Trump’s Former Lawyer Todd Blanche Confirmed as US Attorney General
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has narrowly secured Senate confirmation as the country’s new attorney general, becoming the nation’s top law enforcement official. Blanche was confirmed in a 50-49 Senate vote, ending a prolonged standoff between Senate Republicans and the Trump administration over his nomination. He had been serving as […]
Common Heart Health Problems Linked to Brain Damage and Dementia
Researchers found that conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels can contribute to changes in the brain that are associated with vascular dementia and cognitive decline. Poor blood-vessel health can restrict the supply of oxygen and nutrients reaching brain tissue, potentially causing damage over time. Smoking is among the major risk factors identified in the […]
Sweetgreen Shares Plunge 15% as Cyclospora Outbreak Hits Salad Demand
NEW YORK: Shares of salad chain Sweetgreen fell 15% in premarket trading on Friday after the company lowered its annual same-store sales forecast, citing weaker consumer demand amid growing concerns over a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States. Cyclospora infections have reached record levels in the US this year, with the current outbreak considered […]
Bangladesh Rules Out Shakib Al Hasan’s Return to Cricket
DHAKA: Bangladesh has ruled out the possibility of former star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returning to international cricket after he participated in a media event alongside ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Shakib joined the event by telephone from New Delhi on Wednesday, where Hasina addressed journalists two years after she was removed from power […]
Khushdil Shah Denies Reports of Quitting Pakistan Cricket
LAHORE: Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has rejected reports that he is considering quitting international cricket following his prolonged absence from the national team. Khushdil, who made his Pakistan debut in November 2019, has represented the country in 15 ODIs and 38 T20Is. His most recent appearance came during the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup last […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye Defence Pact May Unlock Major Economic Opportunities
ISLAMABAD: The trilateral defence pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye in Makkah is being viewed as a major security development, but its long-term impact could extend far beyond defence, potentially opening new avenues for trade, investment, energy cooperation and industrial partnerships among the three countries. The agreement comes at a time when Pakistan […]