Eurovision Tightens Voting Rules to Tamp Down on Government Influence
In this year’s contest, a campaign by Israel to encourage voting for its entrant drew criticism.
Month: November 2025
Top Fed Official Boosts Odds of a December Rate Cut
[John C. Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said the central bank had scope to lower borrowing costs ‘in the near term.’
6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
Why 40,000 Karachi families refused polio vaccine
Forty thousand Karachi families refused polio vaccines this year. In a city where the virus circulates through every district, those refusals represent the gap between Pakistan’s impressive polio infrastructure and its inability to close the final mile of eradication. Pakistan has cut polio cases by more than 99.6% since 1994—from 20,000 annual cases to just … Read more
South Africans Seize on G20 Summit to Air Their Nation’s Ills
Johannesburg this weekend will host the first G20 meeting on African soil. Protesters are using the moment to draw attention to domestic problems.
Buying a House Is Expensive. But There Are Some Ways to Rein In Costs.
[The Trump administration has proposed 50-year and “portable” mortgages to make home buying more affordable. But housing experts offer other suggestions.
‘Toy Story’ at 30: Animation Has Never Been the Same
The Pixar Era kicked off 30 years ago with the first installment of the popular franchise. It’s given us countless hits, but something has also been lost.
International Masters Cricket Council Over-40 T20 WC trophy unveiled in Karachi
Pakistan squad for the event is led by former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq, with Fawad Alam as vice captain The trophy for the IMC Over-40 T20 Cricket World Cup 2025 was officially unveiled at a media briefing ceremony held at a local hotel in Karachi, marking the commencement of a historic event set to begin tomorrow. … Read more
Israeli raid near Ramallah kills two Palestinian teenagers
Forces shot two teens in Kfar Aqab; both later died of their wounds, the Palestinian health ministry said Relatives of one of two Palestinians, who were killed in an Israeli raid, react near their body ahead of their funeral, at a hospital in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank November 21, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli … Read more
European Leaders Back Zelensky After U.S. Plan Leaves Them Out
The 28-point proposal would require Kyiv to surrender territory, reduce the size of its army and relinquish some weaponry, according to officials familiar with the proposal.
