US regrets ‘surprise’ Russia exit from Space Station

Washington, July 26 (AFP/APP):The United States on Tuesday voiced regret over Russia’s announcement that it would exit the International Space Station after 2024 and said it was taken by surprise. “It’s an unfortunate development given the critical scientific work performed at the ISS, the valuable […]

UK Tory leadership debate halted after moderator faints

London, July 26 (AFP/APP): The latest televised debate between the two Conservative contenders vying to become Britain’s next prime minister was abruptly halted Tuesday evening after the moderator fainted on stage. Live footage of the debate, between former finance minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary […]

Google-parent Alphabet’s profit slips as growth slows

San Francisco, July 26 (AFP/APP):Google-parent Alphabet on Tuesday reported its profit in the recently ended quarter slipped to $16 billion as its long sizzling ad revenue growth cooled. Big tech firms are grappling with multiple problems, from inflation to the war in Ukraine, and results […]

Ponting says Babar key to Pakistan’s WC victory

ISLAMABAD – July 26 (ONLINE) Australia’s World Cup winning former captain Ricky Ponting said he thinks Pakistan Captain Babar Azam is the key towards Pakistan’s success in the coming T20I World Cup, scheduled in Australia. “If Babar doesn’t have a great tournament, I don’t think […]

PM Shehbaz reviews current reserves of wheat in country

ISLAMABAD, July 26 (Online): A high-level meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday, reviewed the current reserves of wheat in the country, potential demand and import tenders. Federal Ministers Miftah Ismail, Syed Naveed Qamar, Tariq Bashir Cheema and senior officials […]

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