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Italian agency AICS funded RAFAA project to help Sindh tackle climate risks
Italian agency AICS funded RAFAA project to help Sindh tackle climate risks Islamabad, May 17, 2025: A major climate resilience project has been officially launched in Sindh to help vulnerable communities better prepare for disasters like floods, droughts, and heatwaves. The €4 million initiative, called RAFAA (Resilience & Adaptation by Fostering Anticipatory Action), is a…
Global economy slows as inflation saps consumer spending
TOKYO — The global economy is slowing, with real growth in the U.S. and Japan in Janu-March turning negative, as prolonged high prices put downward pressure on consumer spending and U.S. tariff policies lead to pessimism about the future. Japan’s inflation-adjusted real gross domestic product fell an annualized 0.7% in the first quarter from the…
Natalie Nakase, WNBA’s first Asian American head coach, reflects on a historic season
Natalie Nakase, the WNBA’s first Asian American head coach, is channeling the spirit of a Valkyrie woman warrior as the season gets underway Friday. With Nakase, 45, on their team, the Golden State Valkyries are making waves as the WNBA’s first expansion draft — or new team in the league — in more than 15…
Nadia Khan receives Prestigious Award for her courageous voice during India-Pak war
Nadia Khan receives Prestigious Award for her courageous voice during India-Pak war Nadia Khan honored with prestigious award by Pakistani authorities. She is recognized for standing up on critical national issues and inspiring millions. Voices like Nadia’s reinforce unity and determination in Pakistan. Renowned television host Nadia Khan has been honored with a prestigious award…
Japan warms to lower US tariffs after pushing for full elimination
TOKYO — Japanese negotiators have signaled a willingness to discuss only a partial reduction in the Trump administration’s tariffs after American officials held their ground against eliminating them altogether. The shift in strategy was prompted by the tariff agreement that U.S. announced with the U.K. last Thursday and the U.S.-China truce unveiled Monday. Both deals…
Michael J. Fox to guest star on next season of ‘Shrinking’
Michael J. Fox is returning to his roots. The five-time Emmy Award winner will guest star in the third season of the Apple TV+ series “Shrinking.” The streaming service and the actor shared a collaborative Instagram post with the news Thursday. “Big feelings incoming. Michael J. Fox joins the Shrinking cast as a guest star in season 3,”…
PM Shehbaz approves five-year tariff reform plan to reduce duties
PM Shehbaz approves five-year tariff reform plan to reduce duties ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday unveiled major tariff reforms, announcing that the government will cap customs duty at a maximum of 15% and gradually phase out additional customs and regulatory duties over the next four to five years. The prime minister chaired a…
GM to reassess its China luxury import business as sales sputter
SHANGHAI — General Motors will restructure its business selling imported luxury vehicles in China, a business grappling with sluggish sales and tariffs imposed by Beijing. The U.S. automaker in 2022 launched the Durant Guild, a wholly owned direct sales channel for luxury imports, through which it operates showrooms in cities such as Shanghai and Beijing.
Sarah Michelle Gellar reveals next ‘chosen one’ in ‘Buffy’
Ryan Kiera Armstrong has staked the role of the new slayer in town in the upcoming “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” revival. The 15-year-old actor will co-star with original series lead Sarah Michelle Gellar. The two actors shared the news May 15 in a joint Instagram post featuring a video that showed Gellar breaking the casting news to…