ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 — The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan has extended warm Independence Day greetings to the people of Pakistan, praising the country’s achievements over the past 78 years. In its message, the embassy highlighted Pakistan’s progress in multiple fields, its strengthened role in the international community, and its contributions to space exploration. “Despite…
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 — Pakistan on Thursday celebrated its 79th Independence Day with nationwide ceremonies marked by patriotic fervor and official events. The day commenced with special prayers at mosques for the country’s security, unity, and prosperity. In the federal capital, a 31-gun salute was fired, while provincial capitals marked the occasion with 21-gun salutes…
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 — Rising interest rates, persistent supply chain disruptions, and uncertainty over U.S. tariff policies are intensifying challenges for businesses across the country. The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate steady between 4.25% and 4.50% for the seventh consecutive month in July. However, financial pressure on corporations has continued to mount,…
Brasília — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that his country’s response to U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump is aimed at “creating new things” out of the economic crisis triggered by the trade measures. Lula described the tariffs as a challenge for Brazil’s economy but stressed that the situation…
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Representing red, white and blue and now gold too. “It’s been a big accomplishment because we are here doing World’s, like it’s been a whole journey,” says athlete Lacie Nielsen. The 58 member squad of the Stepper-ettes International Team is proudly celebrating their brand new title, taking home two golds for…
MOSCOW/KYIV — Russia on Wednesday claimed to have seized control of two villages near Dobropillia, a former coal mining town in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, in what could mark the most significant territorial gain in the area since the start of its full-scale invasion in 2022. The Russian Defence Ministry did not name the villages…
WASHINGTON/ANCHORAGE — U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday for high-stakes talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, with reports suggesting that Washington is preparing significant economic incentives for Moscow. According to the UK’s The Telegraph, Trump’s proposal could grant Russia access to Alaska’s natural…
Watch: “Australia will recognise the state of Palestine” says PM Anthony Albanese Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said. Albanese said Australia received commitments from the Palestinian Authority (PA) including to demilitarise, hold general…
