The World’s Breadbaskets Are Getting Pounded by War, Weather and Trade Spats
Bad harvests and attacks on trade passages threaten to drive food prices higher.
Thauvin double helps Lens thrash Auxerre
Lens’ Florian Thauvin celebrates scoring their fifth goal with Thorgan Hazard against Auxerre at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens. Photo: REUTERS LENS, FRANCE: Lens captain Florian Thauvin scored two penalties as Lens thumped Auxerre 5-2 in their first game of the French Ligue 1 season on Saturday. Thauvin converted from the spot either side of the break … Read more
Fils dominates Cobolli to book Cincinnati final
Arthur Fils of France defeated Flavio Cobolli of Italy in the Cincinnati Open semi-finals. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: Arthur Fils charged into the men’s final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Saturday as he dispatched Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4 in a match delayed for 45 minutes by rain and lightning. In his first ever Masters 1000 … Read more
Wildfires Are Turning Forests in the American West Into Shrubland
[Towering woodlands in the West are being permanently replaced by tracts of spiky shrubs. Conditions “just aren’t normal anymore,” one researcher said.
Macron hosts Saudi’s MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast
Two-day trip includes agreements on health, transport and energy, meeting of new strategic partnership council Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (L) receives French President Emmanuel Macron in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah in 2021. AFP French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a … Read more
Food, machinery imports fuel 26% deficit spike
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by 26% in the first month of the current fiscal year – 2026-27, mainly due to a 19% increase in imports. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, imports of various goods, including food items, vehicles, transport equipment and machinery, recorded significant growth. Food imports in … Read more
Sadiq urges Pakistan to rethink team balance
KARACHI: Former Pakistan Test opener Sadiq Mohammad has urged the team management to rethink its combination for the second Test against England, saying Pakistan’s defeat at Headingley exposed the weakness of playing an extra batsman at the expense of a fifth frontline bowler. Pakistan were beaten by an innings and 103 runs in the opening … Read more
Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence
Piotr Zielinski (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team second goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Inter Milan and AC Monza at the San Siro stadium in Milan, northern Italy on August 22, 2026. Photo: AFP ROME: Inter Milan kicked off the defence of their Serie A title in emphatic fashion … Read more
US hits Canadian goods with 50% tariffs
[ Ottawa suspends negotiations, vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation as USMCA renewal clouds WASHINGTON/OTTAWA: The US imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods on Saturday after the two longstanding allies failed to reach a trade deal, with each side accusing the other of derailing days of talks. The tariffs that came into effect just after midnight (0400 … Read more
Trump criticises Canada over tariffs amid ongoing trade dispute
US president accuses Canada of imposing excessive tariffs on US agricultural products US President Donald Trump on Sunday criticised Canada over tariffs and renewed his criticism of Ottawa’s relationship with Washington. “Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He also accused Canada of imposing high tariffs … Read more