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Test exposes limits of Pacific leaders’ ambition to make region ‘Ocean of Peace’ The headquarters for the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva, Fiji, August 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS China’s test of a nuclear-capable missile last month has exposed the limits of Pacific leaders’ ambition to make the region an “Ocean of Peace”, free from the crossfire of major-power rivalry. The July launch, China’s first known … Read more
New appointments span Iran’s security and military establishment, including SNSC, IRGC, army and navy Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in Abu Musa Island, in this picture obtained on August 2, 2023. IRGC/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo In a major reshuffle following the recent war … Read more
With gas prices high, people in developing countries are lining up to buy battery-powered bikes. We took a spin around Lahore, Pakistan, on a small-but-mighty one.
YouTuber defends his content, urges parents to take greater responsibility for children’s online habits Ducky Bhai spoke in a recent podcast on gentle parenting, his time in jail, and creator controversies. PHOTO: Screengrab YouTuber Saadur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, has criticised parents for blaming content creators for their children’s behaviour, arguing that … Read more
Iga Swiatek cruised into the Toronto Masters semi-finals on Monday. Photo: AFP TORONTO: Former world number one Iga Swiatek cruised into the Toronto Masters semi-finals on Monday to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina who fought back from a set down to reach the last four. Poland’s Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, took … Read more
Defence pact to bolster efforts to address regional challenges, maintain stability, says Saudi King Salman Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026. Photo: X Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud said on Tuesday the recently signed Makkah … Read more
The Kremlin released Robert Gilman, whose family and an advocacy group had said he was in dire physical condition, on “a humanitarian basis,” President Trump said.
President Trump was part of a particularly elaborate deception last month, boarding one jet before being spirited away to another.
Designer Kat Eberley works on a dress at the Jenny Yoo bridal boutique in New York City, U.S., August 6, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters Taylor Swift’s wedding dress remains under wraps. But wedding chain David’s Bridal is already betting brides will want one just like it. Fans are eagerly awaiting the reveal of the Christian Dior … Read more
Shan Masood bats under medical supervision as squad trains ahead of warm-up match Pakistan’s Test squad stepped up preparations for their upcoming series against England with a training session at Kent County Cricket Club in Beckenham on Tuesday. The players took part in batting and bowling net sessions as the team management focused on adapting … Read more