Nine cops killed, 28 injured as militants attack police check post in northwest Pakistan

  • Militants attacked check post in Hangu on Wednesday, triggering exchange of fire, say police
  • KP Police say at least 15 militants killed, several others were injured in police’s retaliatory action
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Pakistan eyes potential export agreements as global textile trade show kicks off in New York

  • Five Pakistani companies are taking part in Texworld NYC 2026 global trade show, says Pakistani embassy in US
  • Pakistan attaches particular importance to textile sector, which generated $18 billion in export earnings last year
By Waseem Abbasi ·

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US military launches ‘powerful’ retaliatory strikes on Iran

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In Pakistan’s KP province, barren hills become forest with community help

  • SUPARCO satellite analysis shows around 1.7 million trees now cover Garhi Chandan, once a barren landscape outside Peshawar
  • Community-managed forest generates millions of rupees in income while restoring wildlife and native plant species
By Waseem Abbasi ·

Golden dunes of Khab Saha showcase Saudi Arabia’s desert beauty

  • Shifting sands emerge as jewel of Northern Borders ecotourism
  • Landscape blends towering dunes with thriving desert ecosystem
By Arab News ·

QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exits Hormuz, first in nearly three weeks

  • First LNG tanker exit since July 11 — ship ‌trackers
  • Hormuz transits tick up on Wednesday from previous two days
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Japan quake toll hits 28 as survivors struggle in heat

  • Government issues new tally as Kumamoto officials said they have now extracted four bodies from the Aeon shopping mall rubble
  • Tuesday’s 7.1-magnitude tremor caused widespread damage, flattening homes, damaging bridges, triggering fires
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China threatens retaliation over US import ban on robots, power inverters

  • US Commerce Ministry said ban on China robots needed to protect US AI buildout
  • China says protectionism would ultimately hurt American companies and consumers
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Former Saudi manager Mancini named new Italy national team coach

  • Technical director Roberto Maldini, who reportedly threatened to resign if Mancini was appointed, has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri
  • 61-year-old Mancini was previously Italy boss from 2018 until 2023, leading them to the Euro 2020 title
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How AI is transforming India’s largest film industry

  • AI slashes production time and expected to cut costs by at least 30%
  • Only a fraction of AI’s potential now being used, says service provider
By Sanjay Kumar ·