What the U.S. Absence at COP30 Tells Us

new video loaded: What the U.S. Absence at COP30 Tells Us World leaders are meeting at the COP30 this week to discuss climate. The U.S. was not part of this meeting. Somini Sengupta, our international climate reporter, discusses what this absence means. By Somini Sengupta, Katrin Bennhold, Christina Thornell, Leila Medina and Stephanie Swart November … Read more

Japanese Festival celebrates cultural harmony

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KARACHI: The Consulate-General of Japan hosted the Japanese Festival 2025 in Karachi, attracting a lively audience of students, youth, and leading social and business personalities who gathered to celebrate Japanese culture and its growing appeal in Pakistan. The festival opened with a welcoming address by Japan’s Consul-General Hattori Masaru, who praised the public’s enthusiasm for … Read more

15 school heads under scrutiny for budget misuse

HYDERABAD: The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department has issued show-cause notices to headmasters of 15 government schools in Hyderabad, demanding explanations for alleged misuse of school-specific budget (SSB) funds during the current fiscal year 2025-26, up to October 30, 2025. The department has directed the concerned officials to respond within seven days, clarifying why … Read more