Thousands of dock workers at ports along the East and Gulf coasts went on strike early Tuesday morning amid a contract dispute, halting the flow of goods with a potentially costly work stoppage. Their union, the International Longshoremen’s Association, failed to reach a new six-year agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance, the group representing…
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari, while expressing frustration over the challenge of fake content on social media in her case, has proposed that if social media apps cannot be regulated, they should be shut down. “The social media platforms are making money in Pakistan, but are not accountable to anyone. If social media apps…
President Joe Biden told reporters that it was “irresponsible” for former President Donald Trump to lie about White House efforts to address Georgia’s needs after the Peach State got pummeled by Hurricane Helene last week. Trump claimed during a stop in Valdosta, Georgia, on Monday that state Governor Brian Kemp was “having a hard time”…
Morgan Stanley says that Chinese stocks could enjoy a more “sustained rally” in the next phase — beyond a near-term jump — as they ride on the wave of stimulus measures and signals announced last week. “The policy pivot last week … exceeded our expectations, with forceful monetary easing and unprecedented measures aimed at stabilizing…
If you’ve ever found yourself piling up your dishes by the sink, promising to wash them later, or trying to summon up the energy to work out, only to vow to yourself to get up early for a run or a yoga session the next day, you’re not alone. Very few of us are immune…
File Photo The government set to host more than 400 celebratory events across various sectors to commemorate the 75th anniversary of National Day. These events will include a citywide MTR fare discount. The MTR Corporation is offering a 25 percent fare discount for every ride, including cross-boundary trips, on October 1 to celebrate National…
A Hong Kong environmental group dedicated to combating plastic pollution has resorted to flies to compost organic waste. A Plastic Ocean Foundation, founded in 2013, first gained international attention for its award-winning documentary, which exposed the dire impact of plastic pollution on marine life. A Plastic Ocean has inspired millions around the globe, but the…
Three people were killed and 15 others injured in a knife attack at a suburban supermarket in Shanghai on Monday on the eve of China’s week-long National Day holiday, the latest in a series of stabbing incidents in major Chinese cities this year. The assailant, a 37-year-old man surnamed Lin, has been detained, local…
Published on Oct 01, 2024 08:17 AM IST Israeli tanks have entered southern Lebanon as the IDF launches a limited ground operation targeting Hezbollah strongholds near the border. This marks the first ground incursion since the 2006 Lebanon War, despite international pressure from the U.S. and its allies. With air and artillery support, the IDF…
Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi is being considered if Manchester United replace Erik ten Hag, Arsenal face battle with Real Madrid for Brazilian defender and Liverpool are keen on Aurelien Tchouameni. Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi and former England boss Gareth Southgate are serious contenders to take over as Manchester United manager should the club sack…