Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
[The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
Ancient Lebanese Treasures Take a Journey From Modern-Day Conflict
Artifacts from Byblos have been on display in Paris in a show that highlights how modern-day conflict in the Middle East imperils the cultural heritage of the region.
Hormuz crisis triggers oil reserves plan
[ KARACHI: The Petroleum Division has kicked off a feasibility study on establishing Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) in Pakistan, with international energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie selected following a competitive tender process in which four bids were received. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik chaired the kick-off meeting, where he was briefed on the scope … Read more
Ukraine’s Most Potent Weapon: The Software Orchestrating Its Drone Army
The Delta system pulls together battlefield data to identify targets, creating a miles-wide “kill zone.” The technology is credited with helping to cut Russian advances to a near standstill.
Eight Dead, Others Missing as Floods Sweep Away Villages in Nepal
A wall of water swept down a Himalayan river valley shared between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet.
How Paul Williams Built White and Black Los Angeles
A pioneering architect’s archive, long thought lost, was preserved by his family. Now, three museums are featuring the work of a man who broke California’s color barrier.
Starc dethrones Bumrah as No1 Test bowler
Australia’s Mitchell Starc has become the new No1 bowler in the ICC Men’s Test Rankings after a match-winning ten-wicket haul against Bangladesh in Mackay. The 36-year-old left-arm pacer climbed to the summit after taking six wickets for 12 runs in the first innings and four for 39 in the second, helping Australia secure an innings-and-51-run … Read more
Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must recognize Israel
Agreement would allow US companies to export civilian nuclear technology to the kingdom, sent to Congress on Monday President Trump formalised a strategic economic partnership during a ceremonial signing with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. PHOTO: CNN President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia on civil nuclear energy while insisting … Read more
‘Honeymoon’s Over’: Warsh Under Pressure as Fed Weighs Raising Rates
[Kevin M. Warsh is scheduled to deliver his first address at the Federal Reserve’s annual conference in Jackson, Wyo., with U.S. government bond markets on edge and inflation risks resurfacing.
Their Children Want to Play Football. Parents Ask: Is It Worth the Risk?
Many families are engaged in tense debates after a new study found a high percentage of N.F.L. players had developed degenerative brain disease.