ISLAMABAD: When the Afghan Taliban returned to power in August 2021, Pakistan emerged as its biggest backer as it advocated deeper engagement with the new Kabul rulers and worked tirelessly to seek its international legitimacy. Pakistan’s efforts stemmed from the fact that it enjoyed close and historic ties with the group and was confident that…
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter Getty Images Wage growth in the UK cooled slightly over the summer, as unemployment ticked up marginally. Average wage growth was 4.7% in the three months to August, down from 4.8% over the three months to July, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The national unemployment rate…
ISLAMABAD: The Taliban regime should not allow its land to be used for terrorism against other countries and it should focus on formation of an inclusive and truly representative government, instead of engaging in baseless propaganda, the Foreign Office spokesperson said on Monday. In a statement, he said, “We have noted the recent statements made…
Sarah BarshopOct 13, 2025, 12:33 PM ET Close Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for Sports Illustrated. BALTIMORE…
Marc Maron ended his podcast Monday after 16 years with special guest Barack Obama. This was the second appearance of the former president on WTF With Marc Maron, following his visit to Maron’s Los Angeles garage studio about 10 tens ago while he was still in office. For Monday’s interview, Maron traveled to Washington D.C….
When Indonesia’s first high-speed rail line, the Jakarta–Bandung Whoosh, was inaugurated in October 2023, it was hailed as a triumph of progress and modern engineering. President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) proudly rode the train alongside Chinese officials, marking Indonesia’s arrival in the club of nations with high-speed rail. Yet one year later, the celebration has faded…
The US and China started charging new port fees on each other’s ships on Tuesday, as trade tensions between the world’s two biggest economies increase. China says its levies aim to safeguard the country’s shipping industry from “discriminatory” measures and apply to US-owned, operated, built, or flagged vessels but not Chinese-built ships. It comes in…
FAISALABAD: On what would have been the 77th birth anniversary of the legendary Qawwal Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, his ancestral Haveli in Faisalabad stands as a haunting reminder of official neglect. Once echoing with the soul-stirring melodies of “Saray Gama Pa Da Nesa ,” the premises are now filled with the braying of donkeys tethered…
Orlando Bloom‘s boxing feature is set to enter the ring with its streaming debut. Director Sean Ellis’s movie The Cut is set for its post-theatrical launch via Paramount+ on Nov. 1, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned. Republic Pictures gave the film a limited theatrical release last month following its premiere at the Toronto International…
BBC Kelly Pardy’s eight-week nature prescription included snorkelling and rock-pooling Kelly Pardy was born with juvenile macular degeneration – a visual impairment that affects her central vision. The impact of the condition became particularly challenging when she became unemployed for a period of time. However, a referral to a “blue” social prescribing scheme in 2023…
