Social Security Workers Struggle to Meet Demand After DOGE Cuts
[After this year’s staffing cuts, some people wait for hours, others sail through. But overburdened field office workers carry the weight.
Month: September 2025
London’s Mayor Calls Trump Racist and Islamophobic After U.N. Comments
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, was responding to President Trump’s political attack on him during his speech at the United Nations on Tuesday.
Germany Woos Indian Workers Spooked by Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee
[Selling the prospect of high wages and stable migration rules, Germany’s ambassador to India makes a pitch to skilled Indian workers.
Tess Johnston, Diplomat Who Helped Preserve ‘Old Shanghai,’ Dies at 93
She worked in American consulates around the world but found a home in China’s “Paris of the East,” where she documented a vanishing colonial architecture.
Want a cheaper ride? Govt allows used car imports, but at a steep price
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee of the federal cabinet has approved the commercial import of used cars, but consumers are unlikely to benefit immediately due to a hefty 40% regulatory duty aimed at protecting local manufacturers. Under the new policy, only used cars less than five years old can be imported until June 30, 2026. … Read more
Zelensky Issues Call to Arms, Saying Global Institutions Have Failed
President Volodymyr Zelensky said more weapons were needed to defend his country and the free world, blaming Russia for spurring a dangerous new arms race.
Apple Postpones ‘Savant’ Show About Online Hate Groups
[Jessica Chastain, the show’s star and one of its producers, criticized the decision on social media on Wednesday.
Trump, Muslim leaders explore Gaza peace options
NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday met with eight leaders from Muslim and Arab countries, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, terming it his “most important meeting”. Also present in the meeting were Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin … Read more
Do Vaccines Cause Autism? And Other Questions, Answered.
It can be hard to sort through the conflicting and evolving information about vaccines. Here’s the latest guidance on Covid boosters, flu shots, childhood immunizations and more.
Jaffer Express suspended for three days after blast derails train
Pakistan Railways has suspended the Jaffer Express between Quetta and Peshawar for three days after a blast near Quetta damaged tracks and caused multiple coaches to derail, injuring several passengers, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The explosion occurred between Degari Cross Speedent and Sariab Railway Stations, damaging the track and derailing the engine and five coaches … Read more
