New assessment says rapidly warming region faces higher health, economic and environmental threats KARACHI: Karachi has been listed among nine densely built megacities across Asia and the Pacific that are projected to become “substantially hotter” in the coming years, according to a new report released by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and…
Matías Zibell GarcíaBusiness reporter, Añelo, Argentina Matías Zibell García The Argentine town of Añelo has a bull statue that symbolises the region’s economic potential Mechanic Fabio Javier Jiménez found himself in the right place at the right time. When his father moved their family-owned tyre repair shop to the rural Argentine town of Añelo, it…
Archie MitchellBusiness reporter Getty Images The chancellor has announced her Budget which includes a freeze to income taxthresholds, a rise in minimum wages and a so-called milkshake tax. Here are nine ways Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget might affect you if you are 25 or under. Minimum wage workers will benefit Minimum wages will go up…
Suicide attack the gate of a Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar on Monday PESHAWAR: Video footage of the attack on the Federal Constabulary (FC) Headquarters in Peshawar has surfaced, clearly showing the movements and sequence of actions carried out by the assailants. According to sources, the footage has been obtained from multiple CCTV cameras installed…
. ISLAMABAD: The FIA has announced that it has discontinued the issuance of manually signed attendance notices to prevent the circulation of fake or forged documents and to enhance transparency in official communication. All notices issued under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) will now be generated only through the agency’s electronic…
A file photo of Islamabad International Airport. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has rejected reports that a near-disaster at Islamabad International Airport was averted, clarifying that a recent incident involving a foreign airline flight was nothing more than a routine aviation procedure, carried out according to global safety standards. The clarification comes…
Members say tracks like ‘Something’s in the Water’ expose emotions they once kept hidden Riize. Photo: Instagram LOS ANGELES: For the Korean boy band Riize, recording their second studio album ‘Fame’ offered an opportunity to step into a new musical persona, as the group sought to show a different side of themselves that had not…
AI shopping. Photo: supersmart NEW YORK: The holiday season has long been a battleground for retailers seeking to capture shoppers’ attention, whether in New York, London, or elsewhere. This year, however, companies are not just chasing human eyesthey are targeting artificial intelligence to reach consumers. Globally, online sales during festive periods are expected to exceed…
The 53rd International Emmy Awards unfolded in New York with the United Kingdom dominating the global honours, while Spain, Brazil and Turkiye also secured major wins and two documentaries on Gaza earned landmark recognition in the non-fiction categories. The ceremony, hosted by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, brought together television creators from 26 countries for…
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