Total eclipse gives scientists chance to probe Sun’s mysteries
When the Moon blots out the Sun on August 12, teams will leap into action…
Total eclipse gives scientists chance to probe Sun’s mysteries
When the Moon blots out the Sun on August 12, teams will leap into action studying its magnetic field, atmosphere A solar eclipse is observed in Neiva, Colombia, October 14, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/files Scientists plan to use a total solar eclipse that will be visible in Spain next week as a rare chance to learn…
Schools in Sindh to open five days a week
Schools will operate from Mon to Fri, teaching hours extended by one hour to compensate for additional weekly holiday The Sindh government on Wednesday approved a two-day weekend for all public and private schools across the province, with Saturday and Sunday to be observed as weekly holidays. The decision was approved by Chief Minister Syed…
Spinners, Shafique star as Pakistan down West Indies to level series
He remained unbeaten in the game with 160 in the first innings and 24 not out in the second Pakistan wrapped up an emphatic eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test on Wednesday, with Abdullah Shafique and captain Babar Azam guiding the visitors to a comfortable chase of 75 runs to level…
PTI stages nationwide protests to mark three years of Imran Khan’s imprisonment
PTI protesters hold a rally in Hyderabad on 5 August, 2026 to mark three years of Imran Khan’s detention in jail. — PHOTO VIA X Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters on Wednesday staged demonstrations across the country to mark three years since former prime minister Imran Khan’s detention, with one of the largest protests held outside Lahore’s…
Viral visual of Indian High Commission official attending JAAC rally in London is doctored
Several X users, including pro-military accounts and journalists, have been sharing an image since August 3, 2026, claiming it shows an official of the Indian High Commission in London attending a rally organised by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and that it was evidence of the Indian backing of the unrest that has gripped…
Saudi-led consortium finalizes $55b acquisition of gaming giant EA
Saudi Arabia has steadily expanded its investments in the global gaming industry as part of its Vision 2030 strategy A Saudi-led investment group on Wednesday finalised the $55 billion acquisition of American video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA), according to official statements and industry reports. The deal, which takes the publisher of major franchises such…
Meta apologises to India for restricting PM Modi’s post
Meta said the post had been blocked inadvertently because of an operational error People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023—REUTERS Meta Platforms’ Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan on Wednesday apologised to India’s information technology minister for briefly restricting a post by Prime Minister…
Pakistan team reaches base camp with body of renowned climber killed in avalanche
On July 30, an avalanche cut off contact with the 10-member international expedition led by Purja on Broad Peak Mourners in Kathmandu lit candles before the portraits of mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his companions, who were killed in an avalanche in Pakistan. Photo: AFP/file A search team has transported the bodies of renowned climber Nirmal…
India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July: officials
Residents wade through a flooded street following heavy monsoon rains in Guwahati, India on August 4, 2026. Photo: AFP/file Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed on Wednesday, with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes. While the annual monsoon brings rainfall…
Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
Tehran is seeking fees of between 5% and 7% of the price of cargoes from ships using the strait Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026—REUTERS A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a…
