BP Names New Boss After Its C.E.O. Steps Down
[Meg O’Neill of Australia’s Woodside Energy will lead the London energy giant, replacing Murray Auchincloss, who will exit after less than two years in the role.
Month: December 2025
Australia Mourns the Youngest Victim of the Bondi Beach Shooting
Sydney’s devastated Jewish community gathered for the funeral of “Matilda Bee,” an ebullient, smiling 10-year-old girl.
where Karachi turned up the volume
KARACHI: The moment I stepped into Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped event, it stopped feeling like a brand activation and instantly turned into a full-blown music party. The bass greeted me first, subtle yet deliberate, setting the mood as neon lights reflected off the crowd moving instinctively to the rhythm. This wasn’t an event meant to be … Read more
ATC begins proclaimed offender proceedings against CM Afridi
Afridi faces multiple FIRs, arson charges linked to protests, with separate cybercrime cases pending Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. Photo: X The Anti Terrorism Court in Islamabad began proclaimed offender proceedings on Thursday against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and several other accused persons. On court orders, notices summoning the accused were displayed at … Read more
At Tokyo Zoo, Visitors Worry Pandas Could Be China’s Next Target
Pandas have stood for friendship between China and Japan since 1972. But the last two are about to go, and a dispute over Taiwan could get in the way of sending more.
Birthrates Are Falling, but Don’t Blame Dogs in Strollers
New research suggests that having a pet can actually make people more likely to become parents.
Reiner’s son awaiting court appearance on murder charges
LOS ANGELES: The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner could be medically cleared to appear in court as soon as Wednesday to face charges over the killing of his parents, the man’s lawyer said. Nick Reiner, 32, who has a history of substance abuse stretching back to his teenage years, is facing two counts … Read more
E.U. Leaders Debate Plan for Ukraine Financed by Frozen Russian Assets
The European Council convenes on Thursday, and at stake is a contentious deal to back Ukraine and its war effort in 2026 and 2027.
UN, aid agencies warn Israel’s policies threaten Gaza relief operations
Ongoing re-registration process has left millions of dollars’ worth of essential supplies stuck outside of the strip June 5, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS The United Nations and aid groups warned on Wednesday that humanitarian operations in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, were at risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a “vague, … Read more
China Is Feeling Strong and Senses an American Retreat
[Beijing is using its messaging tools to show off its prowess at building infrastructure and project power, taking advantage of what it says is “deep anxiety” in U.S. policies.