Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
The match in New Jersey will be the first World Cup fixture that Trump has…
Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
The match in New Jersey will be the first World Cup fixture that Trump has attended US President Donald Trump is set to present the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday. Photo: AFP BEDMINSTER: US President Donald Trump will bask in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday — after already providing one…
World Cup moments: Viking row, minnows sparkle
Erling Haaland leads the “Viking Row”. Photo: AFP/File WASHINGTON: The first 48-team World Cup has provided a thrilling spectacle and a string of compelling storylines. AFP Sport picks out some of the key talking points after more than five weeks of action in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Hotshots The race for the Golden…
Bilawal promises greater constitutional rights, internet restoration in AJK
PPP chairman outlines AJK agenda, renews Truth Commission demand and urges dialogue on unrest PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses an election rally in Kotli ahead of the July 27 Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections on Sunday. SCREENGRAB Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday promised greater constitutional rights for Azad Jammu…
Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise
Boeing’s Air Force One program tops $5B, replacing presidential jets that entered service in 1990. The Boeing logo on the doors to the Boeing factory in Renton, Washington, U.S., April 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Boeing said on Sunday it remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but meeting that target…
DPM Dar meets Baloch leaders, reaffirms commitment to address Balochistan issues
Says govt committed to addressing Balochistan’s challenges and supporting its development aspirations Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar discusses Balochistan issues with National Party President Dr Abdul Malik Baloch during a meeting in Islamabad on Sunday. Photo: APP Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday reiterated that the federal government was committed to…
Urban growth fuels garbage management crisis
Smoke rises from garbage dumped near a railway station in Lahore. The city generates about 1,500 tonnes of waste daily. Photo: Online LAHORE: The rapid increase in daily waste generation has emerged as a major environmental and administrative challenge for Lahore, with experts warning that the city’s existing solid waste management system may struggle to…
Canadian FM Anita Anand to arrive in Pakistan for her maiden visit on Monday
According to Global Affairs Canada, Anita expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Canada’s Defence Minister Anita Anand speaks during an interview with Reuters on the sidelines of the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 11, 2022. REUTERS Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is set to visit Pakistan tomorrow (Monday) on her maiden visit to…
Jordan has not ordered evacuation of Aqaba airport or seaport, gov’t spokesperson says
Says airport and port are operating normally as no potential threats have been recorded Jordanian authorities have not issued any decision on Sunday to evacuate the airport or seaport in Aqaba, the government’s spokesperson told Reuters, after the US embassy in Amman said they had been evacuated due to a credible threat. المومني: لم يسجل…
PDMA warns of flooding in Punjab rivers as monsoon rains intensify
Warns of rising river levels from July 20-24, with flash floods and urban flooding expected across cities in Punjab The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Sunday warned of an increased flood risk across Punjab as a strong monsoon spell, coupled with an approaching westerly wave, was expected to affect the catchments of major rivers…
Institutional demand for CXMT’s $8.6 bln Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff
XMT’s IPO, Asia’s biggest this year, comes as AI chip stocks tumble over fears the boom has overheated CXMT logo and computer motherboard are seen in this illustration taken April 14, 2026. REUTERS Chinese chipmaker CXMT Corp’s $8.6 billion initial public offering was more than 500 times oversubscribed by institutional investors, according to a filing…
