As Gaza Deal Nears, Palestinians and Israelis Cheer — and Worry
With the agreement still unsigned, people in Gaza and Israel celebrated a possible end to two years of war, but hoped they were not doing so prematurely.
Month: October 2025
Big Investors Await Windfall From Trump’s Argentina Bailout
[The United States finalized a $20 billion lifeline for Argentina that will benefit Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s allies.
Two powerful explosions rock central Kabul
Two powerful explosions shook central Kabul Thursday evening, AFP journalists heard. The first deafening blast happened around 9:50 pm local time (1720 GMT) and was followed by a second explosion a few minutes later. “The incident is under investigation, but no casualties have been reported yet and everything is fine,” government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said … Read more
‘Soul on Fire’ Review: After Near Death, Rebuilding a Life
This adaptation of an autobiographical book by John O’Leary manages to be affecting despite its overly sentimental moments.
Security forces eliminate 30 terrorists behind Orakzai attack
Security forces have killed at least 30 terrorists involved in the martyrdom of Lieutenant Colonel Junaid Tariq, Major Tayyab Rahat, and nine soldiers a day earlier in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Orakzai district. “Those responsible for the Orakzai attack have been sent to hell,” security sources said on Thursday in a statement, adding that the operation targeted the … Read more
Oscar S. Wyatt Jr., Wily Texas Oilman, Is Dead at 101
[He made billions selling energy with his Coastal Corporation, courted presidents and dictators, and eventually went to prison for paying kickbacks to the Iraqi government.
Crypto Investor Known as ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Reaches Deal With Prosecutors
In the Trump administration’s latest example of dialing back cryptocurrency enforcement, Roger Ver agreed to pay about $48 million to end a tax fraud case.
A Crushing Year for Science in America
The Trump administration has sharply cut funding for scientific research and eliminated thousands of jobs. We spoke to scientists about the work that was lost.
What Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan Envisions
President Trump’s plan contains elements that Hamas has resisted in the past, and which may yet prove to be sticking points.
KE row resolved paving way for Saudi takeover
[ The government has managed to settle a row between Pakistani investor Sheharyar Chishti and Saudi shareholders in K-Electric (KE), as the latter steps down by giving majority stakes to a Saudi investor. In a major boost to Saudi-Pakistan investment relations, Prince Mansour Bin Mohammed Al Saud has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with … Read more