Mortgage Rates, Now 6.5%, Hit Highest Level Since August
[The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States rose amid growing concerns over inflation.
Month: May 2026
Is Museum Wall Text the Next Political Battleground?
The Smithsonian has changed or eliminated some interpretive language that typically accompanies exhibited artworks. Critics call this self-censorship.
Scheffler counts on home comforts in CJ Cup title defense
Scottie Scheffler’s life continues to evolve on and off the course the world No 1. Photo: AFP LONDON: As Scottie Scheffler’s life continues to evolve on and off the course the world number one was happy to be home this week to defend his title at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Mckinney, … Read more
Elon Musk and Other CEOs on Trump’s Trip to China Sought Relief
[Elon Musk and other powerful executives who accompanied President Trump to China are hoping to clear roadblocks put up by Beijing.
China and Russia rally behind Cuba as US indicts Raul Castro
Flags of China and Russia are displayed in this illustration picture taken March 24, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS China said it supported Cuba and urged the United States to “stop brandishing the judicial stick” against the country, after Washington indicted the Caribbean island’s former leader Raul Castro on murder charges. The US charges against the 94-year-old … Read more
Iran’s UN envoy decries Security Council’s failure to intervene in US-Israeli war
Amir Saeid Iravani calls UNSC complicit through silence, lists US threats and war crimes committed Iran’s UN envoy on Wednesday sharply denounced the UN Security Council’s failure to address the US-Israeli war against his country, according to Iranian media. “Regrettably, the Security Council has failed to discharge its responsibilities in the face of this grave … Read more
Aymen Saleem says her confidence came from being heard and respected at home
Actor reflects on her upbringing and how family support played a key role in her success Actor Aymen Saleem recently appeared on the FWhy Podcast with Frieha Altaf, where she spoke about her upbringing, the support of her parents, and her transition into acting. The Chupke Chupke star reflected on her family environment, saying she never experienced … Read more
Aston Villa win Europa League
Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans celebrates after scoring in the Europa League final. Photo: AFP LONDON: Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Unai Emery’s side took the lead late in … Read more
Ex stars differ on African team WC chances
Morocco stunned Spain and Portugal en route to the FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-finals Morocco striker Brahim Diaz (L) heads the ball past Senegal captain Sadio Mane during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. Photo: AFP LONDON: Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that … Read more
French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case
[An appeals court in Paris said the airline and airplane manufacturer were guilty of involuntary manslaughter for their role in a plane crash over the Atlantic Ocean.