Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy for the 2nd Time in a Year
[The troubled carrier last exited Chapter 11 in March. It said more could be done to stabilize the company with a second filing.
Month: August 2025
Ssense Seeks Bankruptcy Protection as Luxury E-Commerce Falters
[The retailer based in Montreal cited a lender-driven sale process and the end of the de minimis loophole as final blows.
As Frieze Seoul Opens, Art is Everywhere in South Korea
With international galleries opening local outposts and a Centre Pompidou branch coming soon, Seoul continues to build its reputation as an art capital.
Vulnerable sanitary staff
As a society, we are not too mindful of sanitary workers who are unfortunately treated as pariahs. But that is not the case in literal sense, as these marginalised, poor and ignored workers are one of the prime contributors in civic edifice, and their job is worth appreciating. A latest report by the National Commission … Read more
Amid Tourism Boom, Disruptions at Greenland Airport Create a ‘Perfect Storm’
[Problems with passenger screening led to a disruption in international flight service to and from Nuuk, a snag in the island’s quest to attract more tourists.
Thai court removes PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra in ethics ruling
Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for an ethics violation, the latest blow to the powerful Shinawatra family and a move that has set off a scramble to form a new government. Paetongtarn, 39, Thailand’s youngest premier, becomes the sixth Shinawatra-linked leader removed from power by either the courts or the … Read more
Petrol likely to go cheaper by Re0.61, diesel by Rs3.13 per litre
[ ISLAMABAD: The price of petrol is likely to drop by Re0.61 for the next fortnight from September 1. According to sources, the prices of other petroleum products are also expected to see downward revision as high-speed diesel (HSD) price may go down by Rs3.13 per litre. Similarly, the price of kerosene is expected to … Read more
Longing in colour and form
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad is awash with colour, form, and reflection as ‘Shared Distances’ opens its doors. Now in its third edition, the annual showcase celebrates the imagination of young fine arts graduates from Rawalpindi and Islamabad — and this year, it feels especially urgent. Curated by Noor Fatima, … Read more
Trump Administration Bars Palestinian Officials From U.N. Meeting in New York
The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood.
Pakistan beat Afghanistan in tri-series opener
Skipper Salman Agha hit an unbeaten half century and fast bowler Haris Rauf grabbed four wickets as Pakistan upstaged Afghanistan by 39 runs in the tri-series opener in Sharjah on Friday. Agha hit a 36-ball 53 not out with three sixes and as many boundaries which lifted Pakistan to 182-7 in their 20 overs. Pacers … Read more
