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 […]
France Announces €1 Billion Aid Package for Farmers Hit by Record Heatwaves
PARIS: France has announced more than €1 billion in emergency aid for farmers after record summer heatwaves and severe drought damaged crops, pastures and water supplies across the country. The financial package comes as the French government faces the politically sensitive task of preparing next year’s budget while attempting to control the national deficit ahead […]
Lewis Hamilton Says Ferrari Engine Is Improving but Mercedes Still Faster on Straights
MONZA: Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari’s new engine represents “an improvement”, but Mercedes still holds a significant advantage on the straights ahead of qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix. Mercedes driver George Russell set the fastest time in Friday practice, finishing 0.120 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Hamilton was fifth, 0.457 seconds off Russell’s pace, […]
Two Workers Rescued Alive From Nepal Tunnel Nine Days After Deadly Flash Floods
KATHMANDU: Two workers have been rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal nine days after deadly flash floods swept through the region, offering a rare moment of hope after a devastating natural disaster. The two men, identified as mechanical foreman Sanjay Sah and mechanical supervisor Kabir Maharjan, were pulled from the Trishuli 3A hydropower […]
Sleepmaxxing Trend: How Chasing Perfect Sleep Could Actually Make Sleep Worse
LONDON: Tracking sleep scores, taking magnesium supplements and using white-noise machines have become part of a growing wellness trend known as sleepmaxxing. But doctors warn that trying too hard to achieve perfect sleep can sometimes have the opposite effect. The term sleepmaxxing describes efforts to optimise sleep through technology, routines, supplements and other techniques. While […]
Dr Asma Mushtaq’s Body Recovered and Moved to Spantik Base Camp
SKARDU: The body of Pakistani climber Dr Asma Mushtaq has been safely brought to the Spantik Peak Base Camp by the Arandu Volunteer Rescue Team, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar said. In a post on X, Tarar said the body would soon be airlifted from Spantik Base Camp to Skardu before being transported to Lahore, subject […]
Trump $1 Coin Sparks Controversy as US Treasury Issues Presidential Coins
WASHINGTON: The US Treasury has issued new Trump $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait, marking the latest and highly unusual effort to place the Republican president’s personal image on US national institutions and currency. The coins were minted to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, celebrated in 2026. The […]
Pizza-Making Robots Face Setbacks as Automation Dreams Hit Fresh Trouble
The dream of using pizza-making robots to automate fast-food kitchens has suffered another setback after a robotics supplier abruptly shut down, leaving expensive machines sitting idle at a Seattle pizza restaurant. At Moto Pizza in Seattle, two cabinet-sized robots once handled tasks including feeding dough, adding sauce and cheese, and sprinkling pepperoni. But when their […]
Putin Issues Cryptic ‘Military Secret’ Warning Over Potential UK Strikes
BISHKEK: Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a cryptic warning when asked whether Moscow could strike military facilities in the United Kingdom in response to British weapons supplies to Ukraine. Putin answered with just four words: “That’s a secret. A military secret.” The carefully worded response stopped short of confirming or denying the possibility of […]
HHRD Fundraiser Featuring Younis Khan Raises More Than $200,000
The HHRD Fundraiser featuring Pakistani cricket legend Younis Khan was a major success, raising more than $200,000 to support a meaningful humanitarian cause. The successful HHRD Fundraiser brought together generous donors, community leaders, supporters and members of the Pakistani-American community for an evening focused on giving back and making a positive impact. The event successfully […]