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March 29, 2025

Plaza Accord ‘drama’ didn’t lead to lasting reform: ex-Japan financial diplomat
TOKYO — On Sept. 22, 1985, the Group of Five nations of Japan, the U.S., the U.K., France and West Germany announced what came to be known as the Plaza Accord to reduce the value of the dollar. But Toyoo Gyoten, who was involved in the negotiations as director-general of the International Finance Bureau at…
Trump’s pardons of public officials and break-in at Beanie Babies mogul’s house: Morning Rundown
A handful of Trump’s recent pardons show a shift in Justice Department priorities. British authorities garner praise for swift reaction to incident involving a vehicle in Liverpool. And a woman is in a coma after a break-in at the home of Beanie Babies billionaire Ty Warner. Here’s what to know today. Trump’s pardons highlight Justice…
Mother of cricketer Hassan Ali robbed in Gujranwala
GUJRANWALA: The mother of fast bowler Hassan Ali was robbed in an unfortunate incident in Gujranwala. According to the cricketer’s brother, Khurram two armed men on a motorcycle snatched her purse and fled the scene. The stolen bag contained Rs. 230,000 in cash. Police have confirmed that checkpoints have been set up in the area…
Jamie Smith to open batting as England’s white-ball era under Harry Brook begins
Jamie Smith will open the batting as England’s new white-ball era under Harry Brook starts with the first of three one-day internationals against the West Indies at Edgbaston. Smith has been a revelation at Test level with bat and gloves but his elevation to number three at the Champions Trophy earlier this year backfired as…
Mongolia in political crisis as PM promises confidence vote
ULAANBAATAR — Mongolia is in political turmoil as Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai races to regain trust ahead of an expected confidence vote in parliament. Allegations of lavish spending by his son sparked widespread outrage and raised questions about the legitimacy of the prime minister’s wealth. Young protesters have taken to the streets for days, chanting…
With the touch of a finger, a Neanderthal may have made art
Researchers in Spain say they have found evidence that Neanderthals were capable of creating art — challenging the idea that art began with the modern humans who succeeded them. The canvas was a quartz-rich granite pebble that was excavated from a rock shelter in central Spain in 2022, in a layer dating back between 42,000…
Pakistan, Azerbaijan reaffirm commitment to enhance defence cooperation
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), met with Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu, Minister of Defence, Azerbaijan, in Lachin, Azerbaijan. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting, the two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, and ways to further enhance defence cooperation between Pakistan…
China rare-earth controls could starve EU factories in days, chamber warns
SHANGHAI — China’s export controls on rare-earth minerals threaten to halt production at European manufacturers within days, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China warned on Wednesday. China tightened controls on critical minerals as it steeled itself for a trade war with the U.S. It imposed export restrictions on seven rare-earth elements and magnets used in a…
Indonesia and France set up defense agreement for fighter jets, submarines
JAKARTA — Indonesia and France have signed a letter of intent to enhance defense cooperation, particularly in the development of strategic weaponry, including the procurement of Rafale fighter jets and Scorpene submarines. “We will sign the letter of intent with the French ministers to advance defense collaboration between Indonesia and France, with a focus on…