Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy
[Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.
UN’s Guterres seriously concerned by US sanctions on ICC
Rubio says that the ICC is claiming jurisdiction over countries that are not members of the court United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a press conference following a meeting with Cyprus President and Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman at a UN compound in the Nicosia airport area. — Reuters … Read more
Dananeer Mobeen takes fans along on her 12,000-foot Rakaposhi adventure
Actor shares stunning glimpses of her high-altitude trek to Rakaposhi and Diran Base Camps with friends and family Actor Dananeer Mobeen has given fans a glimpse of her latest mountain adventure, sharing pictures and videos from her trip to Rakaposhi Base Camp and Diran Base Camp. Through a series of Instagram posts and Stories, Mobeen … Read more
Viral video of girl hitting sixes in men’s tape ball match is doctored
Batter on the crease is replaced by a girl in the visuals circulating online from the original Aug 2 clip Multiple users, a majority of whom appear to be cricket fans based on their past posts, have been sharing a video across social media platforms since August 18, 2026, claiming it shows a girl hitting … Read more
‘$10b US facility not a loan’
IMPROVED TIES: Pakistan-US relations have warmed in recent months, and the request for a $10 billion backup facility is seen in the context of enhanced diplomatic relations. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that an under-discussion $10 billion facility by the United States would not be a loan but would be used … Read more
Trump, Who Has Amassed Enormous Wealth in Crypto, Hosts Industry Leaders
[President Trump called on Congress to pass a major cryptocurrency bill that would tilt regulation in the industry’s favor.
Columnist Ross Barkan Apologizes Amid Plagiarism Scandal
[Mr. Barkan, who has written for New York magazine and The New York Times, said he had “never intended to crib from anyone’s work.”
Trump vs. the International Criminal Court
The U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile.
Amitabh Bachchan recalls early career struggles and criticism on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’
Veteran actor remembers being told he was inexperienced and too tall before gradually finding his footing in Bollywood Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has opened up about the struggles he faced at the beginning of his acting career, recalling how he was repeatedly criticised for being inexperienced and too tall for the roles he sought. In … Read more
England take control after rain-hit first day at Headingley
England’s Ollie Robinson celebrates taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Ali Usman on the opening day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley on August 19, 2026. Photo: AFP England seized the initiative on a rain-disrupted opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday, reaching 112 for two at … Read more