Jakarta Overtakes Tokyo as World’s Largest City, UN Report Says
The capital of Indonesia surpassed Tokyo as the world’s most populous city after the United Nations overhauled how it measures urban populations.
Month: November 2025
Her Face Is on a Nigerian Bank Note. But Her Work Is Rarely Seen.
A show focused on Ladi Kwali and other Black female potters is a revelation.
Pakistan, India to face off in group stage of T20 World Cup: ICC
It will be the first time the two teams play each other since their three heated contests at the 2025 Asia Cup in UAE Shaheen Shah Afridi, right, of Pakistan speaks to Abhishek Sharma of India and Shubman Gill of India during the Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on … Read more
PSG court hearing on Mbappe league ruling set for February
France star claimed 263 million euros and the club responded by demanding he pay them 440m euros The hearing is related to the beginning of the dispute in September 2024 when Kylian Mbappe, who left for Real Madrid on a free transfer, claimed 55 million euros from Paris Saint-Germain in unpaid wages and bonuses. Photo: … Read more
The Tourism Slump Squeezes Navajo Nation Parks Like Monument Valley
Things were looking up last year at pandemic-battered Navajo Nation parks like Monument Valley. Then their lifeblood, foreign visitors, slowed to a trickle.
Taiwan unveils $40bn defence budget to counter rising pressure from China
Taiwan will introduce a $40-billion supplementary defence budget to underscore its determination to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from China, President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and political pressure over the past five years to assert its … Read more
Deadly Flooding in Thailand Prompts Rescues and Evacuations
The military sent troops, helicopters and boats to rescue stranded people. At least 33 people have been killed and more than two million displaced over the past week.
5 Books to Help You Disconnect From Your Phone
These five titles, recommended by therapists and researchers, can help you curb the urge to scroll.
‘Zootopia 2’ Review: Natural Habitats, Expanded
A sequel to the 2016 hit, this movie about an animal metropolis takes on an even messier social allegory than the first one, while building out a wider (if bloated) universe.
Ronaldo can play in 2026 World Cup opener as FIFA ‘suspend’ ban
Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a red card after appearing to swing an elbow at Ireland defender Dara O’Shea during a World Cup qualifier earlier this month. Photo: AFP LISBON: Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup after global football governing body FIFA gave him a partially “suspended” … Read more
