Art and Data Team Up Against Climate Change
Some artists offer a glimpse of a future that is already occurring in some climates. Others imagine a world past the point of survival.
Month: October 2025
Trump’s Tariff Fight With China Means Trouble for a Vast Wilderness in Brazil
Brazilian farmers are lobbying to roll back deforestation restrictions in order to sell more soybeans to the huge Chinese market.
Palestinian artist turns woodwork into a map of memory and resistance
From his Georgia workshop, Hamza Arman carves the pain and history of Gaza into art to confront loss UNITED STATES: Palestinian artist Hamza Arman, 40, has turned his craft into both a personal outlet and a political statement. Arman creates detailed woodwork featuring maps of Palestinian territories to process the emotional toll of the war … Read more
Rain stops Sri Lanka’s momentum in New Zealand washout at World Cup
Nilakshika Silva’s record-breaking blitz and Athapaththu’s return to form light up Colombo clash Sri Lanka had done the hard yards, posting a competitive 258-6 before rain washed out their match against New Zealand. PHOTO: AFP COLOMBO: Sri Lanka and New Zealand were forced to share the points in their Women’s World Cup fixture after heavy … Read more
HEC announces new dates for ETC tests
Higher Education Commission. PHOTO: FILE The Higher Education Commission’s Education Testing Council (ETC) has announced the rescheduling of admission and recruitment tests. The Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT), the Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) for both MS/MPhil and PhD programs, and the AML/CFT Recruitment Test, originally scheduled for October 11-12, 2025, have all been moved … Read more
Raila Odinga, Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Dies at 80
A pivotal political leader who helped usher in multiparty democracy, he ran unsuccessfully for the presidency five times.
FinMin pitches Pakistan’s green growth vision at World Bank forum
[ Aurangzeb outlines agri-finance reforms, climate resilience to drive private sector growth, exports In Washington, during the sidelines of the IMF World Bank Annual Meetings, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addressed a high-level World Bank panel titled “AgriConnect: Farms, Firms, and Finance for Jobs,” spotlighting Pakistan’s push to modernize its agricultural sector while confronting climate risks. … Read more
Sarwat Gilani opens up about Jawani Phir Nahi Aani experience
The actor revealed she was sidelined during the making and promotion of the hit film series Renowned actor Sarwat Gilani has opened up about her unpleasant experience working on the Jawani Phir Nahi Aani film series, revealing what she described as unprofessional and dismissive behavior from the production team led by Humayun Saeed and director … Read more
Shaheen Afridi likely to be rested for T20Is against South Africa
Shadab Khan resumes training but remains unavailable for Pakistan’s upcoming series It is likely that fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will be rested to manage his workload. PHOTO: AFP KARACHI: There are growing considerations to rest Shaheen Shah Afridi for the T20I series against South Africa. Although Shadab Khan has resumed practice, he will not … Read more
Merino double helps Spain thrash Bulgaria
De la Fuente’s side cruise to a flawless fourth win, edging closer to World Cup qualification Spain midfielder Mikel Merino celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria. PHOTO: AFP VALLADOLID: Spain moved a step closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 4-0 win over … Read more