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Unions and thinktanks urge the UK to strengthen the financial muscle of the national wealth fund, enhancing investments for a more balanced economy
England amputee World Cup plans face funding shortfall England’s men’s amputee football team is trying to raise £50,000 to compete at the World Cup in Mexico in November, after being left without national funding for…

British politics is increasingly funded by billionaires, with mega-donations rising significantly, raising concerns about the influence of wealth in governance
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has eliminated VAT on household electricity bills starting in October, funded by a controversial redirection of the abandoned digital ID programme’s budget for the current financial year
Neil Rimer, co-founder of Index Ventures, argues that current AI-driven wealth accumulation will lead to inevitable redistribution, either through voluntary philanthropy or state-mandated tax intervention
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan’s progress in developing indigenous autonomous capabilities is an essential component of national defence, as he addressed the opening of the two-day Indus…

PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed support for polio eradication in talks with the Gates Foundation and separately approved measures to streamline Pakistan's trade procedures.

The historic Jodrell Bank Observatory faces potential closure by 2028 after the UK Research and Innovation agency withdrew funding. Scientists warn the move will stifle research and hamper future generations of astronomers
An Angolan court has sentenced two Russian citizens to prison following convictions for terrorism and espionage linked to a plot to destabilize the nation’s political landscape during a period of unrest
Analysts say fresh US financing could ease pressure on Pakistan, but they caution that lasting gains will depend on whether reform efforts continue.

Yemen's UN envoy has urged the Security Council to address Houthi escalation and enforce the arms embargo as renewed coastal fighting raises concerns over Red Sea shipping.

Pakistan's official half-year report points to stronger growth, lower average inflation and recovering industry, while external and structural risks remain.

KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi calls for a review of Pakistan's foreign and security policy after the deadly Kohat Police Lines attack.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says any disarmament plan will fail, deepening Lebanon's dispute over state authority, Israeli withdrawal and postwar security.

Elon Musk’s firm eyes 20 billion valuation as the Boring Company is reported to be exploring new funding that could place its worth at about $20 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited people familiar…

Antares Nuclear has raised $470 million in a Series C round to build small modular reactors specifically designed for US military bases, pushing the young nuclear startup's total funding to $604 million as it races…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has introduced a 20% business rates discount for English pubs and music venues. The move faces immediate scrutiny over its funding methods and scope within the hospitality sector

Pakistan's reported request for a $10 billion US exchange facility could strengthen reserves, but economists question its likelihood and reform impact.
Australian taxpayers could face exposure to millions of dollars in compensation costs if the Christian Brothers cannot meet a wave of abuse redress claims, according to court documents reported by The Guardian World…

ECNEC reviewed major road, energy, water, education and poverty-reduction schemes as revised costs and project delays sharpen scrutiny of public investment.

Global funding for the fight against HIV fell 18 percent in 2025, dropping to $7.3 billion, the lowest level in nearly two decades, according to a UNAIDS report that warns the decline threatens to unravel a generation…

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has introduced a plan for 14-year-olds in England to pursue vocational subjects like AI and manufacturing, aiming to curb the rising number of young people not in employment or training

QUETTA: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has called for a national dialogue to deal with what he described as Pakistan’s deepening political and security challenges. Speaking at a press conference…

Gianni Infantino called FIFA's proposed commercial subsidiary an opportunity rather than an obligation before opposition led the organization to abandon it.