Israel Approves Settlements, a Blow to Faded Hopes for a Palestinian State
The long-stalled project near Jerusalem, known as E1, further fragments West Bank lands envisioned as part of a Palestinian state, advancing a goal of Israeli hard-liners.
Month: August 2025
Suspect killed, accomplice held
HARIPUR: A suspect was killed, while another was arrested in a police encounter near Dunga Bridge. According to police officials, a shootout took place within the jurisdiction of Sarai Saleh police station in which infamous drug dealer Ijaz, alias Jazi, known as a symbol of terror in the area, was killed, while his accomplice was … Read more
John Cruickshank, Last World War II Victoria Cross Winner, Dies at 105
He made a daring raid on a U-boat, suffered 72 wounds and helped land his damaged seaplane.
Stephanie Shirley, Who Created a Tech World for Women, Dies at 91
[In 1962, she started a software company at her dining room table with a revolutionary idea: to create a place where women could find a work-life balance.
Their Window Seats Lacked Windows, So Delta and United Passengers Sued
[Two suits filed this week accuse the airlines of unfairly charging passengers extra fees for window seats that the carriers knew were adjacent to aircraft walls.
US sanctions four ICC judges, prosecutors over war crimes investigations
US President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday imposed sanctions on two judges and two prosecutors at the International Criminal Court, as Washington ramped up its pressure on the war tribunal over its targeting of Israeli leaders and a past decision to investigate US officials. In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the … Read more
Selective patriotism
It was Ramazan, and a friend of mine refused to fast. When I asked why, he said that his doctor had advised against it due to health reasons. Yet, the same friend smoked incessantly. I tried to argue and asked whether the same doctor had advised against smoking as well. He made a poker face … Read more
Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp After Radioactive Contamination Warning
[The Food and Drug Administration urged consumers to discard packages of frozen shrimp sold in 13 states. A food safety expert said the risk to the public was low.
Why Claiming Two Primary Residences Is a Problem, Even if Prosecutions Are Rare
[Lenders will often charge a higher interest rate for a second home or a property you intend to use as a rental since the risks there are higher.
Gazans Fear Looming Israeli Operation
Israel’s plan to invade Gaza City, the most populous city in the northern Gaza Strip, has forced many families to consider uprooting themselves.
