UAE suspends all trade, financial activity with Iran ‘until further notice’
Foreign ministry rejects claims on economic ties with Iran, reaffirms commitment to dialogue and regional cooperation The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade activities, exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday, citing regional escalation that it said undermined regional and international peace and […]
US sanctions International Criminal Court’s president, official
ICC condemns US sanctions on its president and senior lawyer as a threat to rule of law The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands. Established by the 1998 Rome Statute, it serves as a court of last resort, meaning it only steps in when national courts cannot or will not act. Photo: REUTERS/file […]
Govt hikes petrol by Rs3.34, high-speed diesel by Rs5.27 for Aug 19
Newly increased fuel prices are displayed at a petrol pump in Malvan, India. PHOTO: REUTERS The federal government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.34 and Rs5.27, respectively, for August 19. A notification from the Petroleum Division said the petrol price was now fixed at Rs334.54 while HSD would cost Rs395.69 per litre. […]
US rates likely to stay higher for longer, squeezing consumers
Sticky inflation, cooling labour market leave Fed facing choice between fighting prices and risking sharper slowdown A teller counts US dollar bank notes at a money changer in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo: REUTERS/file US interest rates are likely to remain elevated for longer as stubborn inflation and signs of a weakening labour market complicate the Federal […]
NASA, ESA astronauts set for spacewalk to replace key antenna
Spacewalk to replace high-speed antenna outside International Space Station expected to last 6.5 hours Earth sets beyond the Moon’s horizon on flight day 6 of Artemis II, offering a beautiful view of our home planet from behind our natural satellite. Photo: ESA/NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Anil Menon and European Space Agency […]
Hepatitis C screening to be made mandatory nationwide: Kamal
Appeals to citizens to undergo screening, take advantage of free facilities being offered under the gov’s programme Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal pictured inaugurating Hepatitis C screening for Ministry of Health officials in Islamabad. — APP Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday announced a nationwide expansion of Hepatitis C screening […]
Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
80% of Americans think US involvement in Iran ‘will go on for an extended period of time’, according to poll US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, who saved a child off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month, Nathaniel Rai, the child saved by Williams, and Nathaniel’s family members […]
Pakistan eye strong start against England
Series-levelling win over West Indies offers confidence before Headingley challenge Pakistan will look to carry the momentum of their recent series-levelling victory over the West Indies into a demanding three-Test series against England, beginning at Headingley in Leeds on Wednesday (today). The match starts at 3pm PST, with both sides seeking consistency after difficult runs […]
Gen Z treats AI as friend, new study reveals
Usage marks shift from viewing AI as simple task-oriented tool to source for emotional support Over a quarter of Gen Z users interact with artificial intelligence (AI) as if communicating with a friend, utilising the technology for emotional support and personal matters, according to a recent global study on Tuesday. A recent global survey conducted […]
FM Dar welcomes ‘positive momentum’ in Islamabad-Moscow relations
Reiterates Pakistan’s view of solving regional issues through dialogue and diplomacy Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev met in Islamabad on August 18. Photo: MOFA Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar on Tuesday welcomed the positive momentum in […]