Can the Galápagos Adapt to Airbnb?
[The islands that Charles Darwin made famous have become more accessible. Too accessible, say some residents and researchers, who fear nature is imperiled.
Month: September 2025
A Rush to Save Ancient Artifacts in Gaza Highlights All That Has Been Lost
A bombing delay enabled rescue of some objects, but archaeologists fear the wider loss of antiquities from the many cultures living there over thousands of years.
the contradictions of Khushal Khan Khattak
PUBLISHED September 21, 2025 History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme. This famous adage aptly frames the spirit of Warrior Poet: The Life, Times, and Legacy of Khushal Khan Khattak. History may not produce identical events, yet patterns of ambition, betrayal, resilience, and resistance echo across time. From the fall of empires to the … Read more
Fritz topples Alcaraz as Team World surge into Laver Cup lead
SAN FRANSICO: American Taylor Fritz shocked world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 6-2 as Team World swept all four matches at the Laver Cup on Saturday to power into the lead in the global tennis event. Fritz, ranked fifth in the world, notched his first victory over the Spanish superstar after three previous defeats, including … Read more
The handshake that never came
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav tosses the coin as Pakistan skipper Agha Salman looks on ahead of the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. Photo: PCB PUBLISHED September 21, 2025 When Pakistan and India are scheduled to meet, the whole cricketing world takes notice. It is not … Read more
Trump’s Tariffs on Switzerland Prompt Identity Crisis for Swiss Army Knife
[President Trump’s 39 percent tariff on Switzerland has forced some companies to consider whether they could produce in the United States while still retaining their Swiss identity.
U.N. Gathers Amid Its 80th Anniversary and a ‘Free Fall’
The wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan will hang over the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly next week in New York. So, too, will budget and identity crises.
The electric question
[ PUBLISHED September 21, 2025 The afternoon sun beats down on Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Faisal as traffic locks into yet another jam. In an old sedan, a driver taps the steering wheel, eyes fixed on the blinking fuel gauge. At more than Rs. 270 a litre, every refill feels heavier than the last. A few lanes over, … Read more
Ukraine Counterattacks, Scoring Rare, if Modest, Success in Northeast
The gains could help counter Moscow’s narrative that Russian advances are unstoppable and that Kyiv should settle for a peace deal, even if it means giving up territory.
A Maternity Ward in Chad Reaches Its Breaking Point as U.S. Aid Dries Up
The fallout of the war in Sudan has led to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, but aid to its victims is vanishing. Pregnant women’s lives are in the balance.
