Understanding the Gaza Peace Deal
People on both sides seem hopeful, but sticking points remain. Here’s what we know about the agreement.
Month: October 2025
Nobel Prizes This Year Offer Three Cheers for Slow Science
The scientific Nobels announced this week — in Physiology or Medicine, Physics and Chemistry — honored achievements rooted in fundamental research from decades ago.
‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Review: Play Their Favorite Song
Jennifer Lopez comes up just a little short in a movie about the escapist power of musicals.
Pakistan’s biggest space event begins at IST
ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Space Technology (IST) has inaugurated World Space Week (WSW) 2025, marking Pakistan’s largest annual celebration of space science, technology, and innovation. Organized by the National Centre of GIS and Space Applications (NCGSA) under the patronage of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and in collaboration with the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere … Read more
Ruth Weiss, Who Chronicled Apartheid After Fleeing the Nazis, Dies at 101
Her life and work were shaped by confronting injustice in South Africa and Germany. “Blacks under apartheid — Jews under the swastika. Was it all that different?” she asked.
Inflation Report Will Be Released Despite Shutdown
[The Bureau of Labor Statistics is calling back some employees to produce the Consumer Price Index for September. That data is needed to calculate the annual cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security beneficiaries.
Shehbaz hails Gaza ceasefire deal as ‘historic opportunity’ for lasting Middle East peace
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday the announcement of an “agreement” that will bring an end to the genocide in Gaza is a historic opportunity to secure lasting peace in the Middle East. In a post on X, the premier praised US President Donald Trump’s leadership for steering months-long negotiations to this stage, calling … Read more
‘Roofman’ Review: Robbing McDonald’s, Stealing Hearts
Channing Tatum plays a spree-robber on the lam in Derek Cianfrance’s movie that can’t decide whether to celebrate his antics or denounce them.
Jail trials continue in May 9 cases
LAHORE: Jail trial proceedings were conducted at Kot Lakhpat Jail on Thursday in two separate cases against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers, including torching of police vehicles in Gulberg during the May 9 violence. Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Judge Arshad Javed presided over the hearings, during which attendance of both bailed and under-trial accused, including … Read more
Customers May Openly Carry Firearms in Florida’s Publix Stores, Company Says
[The supermarket chain said it was complying with state law, including a ruling last month that overturned a ban on openly carrying firearms.