Australia demolish Bangladesh in two days
Mitchell Starc claimed his 10th wicket of the match. Photo: AFP AUSTRALIA: An irrepressible Mitchell…
Australia demolish Bangladesh in two days
Mitchell Starc claimed his 10th wicket of the match. Photo: AFP AUSTRALIA: An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to ensure a commanding innings and 51-run second Test victory for Australia inside two days on Sunday. The visitors headed into the Mackay showdown…
Chinese teenagers flock to tech frontline to touch the future amid AI study-tour boom
Students leave textbooks behind, visiting tech firms and labs for hands-on AI experience and a glimpse of the future A volunteer (2nd L) instructs a child how to assemble a robot in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, July 24, 2026. PHOTO: XINHUA On a summer day, cheers erupted as clusters of children watched robots race…
First Lady Aseefa urges Punjab govt to ensure thorough probe into Hina Javed murder
Expresses concern over the rise in such incidents, hopes that ‘effective measures’ will be taken to protect women First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Sunday urged the Punjab government to ensure a thorough inquiry and proper investigation into the murder of Hina Javed, calling for those responsible to be brought to justice. Hina was allegedly…
Tarbela cost jumps 282% to Rs316b
ISLAMABAD: The government has approved 16 projects costing Rs1.15 trillion, including the politically controversial Lahore-Bahawalnagar motorway and a 282% upward revision in the Tarbela fifth extension scheme that is facing serious setbacks. The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), headed by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, approved these schemes – some of which…
Hull humiliate United in Premier League opener
Semi Ajayi of Hull City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Hull City and Manchester United. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 2-0 defeat at promoted Hull on Saturday in a dismal start to their Premier League campaign. Michael Carrick’s side were rocked by first…
Austrian Mountain Town Finds Niche In AI Boom
AT&S shares surged over 450% this year as AI demand boosts its crucial chip substrates Employees walk at the AT&S production facilities in Leoben, Styria, Austria. PHOTO: AFP Nestled in the wooded hills of Austria’s Styria region, the town of Leoben oozes tradition with its pastel-coloured buildings and quaint central square boasting a 13th-century church….
Food, machinery imports fuel 26% deficit spike
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by 26% in the first month of the current fiscal year – 2026-27, mainly due to a 19% increase in imports. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, imports of various goods, including food items, vehicles, transport equipment and machinery, recorded significant growth. Food imports in July…
South Asian Games dates finalized
Pakistani athletes take part in the closing ceremony of the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) in Kathmandu on December 10, 2019. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host the 14th South Asian Games from April 3-11 next year, with Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar selected as host cities. The decision was taken at the Executive Committee meeting…
Real Madrid snatch late win at Espanyol
Bellingham scored before Carlos Espi’s late winner gave Mourinho a 2-1 victory over Espanyol Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in Los Blancos’ opening fixture of the season. Photo: AFP SPAIN: Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday, with substitute Carlos…
US hits Canadian goods with 50% tariffs
Ottawa suspends negotiations, vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation as USMCA renewal clouds WASHINGTON/OTTAWA: The US imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods on Saturday after the two longstanding allies failed to reach a trade deal, with each side accusing the other of derailing days of talks. The tariffs that came into effect just after midnight (0400 GMT)…
