Your daily dose of insights
Pakistan had a disappointing start in boxing when their promising fighter Sumama Rahman lost his first fight of the 55 kilogramme weight category to Tajikistan’s Miraj Sufijonov at the 20th Asian Games boxing event at the Nishio Gymnasium on Tuesday. Lahore-born Sumama fought well against a better boxer before losing 5-0. “He could have won … Read more
England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, saying he had "lost the battle" after a career repeatedly disrupted by injuries. The 36-year-old, one of the quickest bowlers to play for England, took 253 wickets in 146 international matches across all formats, including 119 wickets at 30.79 in his 38 … Read more
Assailant detained, reportedly used grandfather’s gun as two injured in critical condition An ambulance leaves the scene following a deadly school shooting, in the southeastern province of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, April 15, 2026. Photo: Ihlas News Agency via Reuters A student opened fire in front of their high school in Turkiye’s western province of Manisa early … Read more
Self-driving systems are getting so good that drivers may overestimate the technology and not be prepared to respond when something goes wrong.
[ At PAAPAM conference, PM coordinator underscores faster transition to electric mobility CLEAN MOBILITY: The industry ministry said higher costs for internal combustion engines were necessary to change consumer preference towards new energy vehicles. For over 1801cc cars, it proposed 75% tariffs – 266% more than national tariffs but 52% less than existing rates. PHOTO:FILE … Read more
Here’s a look at what the 193-member United Nations does and how it works as leaders convene in New York for the annual General Assembly.
Some viruses appear to vanish when outbreaks dissipate, only to emerge again. Scientists don’t always know which animals they lurk in — and how to stop them from spilling back over.
This month’s under-the-radar streaming films include potent period dramas, a delightful buddy comedy and an exhilarating new take on one of the most durable stories of all.
NAGOYA: Smriti Mandhana’s whirlwind 79 helped India crush Sri Lanka by 147 runs and win a second consecutive women’s cricket gold at the Asian Games on Tuesday. India smashed 216-3 off their 20 overs, the highest women’s total in Asian Games history, with 18 fours and 13 sixes. Richa Ghosh and Bharti Fulmali plundered 25 … Read more
Pakistan’s premier eventer finishes 19th in dressage with 36.70pp and 20th in showjumping with 44.70pp Pakistan’s premier eventer Usman Khan on Tuesday made his Asian Games debut in Japan. Usman finished 19th out of 31 riders in dressage with 36.70 penalty points. China’s Tian Hua topped the race with 26.90 pp, and was followed by … Read more