An operation to rescue hundreds of people taken hostage when a train was hijacked by a separatist militant group in remote south-west Pakistan has continued into its second day, with dozens killed in the onslaught. On Wednesday, Pakistan’s security services claimed to have rescued about 190 people who were being held captive after militants from
Russian state media and pro-war bloggers shared videos on Wednesday showing Russian troops raising flags in the town of Sudzha in the southwestern Kursk region. A Telegram channel linked to Russia’s Airborne Troops published a short aerial video showing soldiers unfurling a Russian flag alongside unit banners in Sudzha’s central square early Wednesday. Around the
A surfer was killed by a shark being described as “massive” Monday in Western Australia. Steven Payne, 37, of Melbourne was in the area with his partner and dog as part of a six-month traveling holiday, the Canberra Times reports. He was surfing at the remote Wharton Beach when he was seen in distress in
An official report on the state of the German military painted a grim picture on Tuesday, with a whopping 28% of positions among the lower enlisted ranks unfilled as of the end of 2024. The numbers were slightly better at higher service tiers, but the Bundeswehr was still missing nearly 20% of the required commissioned officers, the
Witkoff lands in Doha as talks resume with aim of extending fragile Gaza truce The Times of Israel LIVE: Qatar hosting ‘new round of negotiations’ for Israel-Hamas ceasefire Al Jazeera English Hamas offering 5-to-10-year truce with Israel: US official says The Hill Ignore the negotiations sideshow: Hamas must leave Gaza or be destroyed New York Post
Key Takeaways Stitch Fix shares popped Wednesday as the clothing subscription service topped second-quarter estimates. Revenue fell and losses narrowed from the same time a year ago, and each came in better than analysts had expected. CEO Matt Baer said customers “are responding” to changes like newer products and a more flexible service. Shares of
U.S. stock futures point higher after indexes extended their selloff Tuesday; U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs kick in; CPI data released this morning is expected to show that inflation slowed in February; Intel (INTC) shares are jumping in premarket trading on a report that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) was organizing a joint venture to
Retirement Systems of Alabama CEO David Bronner said Tuesday the turbulent start of President Donald Trump’s new term means unsettling times for pension funds, and potential negative consequences that are more far reaching. Bronner, who has led the RSA for more than 50 years, talked about the federal job cuts and other policies launched by
The Pound Sterling clings to gains near 1.2950 against the US Dollar ahead of the US CPI data for February on Wednesday. US President Trump’s tariff policies continue to cap investors’ risk appetite. The BoE is expected to keep interest rates unchanged in the monetary policy meeting next week. The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades quietly
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