Geopolitics spurs data localisation
More than 30 data centres are currently operating in Pakistan. Several public sector institutions, including the State Bank and the PTA, as well as a number of private companies, have already established local data centres to provide digital infrastructure and hosting services. photo: REUTERS KARACHI: Pakistan is set to migrate public and private sector data […]
Iran says fighting ‘full-scale war’ with US – World
Iran is fighting a “full-scale war” with the United States, its president said Monday, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic including a city hosting a nuclear power plant. Iran kept up its own attacks across the region in response, with its Revolutionary Guards announcing they had hit targets in Bahrain, Jordan and […]
Geopolitics of energy arbitration
. International energy arbitration is no longer governed by contract law alone. It is increasingly shaped by geopolitics. Wars now determine far more than energy prices. They influence whether long-term supply contracts remain performable, whether arbitral proceedings can continue, and whether the awards they produce can ultimately be enforced. The Russia-Ukraine war exposed this transformation. […]
FIFA World Cup heroes Spain return home ahead of victory parade – Sport
Spain’s newly crowned FIFA World Cup champions on Monday arrived back in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country. Spain captain Rodri held the World Cup trophy aloft at the top of the stairs as he descended from the Iberia plane that flew […]
Canada eyes new avenues for trade, economic cooperation with Pakistan as FM Anand visits Islamabad – Pakistan
Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Monday expressed her country’s interest in exploring new avenues for trade and bilateral cooperation with Pakistan as she met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. Anand is on a one-day official visit to Pakistan, during which she held separate meetings with PM Shehbaz as well as Deputy PM […]
Politicking picks up ahead of July 27 AJK elections
Top political leadership set to address major public rallies in an effort to woo vacillating voters ahead of elections A picture of the ballot paper showing different election symbols of candidates—AFP The election campaign for the July 27 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections entered its decisive phase on Monday, with the country’s […]
Hamas says Khalil al-Hayya elected as group’s new chief – World
Hamas announced Monday that it had elected Khalil al-Hayya, the group’s lead negotiator in indirect ceasefire talks with Israel, as the new head of its political bureau. “The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announces the election of brother mujahid Khalil al-Hayya as head of the movement’s political bureau, succeeding the martyred leader Yahya al-Sinwar,” Hamas said […]
Spain unites in joy at second World Cup crown
Spain fans wave flags and cheer in the streets of neighbourhood where Spain’s teenage forward Lamine Yamal grew up FIFA World Cup 2026 – Final – Spain v Argentina – Fans gather in Lamine Yamal’s hometown—REUTERS Thousands danced in the streets, set off fireworks and launched red flares in Madrid as the party went on […]
Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, says Britain needs to ‘regain stability’ – World
Britain’s King Charles III on Monday appointed Andy Burnham as prime minister after outgoing Keir Starmer officially tendered his resignation, the palace said. “Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King’s offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement, adding the king had asked him to form the next […]
Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting king – World
Britain’s King Charles III on Monday appointed Andy Burnham as prime minister after outgoing Keir Starmer officially tendered his resignation, the palace said. “Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King’s offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement, adding the king had asked him to form the next […]