“In the enduring struggle between democracy and tyranny, I know where I stand and I know where the United States belongs,” Harris said, accusing Trump of cozying up to dictators. On the final, and most anticipated, night of the convention, Harris, 59, sought to redefine herself for America as she and Trump entered the final […]
According to a statement issued by the central bank, Pakistan’s reserves held by the SBP increased by 19 million to US$ 9.29 billion during the week ending on 16th August. Meanwhile, the country’s net foreign reserves held by commercial banks stood at $5.375 billion during the period. “During the week ended on 16-Aug-2024, SBP reserves […]
Tang Yuanjun, 67, swam to a Taiwan-controlled island more than 20 years ago before being granted political asylum by the United States. He was charged on Wednesday with acting as an agent for the People’s Republic of China in the United States from 2018 to 2023, the justice department said in a statement. Tang completed […]
GM confirmed the layoffs initially reported by CNBC, “As we build GM’s future, we must simplify for speed and excellence, make bold choices, and prioritize the investments that will have the greatest impact.” CNBC said the job cuts include roughly 600 jobs at GM’s tech campus near Detroit. GM, which said about half of the […]
China is battling soaring joblessness among young people, a heavily indebted property sector, and intensifying trade issues with the West. Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who is responsible for economic policy, on Friday, called for struggling companies to be “heard” and “their difficulties truly addressed”, according to the state news agency Xinhua. The unemployment rate among […]
In a joint statement, the US, Qatar and Egypt said Washington had presented a new proposal that built on points of agreement over the past week, closing gaps in a way that could allow rapid implementation of a deal. Mediators would keep working on the proposal, they said. “The path is now set for that […]
Citing an unnamed source within Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the paper claimed that the delegation’s visit aimed to ease tensions amid recent assassinations linked to Israel. According to the Israeli outlet Jerusalem Post, which cited al Jarida’s report, the delegation allegedly provided Iran with a list of ten Mossad agents believed to be operating […]
According to Politico, citing a former US official, MBS has discussed these threats to emphasize the necessity of including a clear and irreversible path to a future Palestinian state in any agreement. In one meeting, MBS referenced former Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated in 1981 by Egyptian extremists after signing a peace treaty […]
Extra security was deployed in the capital Kabul and the Taliban’s spiritual home of Kandahar ahead of the “day of victory”, with Islamic State group attacks a continued threat in the country. Taliban forces seized Kabul on August 15, 2021, after the US-backed government collapsed and its leaders fled into exile. The anniversary is marked […]
Politics cannot function without public trust,” Kishida said in a press conference on Wednesday to announce his decision not to seek re-election as the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader. “I will now focus on supporting the newly elected LDP leader as a rank-and-file member of the party,” he said. His decision to quit triggers a […]
