Millions of people in Iceland and Spain set for ‘event of the century’ eclipse – World
Millions of people gathered in Iceland and northern Spain to witness Europe’s first total solar eclipse in 27 years on Wednesday, with Spanish officials warning people to avoid areas where a heatwave has raised the risk of wildfires. Authorities were expecting up to 6 million visitors in mostly rural areas within the eclipse’s path across […]
What makes earthquakes so deadly? – World
At least 250 people were killed by an earthquake in Colombia this week, while Venezuela’s recent twin quakes killed over 6,000. As Colombia reels from one of the strongest earthquakes in its recorded history that killed at least 250, just weeks after more than 6,000 deaths in twin quakes in neighbouring Venezuela, many turned to […]
Anti-Muslim hate targeting Michigan Senate nominee El-Sayed surged after primary win: Study
Centre for the Study of Organised Hate finds posts naming El-Sayed averaged 3,099 a day between Aug 4-10 Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan. — REUTERS Anti-Muslim hate speech targeting Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed surged twentyfold following his Aug 4 win in the Democratic primary, […]
18 terrorists killed during operations by security forces in Balochistan’s Surab district: ISPR – Pakistan
At least 18 terrorists were killed in Balochistan’s Surab district during operations by security forces, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said eight terrorists were killed when an “under preparation” vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonated. “An under preparation Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) detonated while being prepared by […]
After death of 3 Pakistani sailors, FO says Islamabad will implement maritime coalition ‘in full earnest’ – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday that Pakistan, as a signatory to the recently announced multinational maritime defence coalition, would implement its commitments “in full earnest”. The statement comes following the deaths of three Pakistani sailors in Houthi strikes on a Saudi cargo ship on Tuesday. Last month, Riyadh unveiled plans for a multinational […]
‘Once in a lifetime’: Iceland experiences full solar eclipse, Spain up next
Iceland fell into darkness as millions gathered for Western Europe’s first total solar eclipse in 27 years The moon completely covers the sun during a total solar eclipse as seen from the Javalambre Astrophysical Observatory in Arcos de las Salinas, near Teruel, Spain, August 12, 2026. Photo: Reuters The skies above Iceland fell into total […]
After death of 3 Pakistani sailors, FO says Pakistan will implement maritime coalition ‘in full earnest’ – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday that Pakistan would implement the multinational maritime defence coalition “in full earnest”, after the deaths of three Pakistani sailors in strikes by Houthi rebels on a Saudi cargo ship on Tuesday. Last month, Saudi Arabia unveiled plans for a defence coalition to protect shipping and energy supply routes […]
PM takes notice of future after ordering it cancelled – Pakistan
I have spent the better part of two decades trying to persuade Pakistan’s institutions to think in decades rather than in news cycles. I built the Pakistan State of Future Index (PK-SOFI) to measure where the country stood against its own long-range indicators. I have sat in rooms with the National Intelligence Council, the OECD, […]
Govt decreases petrol price by 94 paisas, hikes HSD by 54 paisas for August 13
Latest revision takes petrol to Rs324.98 per litre and HSD to Rs382.79 under the new pricing system A picture showing a petrol pump. — FILE PHOTO The federal government on Wednesday decreased the price of petrol by 94 paisas while hiking the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by 54 paisas per litre for August 13. According to a notification […]
Pakistan ‘still far’ from becoming a social welfare state: PM Shehbaz – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Pakistan was “still far” from becoming a social welfare state, which he said was the original purpose of the country’s formation. The premier was speaking at an event in Islamabad to mark International Youth Day 2026, observed on August 12. He also inaugurated several initiatives for the […]