There are hours in history when a country’s importance is not measured by the noise it makes, but by the danger it helps avert. In the latest round of US-Iran tensions, Pakistan found itself in precisely such an hour. At that moment, Pakistan did not posture. It performed. This was not diplomacy for applause. It […]
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Oil prices rise after tanker attacks stoke Middle East tensions
Oil prices rose on Monday after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington will take all actions necessary to guarantee safe navigation in the Middle East, as tensions mounted following attacks on tankers last week. Brent futures had climbed 26 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $62.27 a barrel by 0314 GMT. They gained 1.1 […]
Starting workouts in middle age tied to longer life
While regularly exercising over the course of decades is a great way to live longer, a US study suggests that even people who don’t start working out until middle-age may see similar longevity benefits. To help people live longer, national guidelines for physical fitness recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic […]