Germany faces renewed wave of airport, train strikes

Germany’s transport sector is expected to come to a halt later this week as train drivers and Lufthansa ground staff announced plans for renewed strikes. The strike in passenger transport is to start on Thursday at 2 am (0100 GMT) and is to last for 35…

Pakistan’s Sharif sworn in as new prime minister

Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was sworn-in on Monday to face daunting economic challenges and political instability in the country. President Arif Alvi administered the oath at a ceremony in the capital Islamabad, which was broadcast liv…