A Visit to a Temple at the Heart of the Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
A rare visit to a Khmer temple on Thailand and Cambodia’s border showed how deadly clashes between the two countries have scarred a heritage site.
Month: March 2026
Overlooked No More: Eleanor Abbott, the Creator of Candy Land
[She invented the game nearly 80 years ago to distract children who were suffering in the hospital during a polio outbreak.
A Silk Road adventure breaks new ground
An independent animated film born from a modest online experiment has broken new ground in American cinema, with ‘Time Hoppers: The Silk Road’ emerging as the first theatrically released animated feature created by and primarily for the Muslim community, drawing notable early audience interest. The film, directed by Canadian filmmaker Flordeliza Dayrit and co-written with … Read more
Drone crashes into residential home in Quetta
QUETTA: An unidentified drone crashed into a residential house in the Killi Mulla Khel area of Sara Ghadgai in Quetta on Friday evening, completely destroying two rooms and causing walls of two neighbouring homes to collapse. Two sisters were seriously injured after being trapped under the debris. According to police, the incident occurred at the … Read more
Iran foreign ministry spox calls US ‘lawless and rogue actor’
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. PHOTO: AFP Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has voiced the Iranian nation’s determination to defend itself against the United Statesd and Israeli aggression as long as it takes. “This act of aggression cannot be justified by any argument or rule of international law. It is a breach of … Read more
Judge Quashes Justice Dept.’s Subpoenas Targeting Federal Reserve Chair
[Judge James E. Boasberg derided the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington for pursuing a case against Jerome H. Powell that appeared to be motivated by President Trump’s desire for vengeance.
U.S.-Made Launcher Fired Missiles From Bahrain Toward Iran, Video Shows
It is unclear from the video alone whether the U.S. or Bahraini military launched the missiles. Iran has frequently accused Persian Gulf countries of allowing their territory to be used as a launchpad for U.S. attacks.
Mahira Khan turns rickshaw ride into viral sensation
Mahira Khan. Photo: Instagram In a moment that has captured hearts across social media, actress Mahira Khan recently transformed an ordinary rickshaw ride into a viral spectacle. The celebrated star hopped into a local three-wheeler to reach a television studio, turning a simple commute into a playful display of relatability that delighted millions. Clad in … Read more
More Marines and Warships Being Sent to Middle East, U.S. Officials Say
Iran’s response to days of aerial bombardment and long-range artillery strikes has proved more resilient than Trump administration officials anticipated.
Svitolina topples Swiatek at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, UNITED STATES: Elina Svitolina sent two-time champion Iga Swiatek spinning out at Indian Wells on Thursday to line up a semi-final meeting with Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina. Ninth-ranked Ukrainian Svitolina surged home to beat world number two Swiatek 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 while Rybakina thwarted Jessica Pegula’s comeback bid in a 6-1, 7-6 … Read more