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Lando Norris won a treacherous rain-hit British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday from his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg took third for the veteran German’s first-ever podium in 239 race starts. Briton Norris returned to a rapturous reception from his home fans as he moved to within eight points of Piastri in the drivers’ standings. “It’s beautiful, everything I ever dreamed of, this is everything I wanted to achieve, aside from winning the championship this is as good as it gets,” beamed Norris. Piastri, who finished less than seven seconds behind Norris, threw away the win after…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol as Republican lawmakers struggle to pass U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 27, 2025. Elizabeth Frantz | ReutersTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that tariffs announced back in April will take effect on Aug. 1 for countries that have not reached an agreement with President Donald Trump’s administration.”President Trump’s going to be sending letters to some of our trading partners saying that if you don’t move things along, then on August 1, you will boomerang back to…

* Guizhou has rolled out a plan to promote ecological restoration and responsible development of cave resources, aiming to enhance their ecological, scientific and tourism values. An expanding range of cave-based ventures is now flourishing across the province.* The province’s efforts align with the theme of the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, which opened Saturday in the provincial capital, highlighting the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.* These caves, once dormant in the depths of the mountains, are now awakening as unique assets of the region. They are no longer just natural wonders, but also cultural and economic symbols.GUIYANG,…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Poland have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation through high-level visits, parliamentary exchanges, and sustained dialogue, as the two countries seek to broaden engagement across multiple sectors. The understanding was reached during the 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held in Warsaw on July 4. Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Muhammad Ayub led the Pakistani delegation, while Poland’s Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski, headed the Polish side. The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to boosting collaboration in trade, investment, energy, defence, science…

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The committee formed under the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act, 2023 has made the office of acting chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) ineffective by adopting a procedure. The committee — led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi and comprising Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Aminuddin Khan — on May 29 made a new procedure to regulate its business. A notification in this regard has been issued by Supreme Court Registrar Muhammad Saleem Khan. The same notification has also been uploaded on the Supreme Court website this week.The notification said the Supreme Court (Practice…

An exhibitor (1st L, front) promotes products to guests during the 31st China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair in Lanzhou, northwest China’s Gansu Province, July 6, 2025. First held in 1993, the China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair serves as a window for the opening of northwestern China and is a major event for Belt and Road economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Zhang Zhimin)LANZHOU, July 6 (Xinhua) – The 31st China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair opened on Sunday in Lanzhou, the capital of northwest China’s Gansu Province, attracting over 2,000 domestic and international enterprises.This year’s fair features Indonesia as its…

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in no hurry to recognise the Afghan Taliban government, officials said on Saturday days after Russia became the first country to formally accept Taliban controlled Kabul as legitimate dispensation.Moscow’s decision, some observers feel, may be a prelude to other regional countries finally embracing the Taliban. However, officials in Pakistan said the decision of Russia was not a surprise as Moscow for sometimes had indicated they would reconcile with the fact that the Taliban were now in charge and there was no other option but to accept their rule. The Russian decision also stems from the fact…

Listen to article KARACHI: Braving blistering heat and choking humidity, rescue teams in Karachi’s Lyari toiled around the clock on Saturday, racing against time to pull survivors from the rubble of a collapsed building that claimed 23 lives – a tragedy that has kept the impoverished area on edge for over 40 hours. Authorities said the building had been declared unsafe and eviction notices were sent to occupants over three years, but landlords and some residents said there was no such notice. Residents reported hearing cracking sounds shortly before the apartment block crumbled around 10:00 am on Friday in Lyari.  The death…

ATTOCK: Rescue authorities on Saturday safely evacuated 25 people, including women and children, who were stranded in the Indus River near Shadi Khan, Attock, after a sudden surge in water levels due to monsoon rains and the opening of Tarbela Dam’s spillways. According to rescue officials, the group became trapped when the river’s flow intensified unexpectedly, leaving them isolated and unable to return to safety. The operation, which lasted five hours, was carried out by emergency teams who acted swiftly to prevent any casualties. Livestock also stranded in the river was secured during the operation. Rescue sources stated that the…

This photo taken on July 3, 2025 shows a view of the LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort in Shanghai, east China. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)SHANGHAI, July 6 (Xinhua) — The opening of LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort in east China has added momentum to the country’s thriving theme park sector, reflecting China’s consumption upgrade and potential, as well as its commitment to opening up to the world.The resort in Shanghai, currently the largest LEGOLAND globally and the first in China, offers a new amusement option for Chinese citizens and foreigners visiting this metropolis.The cultural and tourism industries are becoming important growth drivers — as the Chinese…