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Islamabad Talks 2.0
The Islamabad Talks 1.0, seemingly unavailing, actually redefined a lot of things. What was happening behind stage was in fact more defining than what was happening at the stage. Saudi Arabia declaring the arrival of military support from Pakistan; Aramco finalising a $10 billion oil refinery in Gwadar while partnering with PSO, OGDCL, PPL & GHPL; and Pakistan sending its first export container to Uzbekistan via Iran, were all unprecedented shockers. One should understand that all this did...
Pakistan's mediatory role, an act of self-preservation
In recent weeks, Islamabad has moved to the centre of efforts to de-escalate the US-Iran war, relaying messages, hosting talks and presenting itself as a credible venue for negotiations just as the region edged toward wider catastrophe. Pakistan's role has been reinforced by the current government close ties with President Trump, and by support from other vital partners such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt and China, all of which have helped elevate Islamabad's profile as a go-between....
In the age of AI, it is art history
This is a confession, acknowledgment and letter of appreciation to my earliest inspirations: the historian, Will and Ariel Durant of The Story of Civilization; the detective, Sherlock Holmes from the TV series; and Firdawsi, the poet of Shahnameh who conveniently revised the Persian epic, adding the verses of remorse after Mehmud Ghaznavi denied him gold. These figures may seem to belong to different worlds. Yet, each interprets the past and seeks existential truths from unique perspectives. As...
10 up-and-coming independent London designers to have on your radar
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Altman attack suspect referenced Luigi Mangione as copycat fears grow
A Texas man accused of firebombing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home referenced alleged killer Luigi Mangione in online messages months before the attack, as authorities warn of a potential copycat trend.Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, suggested "Luigi’ing some tech CEOs" in an online exchange with producers of "The Last Invention" podcast, according to The Wall Street Journal, which reviewed screenshots of messages with the podcast producers. Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Bria...
SNP manifesto pledge to cap food prices ‘undeliverable’, says UK Government
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PepsiCo Beats on Salty Snacks Rebound, Beverage Innovation
Bloomberg Intelligence's Kenneth Shea discusses PepsiCo's strong earnings performance, highlighting a rebound in salty snack sales and successful innovation in the beverage segment. He speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
inwi, Youth Ministry Launch Gaming Startup Challenge with $10,000 Prize
Marrakech – inwi, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication (MJCC), and Morocco Gaming Industry (MGI) have launched the Gaming Startup Challenge, a competition designed to move beyond idea-stage contests and into industrial incubation. The initiative builds on what organizers describe as the growing maturity of Morocco’s national gaming industry ecosystem. The challenge’s core objective is concrete. Selected startups must deliver a Proof of Concept (POC) that can be directly integra...
Watch live: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll testifies before House on 2027 budget
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will testify before a House Appropriations Committee panel on Thursday morning over President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request, which seeks 1.5 trillion in funding for the Pentagon. Driscoll’s appearance on Capitol Hill also comes as tensions brew between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Despite the pressure, the Army secretary…
OCP Completes $1.5 Billion Hybrid Bond Issuance on International Markets
Rabat – The OCP Group, Morocco’s giant fertilizer group, has conducted its hybrid bond issuance on global capital markets for a total amount of $1.5 billion. Financial Afrik reported on Wednesday that the Moroccan group has launched Africa’s first hybrid corporate bond issuance in dollars. After engaging in a “series of calls “ with institutional investors. “BNP Paribas, Citi, and J.P. Morgan has been appointed as bookrunners. The operation will involve perpetual subordinated bonds with fl...
You'll need eyes of a hawk to spot sneaky lizard hiding in leaves in 10 seconds
You'll need eyes of a hawk to spot sneaky lizard hiding in leaves in 10 secondsOnly those with sharp vision will be able to spot the lizard hiding among the fallen leaves - and you'll need to do it in just 10 seconds to consider yourself the best of the bestCommentsNewsZahna Eklund Senior Social News Reporter14:54, 16 Apr 2026Updated 14:56, 16 Apr 2026View ImageYou'll need sharp eyesight in order to spot the lizard (stock photo)(Image: Getty)Making sure your brain is fit and healt...
The coolest pieces to buy at V&A East
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'My situation does not feel safe': What it’s like for renters at the sharp end of London’s housing crisis
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Watch live: Vought testifies before Senate on White House’s 2027 budget request
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought will testify before the Senate Budget Committee on Thursday morning on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 White House budget request. The request calls for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — roughly 42 percent higher than 2026 — and proposes cutting non-defense spending by $73 billion. The funding cuts, according to the memo, impact “woke,…
Pope says ‘world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants’ amid feud with Trump’s White House
Pontiff denounces world leaders that invoke religion to justify US-Israel war on Iran, after US bishops offer him supportSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPope Leo XIV has said that the world is being “ravaged by a handful of tyrants” who spend billions on war, in comments that will be seen as another sharp escalation in his almost week-long feud with the White House over the US-Israel war on Iran.The first American-born pontiff did not mention Donald T...
Woke NYC mayor's wife sniffs at 'tabloid' for unearthing her n-word and homophobic posts as she offers VERY weak apology
Woke NYC mayor's wife sniffs at 'tabloid' for unearthing her n-word and homophobic posts as she offers VERY weak apologyBy JACK TOLEDO Published: 14:53, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 14:53, 16 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Gold is rising slowly: Should you expect a big move soon?
Gold is rising slowly Should you expect a big move soon
Charli xcx’s New Album Is a ‘Rock Reinvention’: ‘There’s Gonna Be People Who Are Bothered by It, but That’s Fine’
Charli xcx is going full rock ‘n’ roll for her next album. In a new cover story with British Vogue, the pop singer revealed that she’s ditching the dance beats and Auto-Tune that made her last album, “Brat,” a lime-green phenomenon. Instead, her untitled eighth record — which she made with “Brat” producers A. G. […]
Woman detained by ICE says she's worked legally in U.S. for decades
Meenu Batra came to the U.S. nearly 35 years ago. Batra and her lawyers say she has always worked and lived legally in the U.S. But one month ago, the courtroom interpreter and mother of four was detained by ICE agents. She and her family spoke exclusively to CBS News.
Sheffield Wednesday's future depends on crucial next three weeks
The next three weeks could be crucial for Sheffield Wednesday, as they look to complete a takeover which will secure the club's future. David Storch and his Arise Capital Partners consortium have preferred bidder status and Sky Sports News has been told they are still determined to buy the club despite a public statement on Wednesday night calling on the EFL for greater flexibility.