Swiss vote, likened to Brexit, raised fears over ending free labour movement with the EU partner A sign stands in a field between Eichenwies and Eichberg, on the day of the vote on a plan backed by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP) to limit population growth to 10 million inhabitants, Switzerland, June 14, 2026….
LONDON: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu on Saturday described WataruEndo as “hurt” and apologised after torpedoing the captain’s World Cup dreams on the eve of the tournament. The Liverpool midfielder abruptly announced on Thursday that his international career was over, having failed to recover from injury ahead of Japan’s opening match of the tournament against the Netherlands in Dallas on Sunday….
Despite hopes of a US-Iran deal, Tehran says any agreement must include a Lebanon ceasefire in deal The remains of buildings in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, in northern Israel, June 10, 2026. REUTERS Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday for the second time in a week…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has abolished the 18% sales tax on the shipping industry in the 2026-27 budget, a move hailed by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry as a major boost for maritime and logistics sectors. Chaudhry said the removal of the tax met a longstanding demand from industry stakeholders and…
NEW YORK: Kylian Mbappe heads into France’s World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday with questions swirling around him after a season that has left the country’s biggest football star under immense pressure. The France captain drew a blank in warm-up games against Ivory Coast and Northern Ireland and ended the season at Real Madrid…
England captain Harry Kane arrives with the squad in Kansas City. Photo: AFP KANSAS CITY: Harry Kane said England had enjoyed “great preparation” ahead of their World Cup campaign as the squad touched down in Kansas City — their base camp for the tournament. Thomas Tuchel’s men arrived in the Midwest on Saturday following a camp in…
KARACHI: Despite witnessing sharp swings throughout the week and briefly slipping below the key 170,000-point level, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained 1.13% week-on-week to close at 172,400 points. It staged a strong recovery on Friday, adding 1.6% in a single session after reports that planned US strikes on Iran had been called off, boosting…
LONDON: Portugal’s World Cup squad will wear commemorative wristbands in tribute to late former teammate Diogo Jota, midfielder Vitinha said on Saturday, as they prepare to open their Group K campaign against DR Congo next week. The wristbands, a gift from Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, carry the names of all squad members alongside that of former Portugal forward Jota,…
Some fans set off fireworks, fired smoke grenades after spilling out of packed bars, outdoor venues A World Cup bus was set alight and a teenager suffered a gunshot wound during chaotic scenes in Midtown Manhattan as thousands of basketball fans poured into the streets late on Saturday to celebrate the New York Knicks’ historic win…
Businesses say they lack incentives to boost industrial growth, agriculture, employment KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has expressed concern over several key aspects of the federal budget 2026-27, stating that the budget falls short of delivering the bold and transformative measures required to accelerate industrial growth, enhance exports, revive agriculture, and generate employment opportunities….