Trump’s Tariffs Test Mark Carney’s Leadership in Canada
After a stunning election victory on an anti-Trump message, Prime Minister Mark Carney is adjusting to the realities of dealing with the United States. Critics call it capitulation.
Month: September 2025
G.O.P. Plan on Pesticides Faces Revolt From MAHA Moms
[The provision in the government funding bill could shield pesticide companies from billions of dollars in lawsuits.
When a Simple Swim Carries a Risk of Dangerous Illness
The parasitic infection schistosomiasis affects an estimated 200 million people globally, many of them children. But campaigns to identify and treat it face formidable hurdles.
TIFF 2025 features record number of Indigenous films
TORONTO: The Toronto International Film Festival featured a record number of films made by Indigenous people in Canada this year, a milestone celebrated by Indigenous artists who say the industry has long sidelined their voices. Several premieres featuring Indigenous talent were sold out, according to TIFF. Bretten Hannam, a L’nu filmmaker living in Nova Scotia, … Read more
India past Pakistan in grudge Asia Cup clash
DUBAI: Defending champions India overpowered Pakistan by seven wickets in a politically-charged Asia Cup Group A fixture in Dubai on Sunday, as fans thronged the stadium despite weeks of boycott calls in India and simmering tensions between the two neighbours. Pakistan’s batting once again faltered badly, collapsing to 127 for nine in their allotted overs, … Read more
Punjab rivers recede as flood enters Sindh
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued new figures on river flows with rivers seeing decreased levels at different points in Punjab, while Sindh braces for higher levels. NDMA has also warned of the new monsoon spell clouding the upper regions of the country to hit by September 16. In the River Chenab, the … Read more
Dust that spies, maps that talk, and dogs that code
When the dust listens back It started with an itch. Not the kind that comes from allergies or a cheap sweater, but the creeping suspicion that the air itself was paying attention. That’s when the headline hit: “Scientists develop smart dust — microscopic sensors that can drift through a room and report back.” Photo credits: … Read more
Nepal PM vows to meet protesters demands
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters’ demands to “end corruption” as she began work as interim prime minister, after “Gen Z” youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor. Sushila Karki, the 73-year-old former chief justice, has been tasked with restoring order and addressing protesters’ demands for a corruption-free future ahead of elections in six … Read more
Kirk shooting suspect not cooperating, says Utah governor
WASHINGTON: The man arrested in the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is not cooperating with authorities, but investigators are working to establish amotive for the shooting by talking to his friends and family, Utah Governor Spencer Cox said on Sunday. Cox said the accused gunman, Tyler Robinson, 22, would be formally charged on Tuesday. … Read more
Classical brilliance lights up Tehzeeb Festival
KARACHI: The 15th edition of the Tehzeeb Festival opened with soulful melodies and rare classical performances at the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) on Saturday evening. Held in collaboration with Tehzeeb Foundation, the two-day music festival is being hosted at the Zia Mohyeddin Theatre, drawing large crowds of music enthusiasts. The event kicked off … Read more
