What Makes a Martyr?
Since his death, Charlie Kirk has become a powerful symbol for the far right.
Month: October 2025
The Chicago Rat Hole Was Not Made by a Rat
A statistical analysis of an infamous indentation in a sidewalk suggested a 99 percent likelihood that another rodent made the mark.
Trump Says He May Give Tomahawks to Ukraine. Is He Bluffing?
President Trump’s threats to provide the missiles to Ukraine, whether he follows through on them or not, are a sign of his growing frustration with Moscow.
Japan makes waves with friendly win over Brazil
TOKYO: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu told his players to celebrate their 3-2 friendly win over Brazil on Tuesday but warned it would paint a target on their backs at next year’s World Cup. Japan claimed their first win over Brazil after roaring back in the second half to stun Carlo Ancelotti’s side in Tokyo. Japan … Read more
RDA inflows reach $11.1 billion
KARACHI: The Roshan Digital Account (RDA) received funds amounting to $11.1 billion by the end of September 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The RDA has witnessed a modest increase in both funds received and new accounts opened. On a month-on-month basis, investments rose by 20%, while accounts increased by 16%. This … Read more
E.P.A. Canceled $20 Million Flood Protection Grant to Alaska, Parts of Which Just Flooded
The remote village of Kipnuk planned to use the money to protect against flooding. On Sunday, it was inundated.
Asian Art Museum in San Francisco Spotlights a Joyful, Rave-Themed Show
This fall, the museum opens a rave-themed show, highlighting work by women and queer artists of the West Asian diaspora.
Italian Pro-Palestinian activists clash with police ahead of World Cup Qualifier
They all ask that football’s world governing body FIFA exclude Israel from international competition ITALY: Italy’s 2026 World Cup qualifier with Israel was prefaced by clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and police on Tuesday as thousands of people marched through Udine in anger at the hosting of a match they felt should not be played. The … Read more
Court issues non-bailable warrant for Aleema
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi on Tuesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan after she failed to appear in court following the rejection of her exemption request. ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah issued the warrant, stating that “repeated failure to appear despite summons constitutes obstruction of judicial proceedings.” On Sept 18, ATC … Read more
Google to invest $15b in India, build largest AI hub outside US
India’s Information Technology Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, thanked Google for the investment. PHOTO: PIXABAY Google said Tuesday it will invest $15 billion in India over the next five years, as it announced a giant data centre and artificial intelligence base in the country. “It is the largest AI hub that we are investing in anywhere outside … Read more