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SANAA: The prime minister of Yemen’s Houthi government and several other ministers were killed in an Israeli strike on the capital Sanaa, the news agency run by the group said on Saturday, citing a statement by the head of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat. A number of others were wounded in Thursday’s strike, … Read more
In the days leading up to the festival, hundreds of film professionals signed an open letter demanding that the star-studded event take a stance against the crisis in Gaza.
Members of the group offered on Telegram to draw armed officers to schools, malls and airports, though their claims are unverified. Such false emergency calls have disrupted campus life in recent days.
NEW YORK: The historic halls of Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the New York City mayor, echoed with celebration and solidarity as the city hosted its first-ever Pakistan Heritage Day reception on Thursday, coinciding with the 78th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence Day. The event, attended by senior city and state officials, political leaders, diplomats, … Read more
NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem to beat Britain’s Cam Norrie in four sets on Friday to became the oldest man to reach the US Open last 16 since Jimmy Connors in 1991. The 38-year-old Djokovic defeated Norrie 6-4, 6-7 (4/7), 6-2, 6-3, staying in the hunt for an unprecedented 25th major … Read more
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved a change in the formation of the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC) after Balochistan sought a revision in its nomination, Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday. The Balochistan government recommended Mahfooz Ali Khan as its non-ex officio member in the commission. The president approved this nomination, superseding his earlier approval. … Read more
Her work is now in museums, but in the early 20th century, it was obscured by her romantic relationships with prominent men, among them her mentor, Edward Weston.
[Terminally ill, she contacted obituary reporters looking to be interviewed about her life and imminent death — to be “at her own wake,” a colleague said.
A new $250 “visa integrity fee” imposed on travelers to the United States risks piling more pressure on the struggling travel industry, as overseas arrivals continue to fall due to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration and hostility to many foreign countries. Overseas travel to the US fell 3.1% year-on-year in July to 19.2 million … Read more
For “Caught Stealing,” Darren Aronofsky needed a feline that could manage a New York City set and hit the necessary marks. Enter Tonic, a seasoned pro.
