Trump Gave Xi His Go-To Gift: A Bald Eagle Statue
The president has often reached for statues of the national bird on diplomatic occasions in his second term. (Ronald Reagan favored them, too.)
Fed Faces Prospect of Another Interest Rate Increase Just Before Midterm Elections
[Financial markets are placing nearly 70 percent odds on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates in late October.
Iran seeks deal with US, not war: Pezeshkian
‘We did reach agreement with your president…willing and 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 Pezeshkian … Read more
12 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
China’s Zhang wins record seventh Asian Games swimming gold
Gold medallist China’s Zhang Zhanshuo celebrates. Photo: AFP TOKYO: Chinese teenager Zhang Zhanshuo won a record seventh swimming gold at the Asian Games on Friday and said it had been the “perfect conclusion” to his week in Tokyo. The 19-year-old wrapped up a scintillating campaign with victory in the 400m freestyle in a Games-record 3min … Read more
PSX gains 266 points in range-bound session
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index witnessed a range-bound day, gaining only 266.15 points on Friday to close at 170,765, as investors remained cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty and elevated oil prices. PSX witnessed a mixed session today, with the KSE-100 Index gaining 266 points (+0.16% DoD) to close at 170,765. During the … Read more
CNN and CBS Will Resume White House Coverage After Standoff
[Crews from CBS and CNN were planning to cover two events on Friday with President Trump and the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping.
Top Saudi Cleric Calls Fight Against Houthis a Religious Duty
The grand mufti urged Saudi-led forces to remain in “constant readiness,” suggesting that the kingdom might expand its campaign against the Houthis in Yemen.
Adding a Child to Your Car Insurance? Here Are Way to Hold Down the Costs.
[Unlike health insurance, a parent’s auto policy has no age limit on when a child has to be removed. But it’s good to know the options.
The World Needs Better Power Grids. Why Smaller May Be Better.
[Jonas Birgersson, a Swedish entrepreneur, wants to use decentralized networks modeled on the internet to transform how electricity is distributed.