Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.
Month: February 2026
Pakistan ‘well-positioned’ for IMF review to unlock $1.2b fund: FinMin
[ Fund to carry out the third EFF review and the second Resilience and Sustainability Facility review Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during a Reuters interview at the 2025 annual IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2025. Photo: Reuters/ File Pakistan is well-positioned for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review of … Read more
From the French Riviera to Kyoto, Japan, 5 New Luxury Hotels
[From palatial to contemporary to luxuriously rustic, this collection of new resorts and inns offers spas, private gardens, fine restaurants and exquisite settings.
Bill Gates ‘took responsibility for his actions’ over Epstein links, foundation says
Bill Gates ‘took responsibility for his actions’ over Epstein links, foundation says Bill Gates “took responsibility for his actions” over ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a town hall meeting with employees of the Gates Foundation, a spokesperson for the philanthropic group told Reuters in a written statement on Tuesday. The … Read more
Can A.I. Detection Tools Really Spot Fake Images and Videos?
Artificial intelligence detectors are increasingly used to check the veracity of content online. We ran more than 1,000 tests and found several strengths and plenty of weaknesses.
Casey Means, Critic of Mainstream Medicine, May Become Nation’s Top Doctor
Dr. Means, a wellness influencer and President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, will appear before a Senate committee Wednesday.
Watch Renate Reinsve Struggle With Stage Fright in ‘Sentimental Value’
The director Joachim Trier narrates a theatrical sequence from his film, nominated for nine Academy Awards, including best picture.
Three security personnel martyred in attack on vehicle near Chaman
Authorities note similar attacks have previously targeted police and security personnel in and around Chaman Assailants open fire on police vehicle during a search operation. PHOTO: FILE QUETTA: Three security personnel were killed and another injured on Tuesday when unidentified attackers opened fire on a security vehicle in the Roghani area on the outskirts of … Read more
PSX falls over 1,600 points as selling pressure grips key sectors
[ Persistent selling in banking, energy, and cement stocks kept KSE-100 index deep in losses KARACHI: Low market optimism, coupled with rollover headwinds, kept investors on the defensive, as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) logged its third consecutive decline this week on Wednesday amid heavy selling pressure. Trading began on a tentative note, with the … Read more
Ukraine Wants to Join the E.U. to Secure Peace. Here’s What to Know.
Negotiators agree that joining the bloc is critical to Kyiv’s future. But obstacles abound, and compromises might forever change how the union works.