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Listen to article Pakistan Railways is set to launch a new state-of-the-art business train this week, aiming to offer passengers a modern and comfortable travel experience on the Lahore-Karachi route. The new service will feature 28 digitally equipped coaches, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an international-standard dining car. The move is part of the rail operator’s broader initiative to modernise its long-haul travel services and attract more passengers through improved facilities. According to Pakistan Railways, the new business train is designed to meet international comfort and service standards, marking a significant upgrade from traditional offerings. The train’s route between Lahore and Karachi connects two…

A security guard walks past the U.S. Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025.Nathan Howard | ReutersThe Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan.The layoffs “will likely cripple the department,” Joun wrote. A federal appeals court refused to put the order on hold while the administration appealed.The high court…

Bitcoin crossed the $120,000 level for the first time on Monday, marking a milestone for the world’s largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on long-sought policy wins for the industry this week. Bitcoin scaled a record high of $122,571.19, before pulling back slightly to last trade 2.4% higher at $121,952.61. Later in the day, the US House of Representatives will debate a series of bills to provide the digital asset industry with the nation’s regulatory framework it has long demanded. Those demands have resonated with US President Donald Trump, who has called himself the “crypto president” and urged policymakers to revamp…

A view of the Pentagon on December 13, 2024, in Washington, DC. Home to the US Defense Department, the Pentagon is one of the world’s largest office buildings.Daniel Slim | Afp | Getty ImagesThe U.S. Department of Defense on Monday said it’s granting contract awards of up to $200 million for artificial intelligence development at Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI.The DoD’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office said the awards will help the agency accelerate its adoption of “advanced AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges.” The companies will work to develop AI agents across several mission areas at…

David Corenswet stars are Superman in Warner Bros.’ “Superman.”Warner Bros. Discovery”Superman” soared into theaters this weekend, snapping up an estimated $122 million in domestic ticket sales and launching a new era of DC superhero flicks.The film marks the first theatrical debut of James Gunn and Peter Safran since they became co-heads of Warner Bros. Discovery’s DC Comics film and TV unit in late 2022. The pair has developed a 10-year plan to reinvigorate the studio’s franchises across TV and film, including fresh spins on Superman and Batman.”The road to success for DC has been a circuitous one over the years and…

Listen to article Monia, a Sicilian woman in her early forties, was overjoyed when she discovered in October 2022 she was expecting her first child. Her doctor, however, recommended a genetic test due to her age, and the result was one no parent wants to receive. The foetus had a genetic syndrome. Monia, who declined to give her surname, asked her gynaecologist what she could do. “Nothing. You don’t want to terminate, do you?” the doctor asked her, she said. He was a conscientious objector, Monia said, one of hundreds on the southern Italian island. More than 80% of gynaecologists in Sicily…

An Electron rocket launches the Baby Come Back mission from New Zealand on July 17, 2023.Rocket LabRocket Lab stock soared 8% Monday, building on a strong run fueled by space innovation.Shares of the space infrastructure company have nearly doubled over the last two months following a slew of successful launches and a deal with the European Union. The stock is up 63% year to date after surging nearly sixfold in 2024.Last month, Rocket Lab announced a partnership with the European Space Agency to launch satellites for constellation navigation before December. Rocket Lab also announced the successful launch of its 66th,…

U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 14, 2025.Nathan Howard | ReutersPresident Donald Trump on Monday threatened to impose “secondary tariffs” on Russia’s trade partners “at about 100%” if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to a deal to end his invasion of Ukraine in 50 days.”We’re very, very unhappy with them, and we’re going to be doing very severe tariffs, if you don’t have a deal in 50 days,…

Private jets parked at the Friedman Memorial Airport during the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 10, 2025 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kevin Dietsch | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.The new federal spending bill is expected to boost sales of private jets, as owners take advantage of faster write-offs of the purchase price.Jet brokers and advisors said they’ve seen a burst of activity from clients who were holding off on…

Listen to article The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on the Supreme Court of Pakistan to urgently review the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), citing what it says are escalating threats to press freedom and the safety of journalists in the country. In a letter addressed to Chief Justice — and also sent to the prime minister, the chief justice of the Islamabad High Court, and the president of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) — the IFJ said that media professionals in Pakistan are facing mounting dangers while performing their professional duties. Earlier this year, the National…