Zambia’s Democratic Facade Fractures in Post-Election Crackdown
While the government says it is preventing an insurrection, activists and international observers have raised fears about arbitrary arrests and electoral fraud.
Sheikh Waqas warns PTI will pursue contempt case over Imran’s hospital shift
Rejects security concerns cited by govt, Chaudhry says security agencies changed Imran’s hospital at the last moment PTI Central Secretary of Information Sheikh Waqas Akram. Photo: Express The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Friday termed the government’s decision to shift party founder Imran Khan to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), instead of Shifa International … Read more
No decision yet on Bangladesh PM’s visit to India, Dhaka says
Bangladesh and India have held weeks of talks on Rahman’s first visit since taking office in February Newly elected president of Bangladesh, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, shakes hands with Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, after the oath-taking ceremony, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 21, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain Bangladesh has not made a decision yet … Read more
Food crisis fears rise as speculation stokes market jitters
[ Geopolitical tensions, weather shocks and energy costs threaten food inflation as financial capital amplifies fears Global food markets are facing a fresh bout of uncertainty as geopolitical tensions, weather disruptions and rising energy and fertiliser costs threaten to push food inflation higher, while financial markets appear to be positioning for a potential supply shock. … Read more
Turkish defence firm readies autonomous underwater vehicle, attack craft prototype
Turkish firm begins mass production of Neta autonomous underwater vehicle, with new systems planned for mine hunting STM, Türkiye’s leading naval engineering company, continues sea trials of its Unmanned Autonomous Underwater Vehicle “STM NETA”. Just six months after its unveiling, STM NETA began sea trials and will primarily be used by the Turkish Navy for … Read more
Machel Montano, Soca Sovereign, Takes Over Brooklyn Public Library
The career retrospective for Machel Montano, a first for a Caribbean artist, highlights his ties to New York City.
Mark Zuckerberg Buys an Irish Castle
[One of the 21st century’s most prominent landowners has added a nearly 200-year-old estate to his holdings. Archival information says it can take “a brisk walk of 4½ minutes to reach the dining room from the kitchen.”
‘Nimrods’ vs. ‘Idiots’: Can You Tell These Movies Apart?
Both R-rated comedies star Mason Thames and feature drug-fueled escapades. But the competition wasn’t intentional. Here’s what happened.
China’s solar boom hurt birds, says study
A study of 2,300 Chinese counties found pro-solar policies reduced bird diversity as land was cleared Choosing solar locations in China is not based on sunny locations and available land, but rather on government “Five-Year Plans” to promote economic development in certain regions. PHOTO:PEXELS The global push for solar energy expansion could carry hidden biodiversity … Read more
Govt hikes petrol by Rs3.81, HSD by Rs3.59 till August 24
[ Petrol price increased to Rs341.59, diesel to Rs368.29 per litre for the next three days People wait their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, in Karachi, Pakistan June 2, 2022. Picture taken June 2, 2022. — REUTERS The federal government on Friday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by … Read more