Islamabad, Pakistan — When Pakistan’s 19-member new cabinet took oath on March 11, one man stood out in the lineup: Muhammad Aurangzeb, a political outsider tasked with the challenge of steering the country out of its economic woes. Aurangzeb, a veteran banker who previously headed one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, Habib Bank Limited (HBL), has […]
“Like all our fellow citizens, in the Legion we dream of a Russia freed from Putin’s dictatorship. But we don’t just dream: we make every effort to make these dreams come true. We will take our land away from the regime, centimetre by centimetre,” an armed FRL soldier in the footage is heard saying. #Ukrainebased […]
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has selected a running mate and plans to announce that person in the next two weeks, according to someone familiar with the process. Kennedy, the nephew of former president John F. Kennedyand son of a former U.S. attorney general, left the Democratic Party last year in protest over […]
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentMar 12, 2024, 07:08 PM ET BARCELONA — The last time Barcelona reached a Champions League quarterfinal, Lionel Messi still played for the club and the world was in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the four years since, there has been just one appearance in the round-of-16, two group stage […]
Malaysia says it has been offered £100m to help the country host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Games is currently without a host after the Australian state of Victoria cancelled its plans last July because of soaring costs. Malaysia’s Olympic Council says it received a formal invitation from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to replace […]
The fraud trial of a British hedge fund trader renowned for throwing extravagant parties and hosting stars such as Prince at charity concerts has begun. Sanjay Shah is one of nine British and US nationals accused of defrauding Denmark out of $1.8bn (£1.4bn) through major tax evasion and avoidance schemes. The so-called cum-ex schemes were […]
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently started a new wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) project. The goal is to render support to the development of the tokenization market in the region. […]
For three years, the U.S. women’s national soccer team has heard more alarm bells than celebratory chimes. The 2021 Olympics ended in disappointment, the 2023 World Cup in disarray. The game seemed to be passing the Americans behind. Spain flashed exquisite skill, and England fulfilled promise. Japan played with style, and Colombia made big strides. […]
Turn up the volume on the radio. Check tire pressure. Drop down a gear to manage a steep hill. A typical car steering wheel allows most people to accomplish these functions without taking their hands off the wheel — the same way a Formula One driver races. Story continues below advertisement Story continues below advertisement […]
China poses the greatest long-term challenge to the United States, Senate Intelligence Chair Mark Warner and co-Chair Marco Rubio agree ahead of the Senate’s annual hearing on worldwide threats, scheduled for Monday. “One of the things that Sen. Rubio and I have done on a bipartisan basis is try to go industry by industry in […]