Iowa farmers look forward to more stable China-U.S. ties amid global uncertainty
Randy Renze (L) and Scott Renze check a seeding machine at a farm in Manning, Iowa, the United States, on May 12, 2026. As China and the United States pledged…
Israeli attacks kill 14 in Lebanon as Pentagon hosts security talks
Israeli forces advance across Lebanon’s Litani River as Lebanese and Israeli military delegations meet in the US. At least 14 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes targeting towns…
Security challenges loom large as Asia’s premier defence summit kicks off
The Shangri-La Dialogue 2026, Asia’s premier defence and security summit, opened on Friday in Singapore amid growing geopolitical tensions. The three-day event, which focuses on major security challenges facing the…
Pakistan: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector faces tax strain
The withholding and advance tax system of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is creating difficulties and administrative complications for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) sector, particularly the food industry,…
Shenzhou-21 astronauts return to Earth after record 210-day mission
The return capsule of the Shenzhou-22 spaceship is pictured at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 29, 2026. The return capsule of the Shenzhou-22…
UBL arranges Pakistan’s largest short-term rated unsecured sukuk of PKR 25 billion for Engro Fertilizers
United Bank Limited (UBL) arranged Pakistan’s largest short-term rated unsecured, privately placed Sukuk, raising PKR 25 billion for Engro Fertilizers. The issuance was oversubscribed and marks a milestone for Islamic…