Pakistan: Sandal Express to Resume Service from Sargodha
Pakistan Railways will restore the Sandal Express from August 21, 2026, reviving a long-suspended rail link expected to provide an affordable and convenient travel option for passengers in Sargodha and…
Iran says any country joining the U.S. economic war will be considered an “enemy”
Iran’s top security official Mohsen Rezaei warned Saturday that any country participating in the U.S. economic war against Iran will be considered an “enemy” by Tehran. Rezaei, the secretary of…
Pakistan: Govt eyes AI trade ecosystem
The Ministry of Commerce has reviewed proposals to develop a secure, integrated, and AI-enabled digital ecosystem for trade, aimed at safeguarding data exchange, building local cloud infrastructure, and accelerating digital…
China embraces summer inbound travel craze with niche draws, fresh moves
At more than 1,500 meters above sea level, Tianmen Mountain in central China’s Zhangjiajie offers summer temperatures of just 22 to 26 degrees Celsius, drawing a steady stream of visitors.…
Israel: Airports authority reportedly seeking to fire union chief over Thursday’s airport shutdown
Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport during a wildcat strike, August 20, 2026. Israel Airports Authority chair Yiftah Ron-Tal is seeking to fire Pinhas Idan, the head…
Chinese customs official calls for more APEC efforts to remove trade barriers
APEC economies should step up efforts to eliminate trade barriers and take more concrete measures to address cross-border trade bottlenecks, to make supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region safer, more…