Iran FM announces Hormuz’s opening for all commercial vessels till ceasefire’s remaining duration
Says decision is in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon; Trump says ‘thank you’ on Truth Social The Iranian foreign minister on Friday announced the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz for the passage of all commercial ships for the remainder of the US-brokered 10-day truce between Israeli forces and Hezbollah agreed between Israel […]
As commodities reshape geopolitics, currency pecking order gets a reset – World
The war in the Middle East is the latest reminder of how commodities are reshaping the geopolitical landscape, leaving currencies from Norway, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand well placed to outperform larger rivals. These commodity currencies — so called due to their close correlation to the fortunes of their countries’ main export commodities — include […]
Aurangzeb lauds Beijing’s support for Pakistan’s IMF programme during meeting with Chinese counterpart – Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb appreciated China’s support in facilitating Pakistan’s engagements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, the finance ministry said on Friday. Aurangzeb arrived in the United States on Monday to participate in the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings 2026, taking place […]
Scientists decipher the geological history of the Grand Canyon
Research reveals when and how the Colorado River began flowing through the canyon region The Grand Canyon is seen from a view at Mather Point on the south rim of the Grand Canyon National Park in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, US June 28, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS The Grand Canyon is a marvel on the landscape of North […]
Rybakina, Gauff reach Stuttgart Open quarters
Coco Gauff marched into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open with straight-sets victory. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE GERMANY: Top two seeds Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff marched into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open with straight-sets wins on Thursday, as Mirra Andreeva set up a last-eight clash with Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek.Australian Open champion Rybakina beat Diana […]
Bushra Bibi taken to hospital, says PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar – Pakistan
Bushra Bibi, the wife of incarcerated ex-premier and PTI founder Imran Khan, has been taken to the hospital, according to party chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan. Bushra Bibi was sentenced last year to 17 years’ imprisonment in the Toshakhana-2 case along with Imran. The PTI has expressed concern over reports about her health, demanding that […]
PM Shehbaz to meet President Erdogan, attend diplomacy forum on third leg of tour today – World
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum today on the third leg of a tri-nation tour, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Friday. In a statement on X, the PMO said that the prime minister will participate in the leaders’ panel on the theme […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign agreement to extend $3bn deposit – Pakistan
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Friday signed an agreement to extend a $3 billion deposit from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD). Saudi Arabia, earlier this week, pledged an additional $3 billion in deposits for Pakistan and extended its existing $5bn facility for a further three years. “The agreement, signed between the Saudi Fund for […]
Sitting disease – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
“Walking is man’s best medicine.” — Hippocrates MORE than two millennia ago, the father of modern medicine recognised something fundamental about human health: our bodies are designed to move. Yet modern civilisation seems to have forgotten this simple truth. Today, millions of people spend most of their waking hours sitting — in cars, at desks, […]
India’s ‘Maharaja in Denims’ stakes claim in AI film race
Many filmmakers fear the existential threat of artificial intelligence, but in India the race is on to produce the first hit Bollywood feature generated by the technology. One contender is Maharaja in Denims, based on a popular 2014 novel by Khushwant Singh and set for cinematic release this summer. “There is no actor fee, there […]