25 countries suspend postal services to US over tariffs: UN

At least 25 countries have decided to suspend package deliveries to the United States, as concern grows over the impact of President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs, a UN body said on Tuesday. The Trump administration said late last month that it would abolish a tax exemption on small packages entering the US from August 29. The move has sparked a flurry of announcements from postal … Continue reading 25 countries suspend postal services to US over tariffs: UN

Modi’s educational records can’t be disclosed, Delhi court rules

NEW DELHI: Should the educational qualifications of Indian leaders be subject to public scrutiny? The question was answered in the negative by the Delhi High Court on Monday, which quashed the Central Information Commission’s 2016 order permitting a RTI activist to look at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s B.A. records, assuming the records exist. The court quashed the order that would have enabled the RTI activist … Continue reading Modi’s educational records can’t be disclosed, Delhi court rules

Trump says likely to visit China this year or soon after

United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that he expects to visit China this year or shortly afterwards, noting that economic ties between the two countries have improved — even as he kept the door open to steeper tariffs. Speaking to reporters as he met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Washington, Trump pointed to recent talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping: “At … Continue reading Trump says likely to visit China this year or soon after

Centre, KP seem to be on ‘same page’ on NFC tweaks

• First meeting of 11th NFC scheduled for Friday • PTI’s Muzammil Aslam says KP will seek disincentivising population, propose prosperity and forestation as criteria for resource distribution • KP minister rues imbalance in Centre’s approach to smaller provinces NATHIA GALI: For a change, the federal government led by the PML-N and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government headed by the PTI seem to be in agreement … Continue reading Centre, KP seem to be on ‘same page’ on NFC tweaks

Israeli strikes in Yemen’s capital kill two, Houthis say

Israel struck Yemen’s capital Sanaa on Sunday, killing at least two people, according to the country’s Houthi rebels, who have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel throughout the Gaza conflict. AFP images showed a large fireball lighting up the skies over the rebel-held Yemeni capital, leaving behind a column of thick, black smoke. The Houthis’ health ministry reported “two martyrs and 35 wounded” in … Continue reading Israeli strikes in Yemen’s capital kill two, Houthis say

Man Utd still winless after Fulham draw, Everton win to open new stadium

Manchester United remain without a Premier League win this season after being held 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, while a Jack Grealish-inspired Everton opened their new stadium with a 2-0 victory over Brighton. Ruben Amorim’s United were left to rue Bruno Fernandes’ wayward first-half penalty as they were pegged back at Craven Cottage. Rodrigo Muniz’s own-goal put United in front on the hour mark, but … Continue reading Man Utd still winless after Fulham draw, Everton win to open new stadium

Raducanu cruises to first US Open win since 2021 triumph

Emma Raducanu bagged her first US Open victory since her fairytale 2021 title triumph on Sunday with a straight-sets demolition of Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara. The Briton was in complete control throughout, breaking Shibahara’s serve routinely on her way to a 6-1, 6-2 drubbing on the Louis Armstrong Stadium showcourt. The win was Raducanu’s first at the US Open since she made history four years … Continue reading Raducanu cruises to first US Open win since 2021 triumph

UK leader sets out plan for ‘mass deportation’ of migrants

LONDON: Former Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage set out plans on Saturday for “mass deportation” of migrants who have crossed the English Channel on small boats if his Reform UK party forms Britain’s next government. In an interview with The Times newspaper, Farage said he would withdraw Britain from the Euro­pean Convention on Human Rights and sign deals with Afghanistan, Eritrea and other top countries of … Continue reading UK leader sets out plan for ‘mass deportation’ of migrants

Justice Minallah rues judges’ plight in missing persons cases in face of state non-cooperation

Supreme Court Justice Athar Minallah on Saturday elaborated on the difficulties judges faced regarding cases of missing persons and enforced disappearances in the face of non-cooperation by the state and lawmakers. The judge was attending a documentary screening organised by rights group Defence for Human Rights Pakistan, where he delivered remarks to attendees and noted that cases regarding missing persons and disappearances were the most … Continue reading Justice Minallah rues judges’ plight in missing persons cases in face of state non-cooperation

Man City revamp rocked by Spurs, Villa beaten at Brentford

A new-look Manchester City showed familiar frailties as Tottenham strolled to a 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, while Aston Villa slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Brentford. Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha struck for the Europa League winners just before half-time as Spurs went top of the table, making it a perfect start for Thomas Frank after two league games in charge. … Continue reading Man City revamp rocked by Spurs, Villa beaten at Brentford