No false hopes on jobs, says prime minister

PA Media Sir Keir Starmer was on a two-day trip to Wales Sir Keir Starmer has said he cannot give “false hope” to Port Talbot steel workers ahead of the planned closure of the town’s last blast furnace next month. The Labour UK government is in discussions to save jobs at Tata Steel, where thousands … Read more

PM Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Ink 8 Pacts

New Delhi: After talks filled with “great warmth” between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, both countries decided to elevate their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership as well as bolster ties in fields ranging from defence to trade. Eight pacts were inked, including one for “recruitment, employment and repatriation” … Read more

Peak-time ScotRail fare scheme scrapped over passenger numbers

PA Media The transport secretary said the scheme had “limited success”. A pilot scheme scrapping peak-time ScotRail fares will end in September following “limited success”. Transport Scotland said the project, which saw ticket prices subsidised by the Scottish government and standardised across the day, “did not achieve its aims” of persuading more people to swap … Read more

The minimalist muse

In a world overflowing with choices, from the latest fast fashion trends to designer collections, a growing number of individuals are choosing to step away from excess and embrace minimalism. The minimalist wardrobe trend, which involves paring down clothing to a few essential and versatile pieces, is gaining traction as people seek simplicity, sustainability, and … Read more

Israeli strike on school kills 12, civil defence says

Reuters The UN condemned earlier this month what it called the “increasing frequency” of Israeli strikes on schools At least 12 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a school housing displaced people in Gaza City, the Hamas-run Civil Defence authority says. A spokesman said rescuers were struggling to recover a number … Read more

Plea Challenging Unilateral Talaq Deferred

Hyderabad:The Telangana High Court on Tuesday deferred a writ plea challenging the unilateral talaq by husband. Justice Surepalli Nanda extended the suspension order against a divorce certificate obtained by a Muslim through the pronouncement of unilateral instantaneous talaq. The judge was hearing a writ plea filed by Mubeena Fatima who alleged that her husband unilaterally … Read more

What factors might have caused boat to sink

Perini Navi Press Office A file photo of the Bayesian yacht sailing off the coast of Italy Specialist divers continue to search for six people who were onboard a luxury superyacht which capsized off the coast of Sicily on Monday morning – but questions have been asked about why the vessel sank. According to vessel … Read more