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The Pakistani veterans team advanced into the World Championship of Legends (WCL) final on Wednesday after Indian players forfeited the semi-final scheduled for Thursday. The WCL is an international cricket league where retired, non-contracted international players return to competitive T20 cricket, according to the league’s website. The tournament commenced on July 18 and is being held in Birmingham, England. Earlier in the month, a group match between the two teams was also cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to play against Pakistan. In a statement posted on X today, WCL organisers announced: “Taking all factors into consideration, the…
The complaint and affidavit in support of an arrest warrant against Sherry Xue Li and Lianbo “Mike” Wang is photographed on Monday, July 18, 2022.Department of Justice | APA New York woman pleaded guilty Wednesday in connection with a years-long $30 million investment scam that, among other things, sold foreign nationals access to a 2017 fundraiser for President Donald Trump and a photo-op with the president.Sherry Xue Li pleaded guilty in federal court in Central Islip, Long Island, to money laundering conspiracy and conspiracy to defraud the United States by obstructing the Federal Election Commission’s administration of campaign finance.The Oyster…
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for 2025, aimed at harnessing technology to drive economic growth. The policy targets training one million AI professionals, offering 3,000 annual scholarships, developing 1,000 local AI products, and launching 50,000 AI-related projects by 2030. Chairing the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the government’s focus on empowering youth and enhancing the economy through AI. The policy will encourage the development of AI skills, training, and access for women and people with disabilities. The cabinet was briefed about the AI revolution expected globally by 2030,…
Signage at eBay headquarters in San Jose, California, U.S.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesShares of eBay popped 10% in extended trading on Wednesday after the online marketplace posted stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter, and offered an upbeat forecast for the current period.Here’s how the company did in the second quarter compared to analyst estimates compiled by LSEG.Earnings per share: $1.37 adjusted vs. $1.30 expected Revenue: $2.73 billion vs. $2.64 billion expected GMV, or the dollar value of items sold, grew 6% year over year to $19.5 billion. That topped analysts’ projected $18.9 billion, per StreetAccount estimates.For the…
A sign on the side of a building in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, advertising an apartment is available for rent through a real estate broker. Deb Cohn-Orbach | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesThe massive surge of new apartment supply in the last few years is still being absorbed, and that has vacancies rising and rents weakening.The national multifamily vacancy rate rose to 7.1% in July, setting a record on Apartment List’s monthly index, which goes back to 2017. The report notes that while the market has passed the peak of this latest construction boom, it is still…
Listen to article US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a new deal between the United States and Pakistan for the joint development of Pakistan’s oil reserves — a development likely to factor into ongoing trade discussions between the two countries. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, President Trump stated: “We have just concluded a deal with the country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive oil reserves.” He added that the US is in the process of selecting a company to lead the initiative. “Who knows, maybe they’ll be…
The Minister of the Supreme Court of Brazil, Alexandre de Moraes, participates in the plenary session of the Supreme Court (STF) in Brazil on Feb. 20, 2025, after the Attorney General’s Office (PGR) indicts the former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, for plotting a coup d’etat in 2023. Ton Molina | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesThe U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been a target of criticism by President Donald Trump for his handling of legal cases involving former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.Shortly after those sanctions were announced, Trump imposed…
High Noon vodka seltzer and Celsius energy drinks.Kevin Carter | David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHigh Noon has issued a nationwide recall of one of its popular vodka seltzer drinks, saying some packages may contain Celsius energy drink cans filled with the alcoholic beverage.The cans, labeled as Celsius Astro Vibe Sparkling Blue Razz Edition, were found in certain shipments of High Noon’s Beach Variety 12-packs.The error could cause people to unknowingly consume alcohol, which poses health and safety risks, especially for children or those who avoid it for medical or religious reasons. There have been no illnesses or…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg holds a smartphone, as he makes a keynote speech at the Meta Connect annual event, at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S. September 25, 2024.Manuel Orbegozo | ReutersMeta shares jumped 10% after the company reported second-quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat on revenue. Here’s how the company did, compared with estimates from analysts polled by LSEG:Earnings per share: $7.14 vs. $5.92 expectedRevenue: $47.52 vs. $44.80 billion expectedMeta said that third-quarter sales will come in the range $47.5 billion to $50.5 billion, ahead of Wall Street estimates of $46.14 billion.The company said that capital expenditures…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a press conference at government quarters Rosenbad after the trade talks between the U.S. and China concluded, in Stockholm, Sweden, July 29, 2025. Magnus Lejhall | TT | Via ReutersTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday urged corporate America, investors and U.S. trade partners “not to panic” if tariff rates surge on Aug. 1 because deals have not been reached yet, saying that countries “can still do a deal” after President Donald Trump’s deadline expires.”You’re just going to go back to your April 2 reciprocal tariff level,” Bessent said at a policy event with hardline…