Jerome Cohen, Lawyer Who Saw a Future in China, Dies at 95
After pioneering the study of Chinese law in America, he was among the first foreigners to practice commercial law in China, and spoke out about human rights.
Month: September 2025
Of handshakes and Rafales
Modi's madman Hindutva ideology and political extremism has taken over Indian cricket. The gentleman's game has been turned into a third class Indian soap with its characteristic overdramatic, zooming in and out scenes of slaps and stares. The Indian cricket team has left no grays. They have acted blatantly and shamelessly to hurt the spirit … Read more
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Pulse, a proactive daily feed for users
OpenAI has introduced a new feature, ChatGPT Pulse, designed to provide users with a proactive daily feed of personalized updates. Launched in preview for Pro subscribers on mobile, Pulse compiles information overnight using context from users’ chats and optional app connections, such as Gmail and Google Calendar. Each morning, subscribers are presented with a digest … Read more
At least 36 dead, over 50 injured in stampede at Indian actor-politician Vijay’s rally, minister says
At least 36 people were killed and more than 50 injured on Saturday in a stampede at a rally held by Tamil actor Vijay, who is campaigning for election, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu said. Chief Minister MK Stalin said eight children and 16 women were among the 36 people who died in the … Read more
Neil Kraft, Visionary Adman Who Sold ‘a Mood and a Lifestyle,’ Dies at 67
[His ads for Calvin Klein and others captured a fizzy moment in the 1980s and ’90s, featuring celebrities like the young rapper Marky Mark wearing nothing but underwear and a grin.
Stampede at Actor’s Political Rally Kills at Least 36 People in India
The stampede took place at an event for Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, the popular actor known professionally as Vijay. A health official said the toll was likely to rise.
Handshake spat bad for cricket, says Pakistan captain ahead of India final
Political tension and on-field friction have stalked the teams at the regional tournament following a deadly military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours in May. India angered Pakistan by not shaking hands in either of the first two meetings between the teams in the UAE. Unbeaten India won comfortably in the group stage and did so … Read more
Iranians Brace for Economic Impact of New U.N. Sanctions
Already suffering a 40 percent inflation rate and critical shortages of power and water, many in Iran expect conditions to get worse.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Is Expected to Make Rare Visit to Egypt
Ambassador Mike Huckabee is to travel to Cairo for talks that officials said would focus on the Gaza war and tensions between Israel and Egypt.
Karachi welcomes country’s first Floating Mangrove Biodiversity Park
KARACHI: City Mayor Murtaza Wahab has inaugurated the Mangrove Biodiversity Park at Korangi Creek – a project that marks the establishment of the country’s first floating park dedicated to mangroves. Developed in collaboration with the Sindh Forest Department, the park will promote environmental awareness and conservation efforts. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Friday, the … Read more
