Planning minister says PDNA underway to assess full impact; cites signs of economic stability Residents wade through a flooded road, following monsoon rains and rising water levels in Qadirabad village near the Chenab River in Punjab province, Pakistan August 28, 2025. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said…
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Ishin no Kai leaders aretoutingthe progress forging a partnership after two days of negotiations. While Ishin no Kai’s participation in a coalition government has not been finalized, the talks have progressed to the point thatit appears that LDP leader Sanae Takaichi’s election to the premiership is all but assured. The…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For decades, The International Montessori School (IMS) has stood as a beacon of authentic, child-centered education in Hong Kong. Today, it embarks on its most ambitious chapter yet. IMS is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever Montessori Middle School programme, establishing…
Oct 17, 2025, 08:00 AM ET The WNBA Finals concluded last week with the crowning of a new dynasty: The Las Vegas Aces took home their third title in four years. But the undercurrent of the series — and the entire playoffs — was one of high stakes and tension. And it might intensify as…
The Los Angeles Lakers have entered their Revolve era. The iconic NBA team announced today a multiyear sponsorship with the fashion retailer and premium lifestyle brand, marking a marriage of Southern California entities. It marks the first NBA sponsorship deal for Revolve, which is wildly popular among millennial and Gen Z female consumers. Per an…
This article was first published by Pacific Forum. It is republished with permission. As Russiastrugglesto make battlefield gains, Ukrainian drones continue to inflict steady cuts,strikingoil facilities and other parts of the war machine. In response, the Kremlin has turned outward. Moscow is now sending swarms of drones across Europe to probe NATO’s defenses, hoping to…
Theo LeggettInternational Business Correspondent Getty The boss of Lamborghini said enthusiasm for electric cars was declining The boss of Lamborghini has said its customers still want “the sound and the emotion” of internal combustion engines, and the company will use them in its cars for at least the next decade. Speaking to the BBC at…
Mark Poynting and Matt McGrathBBC News Climate and Science Kevin Carter/Getty Images People head to the coast in San Diego on a hot summer’s day The waters of the north Pacific have had their warmest summer on record, according to BBC analysis of a mysterious marine heatwave that has confounded climate scientists. Sea surface temperatures…
Though the Pokémon games’ Rotom Phones haven’t really changed all that much design-wise over the past few years, each generation has introduced new functionalities that made upgrading a no-brainer. Sword / Shield’s Rotom Phone — the very first one — came with a bare-bones camera that made it easy to snap wide-angle (screen)shots out in…
Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025 in November aims to be an all-in-one marketplace for global cutting-edge technologies, with international buyers from areas including the Middle East and Global South coming to the city to shop for opportunities, according to senior InvestHK officials. Last year’s event was almost like a “study trip” for some delegations, according…
