Why Bank C.E.O.s Like Jamie Dimon See Economic Trouble Ahead
[Wall Street giants are reporting blowout results for their most recent quarter. But they are getting worried about what lies ahead.
Month: October 2025
Belarus Is as Repressive as Ever. Why Is the U.S. Warming Up to It?
Analysts say they are unsure what the Trump administration hopes to get out of its gifts and concessions to Belarus’s autocratic leader, a close ally of Russia.
Chai’s colonial past, exploitative production
PUBLISHED October 15, 2025 In the words of Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, arrested by Islamabad after foiled Balakot strikes in 2019, the tea in Pakistan is “fantastic”. The act of serving tea to even those we consider our enemies in hospitality sheds light on how important chai is to Pakistani people. The per capita consumption of … Read more
PM did not meet Netanyahu at Egypt Summit
Shehbaz Sharif shaking hands with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt, alongside Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev [Source: X] A photo circulating on social media claims that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a recent summit. The post sparked outrage, with users calling it … Read more
HBO Max officially launches in 15 new markets including Pakistan
Subscribers create up to five personalized profiles, including kid-friendly accounts with parental controls Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform HBO Max has officially launched in 15 new countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Macau, Sri Lanka, and Ukraine, expanding its footprint across Asia and Europe. The service, long-awaited by local fans of HBO’s globally acclaimed shows, is … Read more
First Burials to Be Held for Israelis Returned From Gaza
Hamas has handed over the bodies of eight people, but says it is struggling to find the remains of others in Gaza after two years of war.
Syria’s New Leaders Are Talking to Russia, a Former Enemy
President Ahmed al-Shara is making his first trip to Moscow, which backed the regime his rebels overthrew. Both sides have reasons to put the past aside.
A Beginner’s Guide to Indoor Cycling
When it’s too cold to go outside, you can still get a good cardio workout on a stationary bike. But you need to do it correctly.
40 Years After ‘The Goonies,’ Fans Still Flock to Astoria, Oregon
Astoria, Ore., the setting of the classic 1985 teen movie, invites fans to follow their inner adventurer and explore a scenic corner of the Northwest.
Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth
Szoboszlai’s stoppage-time strike keeps qualification hopes alive for resilient Hungary Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal against Hungary at Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon. PHOTO: REUTERS LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals but Hungary grabbed a late 2-2 draw to stop Portugal from reaching next summer’s tournament with … Read more