Book Review: ‘What’s With Baum?,’ by Woody Allen
In “What’s With Baum?,” an anxious, jealous and thrice-married writer finds himself stranded in a culture that wants more “schmaltz,” less “wisdom.”
Month: September 2025
PSG star Dembele tipped to beat Yamal to win Ballon d’Or
PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele is tipped to hold off Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and win the men’s Ballon d’Or on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati’s chances of claiming a third straight women’s prize hang in the balance. The cream of world football will gather at the Theatre du Chatelet in central Paris to discover … Read more
Pak-Saudi defence pact: an old brotherhood recast for a dangerous age
Years ago, I was meeting the Saudi Ambassador as my job while in service. He told me that during his pre-departure protocol meeting with the King, his majesty wagged his finger at him to emphasise the importance of Pak-Saudi ties. So, after decades of groundwork, that bilateralism has been at last formalised into a ‘Strategic … Read more
Do You Want a New Job, or Just Some External Validation?
[Plus, how to gently tell your boss you have a better way of doing things.
The High School Teacher Leading Mexico’s ‘Fashion Police’
A teacher and journalist has gained a large following for highlighting the apparent luxury items worn by politicians. It has also earned him high-profile detractors.
This Geriatrics Training Program Escaped the Ax. For Now.
The Trump administration has restored promised funds to a program that teaches people in health care how to work with aging Americans.
How Real Can a Fashion Mag Get?
[Noah Johnson, the new editor of Highsnobiety, wants to bring the glossy down to earth.
Born Again’ renewed for Season 3
Marvel Studios has confirmed that Daredevil: Born Again will return for a third season, with cameras set to roll in early 2026. The announcement ends months of speculation over the show’s future, following mixed signals from cast members and executives. Brad Winderbaum, Marvel’s head of streaming, television and animation, revealed the news in an interview … Read more
Messi brace lifts Miami in 3-2 MLS win over DC United
MIAMI: Superstar Lionel Messi scored two superb goals and created another as Inter Miami beat DC United 3-2 on Saturday to inch closer to an MLS Cup playoff berth. Amid indications this week from sources close to the club that Messi is poised to sign a contract extension that would keep him in Miami at … Read more
Rethinking global governance in a chaotic world
PUBLISHED September 21, 2025 The UN Charter is based on the principle of sovereign equality of all member states. In practice, however, this ideal has been compromised. Power remains concentrated in the hands of a few, with the strongest nations bending the system to their will — and at their whim — giving rise to … Read more
