PTI Raises Alarm Over Imran Khan’s Health, Says Reports Cause Nationwide Anxiety

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has expressed serious concern over what it described as “alarming reports” about Imran Khan’s health, saying the reports have triggered anxiety and uncertainty across the country. The party said the health-related reports concerning its founder and former prime minister have caused growing concern among his supporters and the wider public. PTI […]

Global Natural Disaster Losses Hit $100 Billion in First Half of 2026: Swiss Re

Economic losses caused by natural disasters worldwide reached an estimated $100 billion in the first six months of 2026, according to reinsurance giant Swiss Re, although the figure was significantly lower than the losses recorded during the same period last year. Swiss Re said the estimated losses were down from approximately $152 billion in the […]

Why Eating Earlier Could Be Better for Your Health, Scientists Say

For generations, people have been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But emerging research suggests that when you eat may be almost as important as what you eat. In Spain, meal schedules offer an interesting contrast to eating habits in countries such as the UK and United States. Lunch is […]

Trump Orders Review of Childhood Vaccines, Calls for Changes to MMR Shots

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for changes to the country’s childhood vaccination recommendations, including reducing the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children and separating the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into individual shots. Trump defended the move by arguing that children in previous generations received fewer vaccines and […]

Cristiano Ronaldo Opens Up About Son Cristiano Jr.’s Football Development

Cristiano Ronaldo has offered a candid insight into the development of his eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., discussing the teenager’s physical growth, personality and the determination required to succeed at the highest level of professional football. Speaking during a Netflix Sports training session, the 41-year-old Portuguese superstar reflected on how his son compares with his […]

Google Teases Pixel Watch 5 Ahead of August 12 Hardware Event

Google has officially begun teasing the Pixel Watch 5 ahead of its upcoming hardware event on August 12, giving fans a glimpse of the company’s next-generation smartwatch. In a promotional video, Google keeps much of the Pixel Watch 5 hidden in darkness, revealing its familiar circular design. The teaser highlights features such as sleep and […]

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Deal With Oman Nears Final Stage

CAIRO: Iran has said an agreement with Oman to establish new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz is nearing completion, but Tehran insists the strategic waterway will not reopen until the United States fulfils additional conditions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Sunday that discussions over the proposed shipping arrangements had reached the “final […]

Afghanistan’s Gold Rush Comes at a Heavy Environmental Cost

BADAKHSHAN: A growing gold-mining boom in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province is transforming remote mountain communities, but residents say the rapid expansion of mining is destroying farmland, polluting water sources and damaging the environment. Dozens of excavators now operate around the clock in the Shiwa area, roughly 50 kilometres northeast of provincial capital Faizabad. Thousands of […]

Cyclospora Outbreak Keeps Shoppers Wary of Lettuce Despite Health Officials’ Clearance

MICHIGAN: Health officials in Michigan have cleared consumers to resume buying lettuce after a major cyclospora outbreak, but concerns over food safety continue to affect shoppers, grocery stores and restaurants across the United States. The outbreak, which has spread across 15 states, has had its biggest impact in Michigan. A US Food and Drug Administration […]

Canadian Dollar Climbs to Eight-Week High After Strong Jobs Report

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose sharply against the US dollar on Friday, reaching its strongest level in eight weeks, after a surprisingly strong employment report boosted confidence in Canada’s economic outlook. The loonie gained 0.6% to C$1.3935 per US dollar, or 71.76 US cents, its highest intraday level since June 11. The currency was also […]