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Tackling Pakistan’s Economic Fundamentals With Dr Fahd Rehman – I
Fahd Rehman is an independent economist who has authored Pakistan's Structural Economic Problems in the Era of Financial Globalization and previously taught at LUMS. I had a chance to discuss his book and to get his take on Pakistan’s economic...
Book Review: Nikhil Kulkarni’s My Summer of Cricket
Reading Time: 3 minutes Last summer’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy had no shortage of stories – from record crowds and the rise of a new generation to fiery punditry that kept the season electric. As another summer of cricket begins and tragics around...
New comfort cart added to Chinook Regional Hospital
Volunteers show off the new comfort cart at Chinook Regional Hospital. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now) By David Opinko Oct 23, 2025 | 12:48 PM The Ronald McDonald House says it wants to support families at Lethbridge’s hospital who are going through...
Internet Use and Loneliness in China’s Seniors
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unique challenges affecting various demographic groups, with one of the most impacted being the elderly population. As social distancing measures took hold worldwide, many older adults found themselves isolated...
Meet Paul Kapur, the Indian-American now in charge of US diplomacy in South Asia
Indian-American author and security expert Paul Kapur has sworn-in as the new Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the US Department of State. His appointment was announced late Wednesday night by the Bureau on...
Indonesia to repatriate British grandma on death row in drug case
JAKARTA – Indonesia signed an agreement on Oct 21 to repatriate two British nationals, including a grandmother on death row for more than a decade on drug charges, a minister said. Indonesia has in 2024 moved to release half a dozen high-profile...
Indonesia to repatriate british grandmother on death row in drug case
British national Lindsay Sandiford, who was later sentenced to death in 2013 on the island of Bali. Photo by Sonny Tumbelaka / AFP Jakarta: Indonesia has signed an agreement on Tuesday to repatriate two british nationals, including a grandmother...
Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meal Program Has Reached 36.7 Million People, Says BGN
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) reported that the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program has reached 36,773,520 beneficiaries across Indonesia until October 20th, 2025. This program, a priority of President Prabowo...
Sorry to disappoint, but Chainsaw Man movie's "ultra-intimate" deleted scene is actually a translation error
Understandably, Chainsaw Man fans are desperate for more crumbs surrounding Reze and Denji's doomed relationship in Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. So, when a tweet from Japanese outlet Live Door received a machine translation that mentioned...
Sportsnet Central anchor has new book
Ken Reid has released a new book, this time telling the stories of hockey scouts from coast to coast. The Next One – Hockey Scouts, Remote Rinks and Hidden Talent is the eighth book from Reid, who is from Pictou. “It was a true honour to shine a...
Agoda’s creator program. Lisa reps Thailand. Airbnb’s experiences go social. AI in distribution.
Agoda’s creator program. Lisa reps Thailand. Airbnb’s experiences go social. AI in distribution. Agoda launches new program to partner with travel creators Digital travel platform Agoda has launched the Agoda Ambassador program, a new initiative...
Print election ads to be pre-certified by monitoring committees: ECI
In order to ensure a fair campaign environment for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday declared that no political party, candidate or organisation shall publish any advertisement in the print media...
Indonesia to repatriate British grandmother on death row: govt source
Indonesia will sign an agreement on Tuesday to repatriate two British nationals, including a grandmother, languishing on death row for drug-related crimes, an Indonesian government source told AFP. "The practical arrangement will be signed today....
Belize’s growing Economic dependence on Chinese Imports (2020–2024)
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025. 10:57 am CST. By Zoila Palma: Data from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) shows that over the last 4 years, trade relationship with China has deepened significantly, reflecting an...
Stats - Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal tear up the record book
340 for 3 India's total against New Zealand in Navi Mumbai is their highest in the Women's World Cup, going past the 330 they made against Australia in Visakhapatnam earlier in the tournament. It is also the second-highest total by any team...
Mourning the Man Most Responsible for My Freedom
Get The Inside Story Newsletter Don't miss our latest stories, delivered to your inbox once a week. More than anyone, Marcus Henderson — father, son, grandson, nephew, friend, mentor, leader, brother — is the man who helped me survive prison, and...
The Accidental Revelations of a Russian Spy’s Memoir
Before the Russians conquered Mariupol, they annihilated it. In the center of this city in southeastern Ukraine, more than half the buildings were damaged, and almost every high-rise was destroyed. The Russians bombed 86 out of 89 educational...
Indonesia to repatriate British grandmother on death row
ndonesia will sign an agreement on Tuesday to repatriate two British nationals, including a grandmother languishing on death row for drug-related crimes, an Indonesian government source told AFP. "The practical arrangement will be signed today....
GCC’s trade ambitions hinge on agreements fine print
The Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) growing network of free trade agreements (FTAs) could redefine the region’s economic future, but only if their design matches their ambition. A new study by Arthur D. Little (ADL) highlights that while new...
New burger restaurant could open in place of former Chinese takeaway in Harold Wood
A premises license application was spotted taped to the window of Bamboo Garden in Station Lane last week. The form was also submitted online to Havering Council. The applicant is Btrmlk Limited and addresses the premises at 17 Station Road as...