Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War
Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.
MPs warn against long-term energy contracts
[ Call for flexible LNG contracts as 50GW solar deployed, say govt must make sun, pipeline and grid work together ISLAMABAD: Parliamentarians and energy experts have called on the government to avoid long-term energy contracts that could trap Pakistan in costly take-or-pay obligations and contribute to circular debt, urging instead a more flexible approach to … Read more
Meta Shifts the Blame + Do Data Center Bans Work? + The Final HatGPT
Meta negotiated an unusual provision in their landmark settlement: If TikTok and YouTube also agree to penalties and changes to their products, Meta will pay more.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Promises a Breakthrough in Cosmic Exploration
NASA’s latest offering to the stars comes from a legacy of great observatories that enabled decades of discovery and unearthed new mysteries about the universe.
Saif Ali Khan says he’s ready to host a television show
Indian actor reveals he turned down past opportunities as timing, concept weren’t right Indian actor Saif Ali Khan revealed he hadn’t ruled out hosting a television show, joining fellow stars Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and now Ajay Devgn in the space. In an interview with Variety India, Khan stated, “I would love to host one. … Read more
Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls
The Taliban have banned education for millions of Afghan girls. Times journalists examined classrooms where students, teachers and parents continue to resist by defying the rules.
Dos Santos, Russell set world records
Brazil’s Alison Dos Santos celebrates after winning the 400m hurdles in a world record at the Zurich Diamond League. Photo: AFP ZURICH: Alison Dos Santos and Masai Russell each set a world record while Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis won a historic pole vault in a barmy night of track and field in Zurich on Thursday that … Read more
A day at Lord’s
LONDON: They say that in Britain, you can never rely on three things: work, women and the weather. I cannot comment on the first two, but when it comes to the weather, the saying certainly seems to hold true. When I arrived in London, I was greeted by sunshine. My Uber driver told me that … Read more
Telcos seek grid upgrades for 5G rollout
[ Company chief says ‘smart buildings’ with 5G bubble could prevent PIMS-like fire damage A woman looks at her mobile phone next to a 5G sign. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s 5G rollout is driving a massive increase in electricity demand, with telecom operators warning that power grids must be upgraded as consumption at 5G networks … Read more
Who Is Haakon, Norway’s New King?
Crown Prince Haakon, the only son of King Harald V, will become monarch, a largely ceremonial and symbolic role.