Mohammad Bakri, 72, Outspoken Palestinian Actor and Director, Dies
His work, including the 2002 documentary “Jenin, Jenin,” exposed the often harsh realities of life experienced by his fellow Arabs in Israel.
Month: December 2025
Most of Iran Shuts Down as Government Grapples With Protests and Economy
Amid mounting street protests, businesses, universities and government offices stayed closed Wednesday under government orders, in 21 of 31 provinces, including the Tehran.
Emmanuel Macron Backs Social Media Restrictions for Children
French lawmakers are expected next month to discuss a ban on social media for children. In his New Year’s Eve address, the French president restated his support for restricting their access.
Brazil legend Roberto Carlos undergoes emergency heart surgery
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack that required emergency surgery earlier this week, Spanish media reported on Wednesday. The 52-year-old former left-back, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history, was on vacation in Brazil when he visited a hospital in São … Read more
Rawalpindi police tighten security for New Year celebrations
Rawalpindi Police have implemented a comprehensive security plan to ensure public safety on the occasion of the New Year, with strict measures in place to prevent aerial firing, fireworks, and one-wheeling. More than 5,000 police officers and personnel have been deployed to perform security duties, while over 850 traffic wardens remain on duty to ensure … Read more
New Year’s 2026 Celebrations Around the World: Photos and Videos
See how people across the globe celebrated.
Research Library at NASA’s Goddard Space and Flight Center to Close Friday
Holdings from the library at the Goddard Space Flight Center, which includes unique documents from the early 20th century to the Soviet space race, will be warehoused or thrown out.
Venezuela Detains Americans Amid Growing U.S. Pressure
The number of American citizens held in Venezuela has grown since the start of the U.S. military and economic campaign against President Nicolás Maduro.
Pakistan stuck in transition in 2025
MIXED YEAR: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Saim Ayub join their team-mates to celebrate a wicket. Photo: PCB KARACHI: If 2025 had a single defining theme for Pakistan cricket, it was imbalance. The senior men’s side hovered between promise and frustration, rarely terrible but seldom convincing, while the country’s younger teams delivered trophies, belief and … Read more
World toasts end of 2025 amid Trump tariffs, Gaza truce
Sydney, Bangkok, and Tokyo lead global celebrations as the world says goodbye to a record-hot year Fireworks light up the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during New Year s Day celebrations in Sydney on January 1, 2026. Photo: AFP People around the world toasted the end of 2025, bidding farewell … Read more
