‘John Candy: I Like Me’ and the Challenge of Making a Film About a Nice Guy
More or less a standard-issue celebrity documentary, the movie lets us enjoy archival footage that might otherwise not be seen.
Month: October 2025
No talks with terrorists
Pakistan’s enigma, as it faces an uptick in terrorism, is owing to its failure to implement the National Action Plan. A spokesperson for the military yesterday pointed out that the gap in governance process in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, in particular, is responsible for the revulsion and its “cost is being paid by the blood of security forces”. … Read more
S&P and Nasdaq Slump as Stocks Fall on Trump China Tariff Threat
[The S&P 500 slumped more than 2 percent for the first time in six months, rattling investors after a long stretch of gains.
María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize Despite Trump’s Campaign
Ms. Machado galvanized a movement that independent analysts say won last year’s election, only to have it stolen by President Nicolás Maduro.
White House slams Nobel committee for snubbing Trump in Peace Prize decision
The White House on Friday criticized the Nobel Prize committee’s decision to grant the peace prize to a Venezuelan opposition leader instead of US President Donald Trump, who aggressively lobbied for the award and touted his role in brokering international ceasefire deals. “President Trump will continue making peace deals, ending wars, and saving lives. He … Read more
Pakistan brushes up a world record
L’Oréal Pakistan has made history as it officially hosted the World’s Largest Haircare Lesson, a Guinness World Record-breaking event held at Bahria Auditorium, Karachi, said a press released issued here on Thursday. This first-of-its-kind event in Pakistan was led by renowned haircare expert Saman Nomani, who delivered an engaging, step-by-step session on scalp health, cleansing … Read more
Gaza civil defence reports return of 200,000 residents after truce begins
Gaza’s civil defence agency said that approximately 200,000 people have returned to the north of the territory since a ceasefire took effect on Friday. “Approximately 200,000 people returned to northern Gaza today,” said Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the agency, a rescue force operating under Hamas authority. After two years of brutal war, the families of … Read more
EU grills Apple, Snapchat, YouTube over risks to children
The EU Friday demanded digital giants including Snapchat and YouTube explain how they are protecting children from online harm, as all but two member states signalled openness to restricting social media access for minors. The European Union has stringent rules regulating the digital space, including what children should be able to see, but there is … Read more
Democrats Praise Israel-Gaza Peace Deal, but Not Trump for Forging It
Most Democrats left President Trump conspicuously unmentioned as they cheered a potential end to the conflict, reflecting the tricky politics around the war and their party’s deep hostility to Mr. Trump.
Parisians Protest Shein’s First Physical Store
[As the Chinese online fast-fashion retailer prepares to open a physical space in a venerable department store, France pushes to stem the company’s presence in the country.