Greenpeace’s Fight With Pipeline Giant Exposes a Legal Loophole
A court filing by a group with deep ties to the pipeline company Energy Transfer raises questions about the growing use of amicus briefs in litigation.
Month: December 2025
Billy Crystal, Larry David and Others Remember Rob Reiner as a ‘Master Story Teller’
A group of prominent figures issued a statement memorializing Mr. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. “We were their friends, and we will miss them forever.”
Australia Shooting Is a Reminder of Islamic State’s Power to Inspire Attacks
ISIS is too weakened to seize territory, experts said, but its ability to churn out propaganda aimed at provoking violence against the West persists.
Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
ON TOP: Ousmane Dembele scored 35 goals in all competitions as Paris Saint-Germain claimed a French league and cup double as well as Champions League glory. Photo: AFP/File PARIS: France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele won the men’s FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati … Read more
Consumer confidence falls in Pakistan amid rising prices and job concerns
[ A trader counts Pakistani rupee notes at a currency exchange booth in Peshawar, Pakistan December 3, 2018. REUTERS Consumer confidence in Pakistan fell sharply in the first quarter of FY2025–26, reflecting caution among households even as overall sentiment remains stronger than last year. The Consumer Confidence Index dropped to 86.4 from 96.2 in the … Read more
Karachi builders threaten citywide construction shutdown over extortion
Construction being done by the Association of Builders and Developers. Photo: REUTERS The Association of Builders and Developers has issued a one-month ultimatum to the government over rising incidents of extortion and kidnapping for ransom, warning that construction activities across the city will be shut down from January 15, 2026, if the situation does not … Read more
South Africa Arrests Workers Processing U.S. Refugee Applications
Seven Kenyans were detained for working in the country illegally, officials said. The arrests came amid rising tensions after the United States prioritized white Afrikaners seeking asylum.
PSX ends choppy session slightly lower amid mixed cues
[ The index oscillated between an intra-day high of 171,392.63 and a low of 169,230.50, before closing at 169,933.85 Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange remained choppy throughout the session, as the market struggled to find clear direction amid a mix of positive macroeconomic developments and sector-specific concerns. The benchmark KSE-100 index ended slightly in … Read more
Why Does Rosacea Get Worse As You Age?
Scientists aren’t entirely sure what causes rosacea, or why it intensifies as you get older, but they have some theories.
‘Paddington: The Musical’: At Just 4 Feet, He’s London’s Biggest New Stage Star
Audiences are falling in love with the title character in “Paddington: The Musical.” Bringing such a beloved bear to the stage was “a huge responsibility,” the show’s director said.