Jaguar Land Rover to Cut 4,000 Jobs Amid Chinese Competition and US Tariffs
LONDON, September 7, 2026: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to cut around 4,000 jobs over the next two years as the luxury carmaker faces growing competition from China, US tariffs and the costly transition to electric vehicles. The job cuts will mainly affect JLR’s UK-based head office. The company employs around 43,000 people worldwide […]
Kevin Pietersen Joins England’s White-Ball Coaching Team
LONDON, September 7, 2026: England have appointed former Ashes-winning batter Kevin Pietersen to their white-ball coaching team as a specialist mentor ahead of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Pietersen, 46, will begin his new role during England’s upcoming T20 and ODI series against Sri Lanka. He will also work with the squad during this […]
Anak Krakatau Eruption Strands 270,000 Passengers in Indonesia
JAKARTA, September 7, 2026: Around 270,000 passengers have been stranded across Indonesia after the eruption of Anak Krakatau disrupted air travel, grounding more than 2,000 flights and forcing several airports to suspend operations for a second consecutive day. The volcano, located around 150 kilometres (90 miles) from Jakarta, began erupting late Friday, producing lava fountains […]
Climate Finance Pakistan: Why Billions Remain Out of Reach
Pakistan needs roughly $348 billion by 2030 to deal with its climate and development challenges, yet the country still struggles to draw down even the finance that’s already been pledged. The gap isn’t only about rich nations falling short on promises a large part of it comes down to Pakistan’s own institutions not being ready […]
US Envoy Says Israel Must Protect West Bank Palestinians After Settler Violence Surge
The US ambassador to Israel said Saturday that the Israeli government bears direct responsibility for the safety of Palestinians living in the West Bank, following a sharp rise in attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinian communities. Ambassador Mike Huckabee made the comments while visiting the town of Turmus Ayya, where several residents say they’ve been […]
Pakistan Down Chinese Taipei in Junior Asia Cup Hockey
Pakistan’s junior men’s hockey team beat Chinese Taipei at the AHF Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 in Moqi, China, keeping their campaign unbeaten so far. The win follows a hard-fought 4-2 victory over hosts China earlier in the tournament and adds to a promising start for the young Green Shirts. Background: A Tournament That Matters […]
Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport, Killing Five
MIAMI, September 7, 2026: At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking several vehicles and catching fire. The Boeing 767-300, operating as Prime Air Flight 7598, overran the airport’s diagonal runway shortly […]
WMO Warns Wildfires and Heatwaves Threaten Global Air Quality
GENEVA: Rising wildfires and heatwaves are threatening global efforts to improve air quality and protect human health, as toxic microscopic pollutants from fires increasingly contaminate the atmosphere, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned Monday. The United Nations weather and climate agency highlighted the growing connection between air pollution and climate change, saying rising temperatures are […]
Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon Kill 11, Including Two Children and Two Medics
BEIRUT, September 7, 2026: At least 11 people, including two children and two medics, were killed in Israeli strikes on the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Rumman, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported on Monday. The strikes came amid renewed Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon despite a June ceasefire intended to halt fighting […]