What to Know About the Rafah Border Crossing in Gaza
The only crossing that connects Gaza with Egypt is reopening after nearly a year of closures. This will allow residents to leave for medical care or return to homes and families in the territory.
Month: February 2026
The fear of disappearing
Often mistaken for relevance, youth is prized almost everywhere in the world. To look young is assumed to mean confidence, competence, energy — still visible, still in the game. In a culture obsessed with speed, beauty, and productivity, youth offers protection from ageism and social erasure. But the desire to appear young is rarely simple … Read more
Korda defies cold to lead LPGA opener
MIAMI: Nelly Korda overcame brutal conditions to fire an eight-under par 64 and grab a three-stroke lead in Saturday’s weather-halted third round of the season-opening LPGA Tournament of Champions. Korda made seven birdies, an eagle and only one bogey in cold and windy conditions to finish 54 holes on 13-under 203 at Lake Nona Country … Read more
Alcaraz wins maiden Australian Open title
World number one Carlos Alcaraz hits a return during his win over Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann. Photo: AFP MELBOURNE: Carlos Alcaraz swept past Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open on Sunday and become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, denying the Serbian great an unprecedented 25th major. The Spaniard was imperious … Read more
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[As companies blame artificial intelligence for layoffs, skeptics wonder whether that explanation captures the full picture.
Nestlé’s Chief Is in Turnaround Mode. He Drinks 8 Cups of Coffee a Day.
[Philipp Navratil recently took over the 160-year-old Swiss food giant, charged with reviving growth and regaining trust after his predecessor was ousted over a scandal.
Ukraine Peace Talks Delayed After Russia and U.S. Meet
It was unclear why the latest round of negotiations, which had been expected on Sunday, were postponed for several days.
When melody was an institution
PUBLISHED February 01, 2026 KARACHI: Nisar Bazmi wasn’t just an ordinary music director—he was an institution. His name remains synonymous with quality film songs produced from the 1960s through the 1990s. His renowned student, Tanvir Afridi, pays a heartfelt tribute to his Ustad in the form of a biography, Kon Yaadon Ko Zanjeer Pehnaye Ga, … Read more
La Rochelle suffer rare home defeat
PARIS: Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle suffered a rare home defeat on Saturday losing 44-24 to Lyon in the French Top 14 after an emotional week following Uini Atonio’s retirement. La Rochelle conceded five tries as they were beaten at Stade Marcel Deflandre for just a third time this season, leaving them in 10th place in … Read more
Chelsea have something ‘special’: Rosenior
Liam Rosenior said he had reached an agreement with Chelsea to become their next manager. Photo: AFP LONDON: Liam Rosenior said Chelsea’s dramatic fightback from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2 on Saturday showed his side have something “special”. Rosenior’s side trailed to first-half goals from Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville at Stamford … Read more
