Kanchha Sherpa, Last Member of the Team That First Conquered Everest, Dies at 92
A trip to India to find work led to a career climbing the world’s highest mountain.
Month: October 2025
China backs Pakistan-Afghanistan truce, calls for lasting restraint
PM says Pakistan has “retaliated” after losing patience with Afghanistan over militant attacks Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shakes hands with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang in Beijing. Photo: APP China supports countries in exercising restraint and realising a full and lasting ceasefire, its foreign ministry said on Thursday, when asked about Pakistan and Afghanistan agreeing … Read more
Coco Fusco Gets Her First U.S. Survey, Long After Shaking the Art World
She broke out in 1992, with a work that drew a lot of heat — and brought her fame. Now, El Museo del Barrio is exploring the Cuban American artist’s life and legacy outside the cage.
Gaza war – winning and losing
. The writer is a geopolitical analyst. She also writes at globaltab.net and tweets @AneelaShahzad The upright never defeat evil, but they pretty much expose it. But evil, when exposed, even when drenched in ignominy, raises itself from its lewd bottomness, with the power of its dishonesty and deviousness, to heights of vainglory and fanfare … Read more
A History of the C.I.A.’s Involvement in Latin America, From Bay of Pigs to Chile Coups
For much of the 20th century, the C.I.A. devised plots to overthrow governments, kill high-profile leaders or arm dissident groups.
Brash Investor in Global Soccer Clubs Is Charged With Fraud
[Josh Wander, a Miami businessman, drew scrutiny after buying soccer teams on three continents through 777 Partners, which collapsed after facing spiraling accusations of wrongdoing.
Oscar Wilde Gets His Library Card Back, 125 Years After His Death
The Irish writer was barred in 1895 after being convicted of gross indecency. On Thursday, the British Library will hand over a symbolic new card to his grandson.
Hacked Airport P.A. Systems Broadcast Anti-Trump and Pro-Hamas Messages
[The hacks at four North American airports raised fresh concerns over the security of noncritical but highly visible airport infrastructure. The airports said the disruption was minimal.
Diane Keaton Died of Pneumonia, Death Certificate Says
A death certificate released Thursday said that the Oscar-winning actor died on Oct. 11 of bacterial pneumonia.
Super tax amount clearly defined, companies must pay: SC
Justices discuss no discrimination in tax, clarify super tax is separate from final tax regime The Supreme Court of Pakistan. PHOTO: APP/FILE Supreme Court Judge Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked that the super tax law clearly defines the taxable profit threshold, stating, “Companies must pay only what is legally due.” A five-member bench heard petitions … Read more