Why Cruise Line Are Hiking Certain Fees
[Some major lines are increasing gratuities and deposit requirements, and charging more for certain packages. It’s all adding up.
Giorgia Meloni Has a Lot to Say: The Takeaways
The Italian prime minister is leading what will soon be the longest-lasting government in the country’s postwar history. She shows herself by turns funny and fierce in a rare interview.
Karachi leads sluggish 5G rollout
[ Rollout remains painfully slow; city tops with 257 sites but covers only quarter of target A woman looks at her mobile phone next to a 5G sign. Photo: Reuters KARACHI: Karachi, marred by a plethora of infrastructural problems, has emerged as the frontrunner in Pakistan’s early 5G deployment, hosting more operational sites than any … Read more
Return of Harry and Meghan to U.K. Renews Questions About Their Security Fears
The couple lost their publicly funded security after deciding to leave Britain in 2020, deepening their split with the royal family.
Hussey mulls role with England for Ashes series
Australia’s Mike Hussey is considering becoming England’s Test batting coach. AFP SYDNEY: Australian great Mike Hussey could face his own country in the Ashes after saying Friday he was open to joining England as their Test batting coach. Hussey has had an informal approach from England’s new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming, the duo having spent … Read more
China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security and economic issues
Security, politics, economic issues set to dominate talks as Jakarta tries to balance ties with Beijing, Washington Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi listens during a joint press conference with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi (not pictured) following their bilateral meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 18, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS China’s defence and foreign ministers met their Indonesian counterparts on Friday, with security, politics and economic issues set to … Read more
Foreign reserves edge up to $22.5b
[ KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves edged higher to $22.5 billion as of August 13, 2026, according to the latest weekly data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. The foreign reserves held by the central bank increased by $25 million, reaching $17.1 billion. However, the net foreign reserves with … Read more
Europe’s hottest town says climate change is reshaping daily life
Floridia residents compare heat to new form of lockdown as streets, piazzas deserted A man wipes the sweat off his face in the Sicilian town of Floridia where five years ago a temperature of 48.8 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature officially registered in continental Europe, was recorded, Italy, August 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Five years … Read more
Govt seeks increased OIC investment
[ A panel of the 9th session of the Islamic Conference on Women in Islamabad on Monday. — OIC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC) have agreed to strengthen economic and institutional cooperation among Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, with particular emphasis on … Read more
US says it will impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran
Treasury secretary ties economic pressure to reduced odds of large-scale military action as oil prices rise A woman walks by a mural depicting Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 13, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS United States Treasury chief Scott Bessent said the US will impose “the toughest sanctions … Read more