Ivan Klima, Czech Novelist Who Chafed Under Totalitarian Regimes, Dies at 94
A writer, dissident, teacher and critic, the author was deeply affected by an early experience of his life: incarceration as a boy in a concentration camp near Prague.
Month: October 2025
From scapegoat to centre of care: MoltyFoam’s new TVC champions
In Pakistani households, the birth of a child is always a time of celebration. Families gather, sweets are shared, and prayers are offered for the newborn’s future. The baby instantly becomes the centre of attention, as they should. But in the glow of this joy, the mother, who has endured the struggles of pregnancy and … Read more
Sana Mir responds after Indian fans seek her removal from commentary
Former Pakistan women’s cricket captain Sana Mir has responded to criticism from Indian fans after her on-air remarks during the ongoing Women’s World Cup, urging everyone not to politicise the issue. Mir, who is part of the ICC’s commentary panel, came under fire after she said during Pakistan’s match against Bangladesh that batter Natalia Pervaiz … Read more
Hamas hardline ally signals support for Gaza peace plan
Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a hardline ally of Hamas that also holds hostages, on Saturday endorsed the group’s response to a US plan to end the war in Gaza – a move that could help pave the way for the release of Israelis still held by both parties. Hamas, the Palestinian group that controls Gaza, on … Read more
Sanae Takaichi Is Likely to Be Japan’s Next Leader. Who Is She?
Ms. Takaichi would be Japan’s first female prime minister in a country where women are drastically underrepresented at the highest levels of power.
Colbert shares ’emotional moment’ in his career
Stephen Colbert has shared how he broke the news of The Late Show’s cancellation to his staff and audience, describing it as one of the most difficult moments of his career. Speaking during a joint appearance with Jimmy Kimmel, Colbert explained that he first learned the news on July 16 from their shared manager, James … Read more
Marsh’s unbeaten century powers Australia to series win over New Zealand
Mitchell Marsh played a captain’s knock with a stunning maiden T20I century, guiding Australia to a three-wicket win over New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Saturday. The victory sealed a 2-0 series triumph for the visitors. Chasing 157, Australia were cruising at 62 for 1 before James Neesham turned the game around with a fiery … Read more
Sam Altman looks to boost OpenAI’s infrastructure in Asia and the Middle East
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has embarked on a global fundraising initiative spanning East Asia and the Middle East, seeking financing and manufacturing partners to meet the company’s demand for its computing capacity, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the meetings. Altman has held discussions since late September in Taiwan, South … Read more
Unions, employers sue to block Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee plan
A coalition of unions, employers and religious groups filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump’s bid to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly-skilled foreign workers. The lawsuit filed in federal court in San Francisco is the first to challenge a proclamation Trump issued two weeks ago announcing the fee … Read more
Your Wealthiest Friend Has a Private Concierge
[The services, which can cost more than $50,000 a year, make impossible dinner reservations and finagle special treatment. In certain circles, they’ve become a common luxury.