5 questions that continue to linger after the FIFA World Cup – Sport
As the echoes of the stadiums fade, the tournament departs with more than memories of footballing excellence. The curtain has fallen on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the grandest and most expansive edition yet, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Spain emerged triumphant in a tense final against Argentina, etching their name on […]
US judge approves Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement of copyright lawsuit
US judge approves record US copyright settlement in AI training case, the first major US lawsuit to settle Anthropic logo, a keyboard and a robotic hand in this illustration created on June 5, 2026. REUTERS A federal judge in San Francisco on Monday signed off on artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s landmark $1.5 billion settlement of […]
PSX gains 2,000 points during intraday trade as oil eases amid US-Iran mediation efforts – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index soared 2,000 points during early trade on Tuesday. The KSE-100 index was up 2075.58 points from the previous close of 175,927.73 points by 10:24am. The development came as global oil prices softened on Tuesday, with markets weighing reports of mediation efforts between the US and Iran against an […]
Afghans search for dozens missing after devastating flood
Around 100 people unaccounted for as citizens use wooden poles, bare hands to search for missing in Parun A massive flood brought huge boulders that smashed into buildings in Afghanistan’s Parun. PHOTO: AFP Rescuers were struggling to reach residents trapped under mud and boulders in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, after a major flood smashed through […]
‘We won’t stop’: India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement vows to protest until education minister resigns – World
India’s Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement vowed on Tuesday to press ahead with their campaign until the education minister resigns, a day after at least 180 people were injured in protests in New Delhi. Thousands of protesters gathered in the heart of the Indian capital on Monday, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and wider examination reforms, […]
US technology firm proposes refinery modernisation plan for Pakistan in meeting with finance minister – Business
WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday met a delegation from Honeywell Technologies and discussed a proposed plan to modernise and expand Pakistan’s refinery sector. According to the finance ministry, Aurangzeb met with a delegation from the company comprising Vice President General Manager Barry Glickman. “During the meeting, the finance minister welcomed Honeywell’s proposed […]
SC adjourns Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha sentence suspension plea amid IHC proceedings
Shireen Mazari says supporters marked Imaan’s birthday outside apex court with a cake-cutting ceremony ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a petition seeking the suspension of sentences awarded to lawyer Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in the controversial tweets case, after hearing arguments over whether parallel proceedings before the Islamabad […]
Iran targets American military assets in Gulf, warns of more attacks as US strikes Iran for 10th consecutive day – World
Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf on Tuesday, warning Washington of “more decisive and powerful” attacks to come as the US military completed a fresh round of strikes on the country. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had attacked and stopped two “non-compliant oil tankers” attempting to transit the Strait of […]
US imposes new 50pc tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian products – World
US President Donald Trump unveiled 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of imports from Canada on Monday in response to what the US administration called its discriminatory treatment of American-made cars, alcohol and dairy goods, threatening a new front in a global trade war. In slapping import taxes on goods ranging from wine […]
ASEAN foreign ministers open Manila meeting amid global uncertainty, regional security challenges
Philippine chair urges bloc to ‘navigate our future together’ as ministers tackle Myanmar, economic resilience Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Centre on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Pasay city, Philippines. PHOTO: REUTERS Foreign ministers of the Association […]