What’s Next for Cuba, Now That Its Main Oil Supplier Is Gone?
[The Soviet Union was Cuba’s benefactor for decades. Venezuela took up the slack, and Mexico has supplied “humanitarian aid.” But the world is changing rapidly, our columnist says.
Month: January 2026
Carrick given Manchester derby baptism
Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United against Manchester City. Photo: AFP/File MANCHESTER: Michael Carrick has the chance to make a fine first impression to his short-term stint as Manchester United manager by derailing local rivals Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge on Saturday. City, meanwhile, have the chance to cut the gap on leaders … Read more
KSE-100 soars 3,600 points as bulls dominate on geopolitical calm
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed on a strong bullish note on Friday with the KSE-100 Index settling at 185,099, up 3,643 points as geopolitical calm fuelled market momentum. “Market momentum strengthened as geopolitical uncertainty eased following the US President’s statement indicating reduced chances of escalation in the Middle East, prompting across-the-board buying,” said Ali … Read more
How Greenland Is Reacting to Trump’s Threats
new video loaded: How Greenland Is Reacting to Trump’s Threats Our reporter Jeffrey Gettleman is on the ground in Greenland, seeing how people have reacted to Trump’s desire to take it over. He and our senior writer Katrin Bennhold discuss what Greenland means to the United States, Denmark and Greenlanders. By Katrin Bennhold, Jeffrey Gettleman, … Read more
Michael Saylor’s Creative Bitcoin Strategy Isn’t Working
[Michael Saylor’s financial alchemy thrust an ordinary software company, Strategy, into the center of the crypto frenzy. It all worked spectacularly, until now.
Antiwar Russians in Europe Learn That They Must Watch Their Words
A backlash over a rant against Ukrainian officials has raised questions about Eastern Europe’s welcome of Russian dissidents.
Your Tax Refund Could Be Taken if You’ve Defaulted on Student Loans: What to Know
[Millions of people are at risk of the government’s seizing their refunds to pay what is owed on student loans.
What Is ‘Metabolic Health,’ and Why Does It Matter?
The definition is tricky, but the effects of poor metabolic health are clear — and can wreak havoc on the body.
AFCON good preparation for Egypt
CASABLANCA: Egypt might be disappointed with failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final but coach Hossam Hassan said on Friday it had been a good experience ahead of the World Cup later this year.Egypt lost in Wednesday’s semi-final to Senegal in Tangier but on Saturday will play Nigeria for the bronze medal at … Read more
Arsenal building momentum, Arteta
LONDON: Arsenal’s consistent performance should convince the players that they can achieve something historic this season, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday, with the club in contention for four trophies.Arteta’s men, who finished second in the English top-flight in the past three seasons, have a six-point lead at the top of the standings and have … Read more