Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Protests Are Happening to ‘Please’ Trump
After days of fierce protest in cities around Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the demonstrations as vandalism and wanton destruction.
Month: January 2026
Nothing Eased the Pain in His Chest. What Was Causing It?
Doctors ruled out a heart attack, but the patient had a sense that something was very wrong.
In the Path of a Raging Wildfire, a Luthier’s Precious Wood
Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the spruce and maple for string instruments worthy of Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel. Then he was forced to evacuate.
Real Madrid set up Clasico Super Cup final
Real Madrid edged out city rivals Atletico Madrid in Jeddah to set up a Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday. Photo: AFP RIYADH: Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a tight Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday to set up a Clasico final clash against rivals Barcelona.Fede … Read more
Arsenal miss chance to stretch lead
They settled for a goalless draw against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium AFP January 09, 2026 3 min read Liverpool are one of only two sides to beat Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal this season. Photo: AFP LONDON: Arsenal wasted the chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Liverpool came … Read more
With ‘The Rip,’ Netflix Makes an Exception for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
[The streaming giant agreed to pay the entire production crew of the pair’s new movie a bonus if the film performs well on the service.
30 years on, Sultan Rahi is still larger than life
ISLAMABAD: The 30th death anniversary of renowned Punjabi film actor Sultan Rahi is being observed today, Friday, January 9. He gave Pakistan a distinct identity on the global stage and emerged as one of the most celebrated heroes of Punjabi cinema during the 1980s. Sultan Rahi dominated the film industry for 15 years and set … Read more
PBSA names Qadir Memon as new president
He has widely travelled across the globe and actively participating in sports activities ISLAMABAD: Mr. Abdul Qadir Memon has been elected as President of the Pakistan Billiards & Snooker Association (PBSA) at the AGM held at Karachi Gymkhana Club, Karachi. Mr. Abdul Qadir Memon has served as Senior Vice President and Honorary Treasurer of PBSA … Read more
Venezuela Mourns the Dozens Who Died in U.S. Operation
For all Venezuelans, the nighttime raid opened a period of deep uncertainty. For the families of those killed, it meant the grim task of burying their relatives.
Riding the Roller Coaster Beat
Mekado Murphy, the assistant film editor for The New York Times, moonlights as the newspaper’s unofficial roller coaster correspondent.