The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality
[A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.
Day: July 16, 2025
Pro-Palestinian demonstrator arrested at Tour de France
Listen to article A protestor wearing a t-shirt reading “Israel out of the Tour” was arrested on Wednesday after running onto the final straight of the Tour de France 11th stage. The protestor, who was also holding a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf, got past security barriers and ran towards the finish line in Toulouse as Norway’s Jonas Abrahamsen … Read more
Aurangzeb briefs Moody’s on Pakistan’s reform push, stable outlook
[ Listen to article Pakistan is re-entering global financial markets amid signs of macroeconomic stabilisation, with plans for its first Panda bond and ongoing talks for preferential tariff access with the United States to support an export-led growth strategy, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday. In a virtual briefing with Moody’s Investors Service, the finance minister … Read more
They Fled War in Ethiopia. Then American Bombs Found Them.
In April, U.S.-made bombs destroyed a detention facility that held Ethiopian migrants in Yemen, crushing bodies and shredding limbs. Amid official silence, the survivors are left wondering why.
Meta offers support for urdu AI models as Pakistan deepens digital push
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, met with a high-level delegation from Meta, led by Sarim Aziz, Director of Public Policy for South and Central Asia, to discuss strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, scaling artificial intelligence adoption, and empowering youth through technology. Meta presented its latest developments in AI, including the LLaMA open-source … Read more
Fred Espenak, Astrophysicist Known as Mr. Eclipse, Dies at 73
He chased eclipses for five decades, wrote several books about them and worked with NASA to make data accessible to nonscientist sky gazers.
Is Benadryl Harmful?
Every allergy medication has its pros and cons. Here’s what to know.
Henry Raymont, First to Report Bay of Pigs Invasion, Dies at 98
[On assignment for U.P.I. in Cuba, he learned of the U.S.- backed effort to overthrow Fidel Castro and was imprisoned. He later worked for The New York Times.
Murder through monologue
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: Out of all the serial killers running rampant in the world of fiction, only two can get away with giving us a relentless on-screen running commentary of their unapologetic innermost thoughts. The first is Dexter Morgan (a more dedicated forensic specialist, we have yet to meet). The second is Joe Goldberg, lover of … Read more
Heinrich Klassen retires from international cricket
South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a seven-year career with the Proteas. The announcement came via Klaasen’s social media, where he described the decision as a difficult but necessary step for the sake of his family and future. “It is a sad day for me as I announce … Read more