Death Toll Rises to 28 After Landfill Collapse in the Philippines
Rescuers in Cebu City have recovered 28 bodies from a garbage mound that collapsed last week. The search continues for eight missing people.
Month: January 2026
Why Some NYCHA Residents Are Getting Induction Stoves
A pilot program in Housing Authority apartments will offer the trendy stoves, which improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.
8 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.
Bushra Bibi’s daughter moves LHC seeking permission to meet mother
Lahore High Court. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: The daughter of Bushra Bibi approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday seeking permission to meet her mother, who is currently incarcerated at Adiala Jail. Mubashra Khawar Maneka filed the petition through Lahore High Court Bar Association President Asif Naswana. The Punjab government, the Superintendent of Adiala Jail, … Read more
Ted Sarandos Says Critics Just Misunderstand Netflix
[The company’s co-chief executive sat down for an extensive interview for the first time since announcing plans to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s film and TV business.
Hiking the Drakensberg, South Africa’s Highest Mountain Range
About 200 miles from Johannesburg, the Drakensberg region offers a breathtaking landscape of stark ridges and green valleys.
Trump Wants to Halt Almost All Coal Plant Shutdowns. It Could Get Messy.
[Even as administration officials vowed this week to head off scheduled retirements, some aging plants are now breaking, and costs could run to the billions.
Awami Theatre Festival 2026 to begin in Karachi on January 22
Organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan, it will feature free theatre performances in multiple regional languages The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, has announced the return of its annual Awami Theatre Festival, which will run from January 22 to February 15, 2026, featuring a month-long programme of free theatrical performances in multiple regional languages. … Read more
ECP suspends 159 members of parliament, provincial assemblies for failing to submit asset details
NA speaker directs suspended members to leave House as members barred from proceedings until statements submitted ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended 159 members of parliament and provincial assemblies for their failure to submit statements of their assets and liabilities. The suspension affects 32 National Assembly members, 50 members of the Punjab … Read more