Rubio, Wang discuss cooperation ahead of Xi US visit
. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens during a press conference on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Pasay, Philippines on July 22, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS MANILA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discussed on Wednesday a visit to the US […]
US treasury secretary welcomes Pakistan’s economic reforms, return to capital markets – World
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb a day earlier and welcomed Pakistan’s progress in implementing economic reforms and laying the groundwork for a return to international capital markets, the Treasury said in a statement on Wednesday. According to a statement, Bessent emphasised the “importance of Pakistan’s work to continue its reforms, […]
Govt increases petrol price by Rs6.39, diesel by Rs7.83 per litre – Pakistan
The government on Wednesday increased the price of petrol by Rs6.39 and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7.83 per litre to pass on the impact of fluctuating global prices following renewed regional hostilities in the Persian Gulf. Following the changes, the price of petrol stands at Rs327.12 per litre and that of HSD at […]
AMD to sell Anthropic tens of billions in AI servers, invest up to $5bn in startup – Tech
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will sell Anthropic tens of billions of dollars’ worth of AI servers and invest as much as $5bn in the Claude maker, in a deal that would strengthen its foothold in a market dominated by rival Nvidia. The announcement on Wednesday marks the latest so-called circular deal in the AI industry, […]
Food, fury and supporters near and far keep India protest alive – World
A steady stream of food delivery riders carrying meals, snacks and bottled water is helping sustain a youth-led protest movement that has sprung up in the heart of India’s capital. Motorcycles weave through traffic before pulling up beside clusters of volunteers, ferrying donations from supporters across India and abroad unable to join a rare display […]
Iran’s Gulf islands: targets in latest fight over Hormuz – World
A US missile struck the Iranian island of Larak on Wednesday, the Tasnim news agency reported, in the latest attack to target the Islamic republic’s islands in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The islands have been hit multiple times as the two sides fight over the strategic waterway, which Iran has sealed following the […]
Louvre heist gallery reopens to public, but with nothing to steal
PARIS: The glittering, vaulted gallery targeted by thieves at the Louvre last October reopened to the public on Wednesday, becoming a novel attraction for tourists even though its priceless exhibits have been removed. The Apollo Gallery, one of the most lavishly decorated rooms of the world’s most visited museum, was previously known for displaying the […]
Petrol pump owners defer strike call after talks with petroleum minister – Pakistan
The All Pakistan Petroleum Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) has deferred its nationwide strike call for two weeks after negotiations with the petroleum minister. A day earlier, the association announced a nationwide strike from Wednesday night after negotiations with the government over daily petroleum pricing failed. More to follow Source Link
Hitler’s Austrian birthplace transformed into police station – World
Austria opened a new police station in Adolf Hitler’s former house on Wednesday, in the hope of deterring today’s ascendant far-right extremists from making the pilgrimage to the Nazi dictator’s birthplace. In a ceremony to mark the opening, Johannes Waidbacher, mayor of the small town of Braunau-am-Inn, said he hoped the transformation would show that […]
International Criminal Court’s members to vote on firing prosecutor Khan over alleged misconduct – World
Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will vote on Friday on whether to fire chief prosecutor Karim Khan for alleged sexual misconduct in a case that has damaged the tribunal’s credibility at a time when the US has ramped up its attacks on the court. Khan, 56, denies any wrongdoing. The vote on […]