Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets
[Walmart and other big U.S. retailers have warned that consumers were being cautious, even if personal balance sheets seemed healthy.
PTA, Google sign agreement to make digital platforms safer for children
Programme will equip parents and teachers with practical tools to help children navigate the digital world safely PTA Chairman Muhammad Junaid and Google representatives sign a memorandum of understanding on child online safety in Islamabad. PHOTO: PTA The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Google on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen child … Read more
China urges South Korea not to take sides, blames US policy for Korea tensions
Remarks came after US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun during their meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, August 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged South … Read more
Did Bessent Put the Fed in a Bind?
[The Treasury Department’s plan for bond interventions have calmed markets. But Wall Street is worried about the fallout for inflation and more.
‘The Marching Band’ Review: A Different Kind of Music
An orchestra director returns to France and bonds with his working-class brother in this feel-good movie.
Rain delays start of second day’s play in England-Pakistan opener
The covers stay on the pitch as rain delays the start of the second day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley. Photo: AFP LEEDS: England’s bid to strengthen their grip on the first Test against Pakistan was halted by bad weather as rain delayed the scheduled 1000 GMT start of the … Read more
Arsenal can become world’s best club: Arteta
LONDON: Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal’s rivals that he plans to build the Premier League champions into the “best club in the world”. Arteta’s side start their bid for a second successive English title against promoted Coventry in the opening game of the top-flight season on Friday. For the first time in 22 years, the … Read more
The A.I.-Robotics Job Only a Human Can Do
In India, some people are strapping cameras to their bodies to collect data on how humans move and train A.I.
‘The Necessary Conversation’ Puts Family Political Arguments On Full Display
[“The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.
A Prince at 26: Once-Secret Son of Belgian Royal Gains Legal Recognition
Clément Vandenkerckhove was born to Belgium’s Prince Clement before his marriage. He is now a prince himself, though he is not expected to have royal duties.