Angella Ferguson, a Leader in Sickle Cell Anemia Research, Dies at 100
A Black female doctor when that was rare, she developed a diagnostic test for the disease that is still a standard tool, as well as treatment guidelines.
Month: January 2026
Angelina Jolie highlights 7-year-old’s death in Iran protests
Calls for ‘accountability for those responsible, and greater freedom for all those who are seeking it’ Hollywood star and humanitarian Angelina Jolie drew attention to the human toll of ongoing protests in Iran by sharing a poignant photo of a seven-year-old girl at her mother’s grave. The girl’s mother, Parisa Lashkari, 30, was reportedly killed … Read more
Islamabad to host Central Asian leaders
. President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev speaks during a conference. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: Islamabad is set to emerge as a key diplomatic hub next week as the presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan undertake separate official visits to Pakistan, reflecting the country’s expanding engagement with Central Asian states. According to official sources, the schedules and agendas … Read more
Plane Carrying Colombian Politicians Crashes in Area Contested by Rebels
The aircraft was carrying 15 people, and the authorities said there were no survivors.
Neha Karim Ullah receives major accolade
Spotify has announced dance-pop artist Neha Karim Ullah as the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for the first quarter of 2026, positioning her among a new wave of musicians shaping Pakistan’s contemporary music landscape. As part of the initiative, Neha appeared on Spotify’s Times Square billboard in New York City on January 22 and was featured across … Read more
New Zealand thrash India to end losing streak
NEW DELHI: New Zealand thumped India by 50 runs in the fourth Twenty20 International to earn their first win of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. Put in to bat, New Zealand struggled to build on the century opening stand between Tim Seifert (62) and Devon Conway (44) but still posted a commanding 215-7. … Read more
‘Awami Theatre Festival 2026’ continues to attract citizens
The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, the stage play “Wah Tera Kya Kehna” was presented on the sixth day of the Awami Theatre Festival 2026 at Auditorium II. The play was written by Shaukat Uttarkail and directed by Shabbir Bhatti. The cast included Abdullah Lala, Junaid Memon, Kamal Idris, Mehak Noor, Shahbaz Sanam, and Shanzay. … Read more
Geoff Mason, Sports Producer Thrust Into Covering Terrorism, Dies at 85
[He played a critical role in ABC Sports’s reporting on the attack by a Palestinian group at the 1972 Summer Games in Munich that left 11 Israeli team members dead.
Why the NORAD Cold War Pact Between the U.S. and Canada Is News
The State Department clarified comments made by the U.S. Ambassador to Canada that NORAD would be “altered” if that country did not purchase American F-35 jets.
Hillary Clinton and Tucker Carlson Speak at Saudi Business Forum
The Democrat and the hard-right commentator found at least one thing to agree upon as they spoke at a conference in Riyadh.
