliance.
Ri became only the fourth lifter, and first woman, to win three Asian Games weightlifting golds. Photo: AFP NAGOYA: North Korea’s Ri Song Gum gave her country their first gold of the Asian Games on Wednesday in style, setting three world records in the women’s 49kg class in Nagoya. In the process she joined an … Read more
Pakistan’s premier equestrian Usman Khan on Wednesday complete his Asian Games journey. France-based eventer finished 16th out of 32 riders in the individual eventing cross country event with 55.90 penalty points. As many as six riders eliminated while two retired from the race. “The pair stood in 19th position on the first day before two … Read more
[ KARACHI: China imported more than 1,000 tons of gold through August 2026, according to the latest customs data. That volume already exceeds the country’s total gold imports for the entire 2025. “Strong investment demand keeps onshore gold prices at a slight premium to world benchmarks. That premium attracts more imports into China,” said Adnan … Read more
Unemployment and poor public services fueled the border crisis at Ceuta and the Gen Z protests, but frustrated young people may stay away from the polls.
[ ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) policy committee approved a Rs32.90 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Tuesday and advanced 15 4G projects that target 3.66 million people across 1,893 mauzas in 21 districts. Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja chaired the meeting. USF Chief Executive Officer Mudassar Naveed … Read more
Agreement in line with Türkiye’s 2053 net-zero emissions, energy independence goals Türkiye, US agency sign grant agreement on next-generation nuclear technologies. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY The Turkiye Nuclear Energy Incorporated (TUNAS) and the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed a grant agreement on small modular reactors (SMRs) and fourth-generation reactors at a ceremony at Turkevi … Read more
The world number one beats Akane Yamaguchi 21-9, 18-21, 21-11 in a tense semi-final NAGOYA: Badminton world number one An Se-young had stern words for her watching father as her frustrations threatened to boil over in victory at the Asian Games in Japan on Wednesday. The reigning world and Olympic champion defeated home player Akane … Read more