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Pakistan mulls revival of austerity measures amid West Asia hostilities
The indication of a possible revival of austerity measures came as petrol prices rose to PKR 375.82 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) to PKR 403.32 per litre
Supreme court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections
Decision allows states to send ballots under process followed for years even as president tried to limit systemThe supreme court on Monday rejected Donald Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now, capping a flurry of la...
Russia resupplies military bases in Syria for first time under new deal
Moscow maintains military foothold in the Mediterranean following talks with Damascus
In loss for Trump, U.S. Supreme Court won't let Postal Service restrict mail ballots
Justice Samuel Alito, joined by fellow conservative Justice Clarence Thomas, dissented from the decision, comparing some of the challengers’ claims to a “Hail Mary pass” that is “unlikely to be successfully completed,”...
Is Taylor Swift attending Chiefs vs Broncos tonight at Arrowhead? Latest update on Travis Kelce’s wife’s whereabouts
Travis Kelce is set to play his first NFL game since marrying pop star Taylor Swift, adding extra intrigue to the Chiefs-Broncos matchup.
Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration partially funded by Russian oligarch, couple confirms
Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of celebrations after the wedding, Bettina Trump wrote in a social media post, adding that “generosity doesn't automatically come with an agenda. And sometimes a wedding gift is simply a w...
Australia politics live: Labor defends Catherine King’s top-tier Qantas membership gift; defence recruitment reaches 16-year high
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, says there is optimism that steel making will continue in his state, after the closur...
Finland shelters under French nuclear umbrella amid Russian, US uncertainty
Finland becomes 10th European state to sign up to military cooperation and nuclear deterrence initiative.
BJP wins Kota municipal elections, poll for chairperson postponed after EVM glitches in some wards
Re-polling has been scheduled on September 16 in the affected booths prior to finalising the local body election outcomes, with counting on September 17
NATO pledges increased Ukraine support as Russia strikes near border
NATO chief Rutte insists Western allies will not be intimidated by Russian attacks meant to 'scare' them off.
Rajasthan urban local body poll results: Victory of truth over echo of falsehood, PM Modi says
The BJP emerged ahead of the Congress in Rajasthan's urban local body elections, winning 4,179 wards against the opposition party's 3,613 and securing clear majorities in four of 10 municipal corporations
Russian oligarch close to Putin reportedly paid for part of Donald Trump Jr’s lavish wedding
US president’s eldest child married Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson in three-day celebration across two exclusive private islandsUS politics live – latest updatesA top Democrat has demanded answers after it was re...
Ukraine wants specifics from partners over halting strikes on Russia: Zelenskyy after Trump’s post
In his statement, U.S. President Trump said the two sides had agreed not to hit each other’s energy targets
Carney pitches Canada to global investors amid US trade war
Hundreds of investors overseeing nearly $120 trillion in assets will gather in Toronto for the Canada Investment Summit.
EU states to raise game as Arctic becomes strategic geopolitical frontier
Europe racing Russia, China and US to seize security and economic opportunities.
Ex-CIA director John Brennan subpoenaed in Trump ‘grand conspiracy’ investigation
Subpoena is among a flurry issued in recent weeks as part of DoJ inquiry into alleged conspiracy against TrumpThe former CIA director John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify next month before a Florida grand jury as...
Fiscal pressure from Iran War clouds Gulf States’ US spending plans
Gulf nations may prioritise domestic investments over US commitments amid economic pressures, says new report.
Unions intervene on political funding as TUC chief warns ‘super-rich’ threaten democracy
UK union leaders meet on Monday to discuss possible support for a domestic cap on political donationsUK politics live – latest updatesTrade unions are set to launch an intervention on Tuesday on political donations afte...