NPR Podcast Host Ramtin Arablouei Exits Amid Workplace Inquiry
[Ramtin Arablouei, a co-host of “Throughline,” left the network after an employee made a human resources complaint about his behavior.
Month: May 2026
André Cerdini, Judge in Trial of Nazi Klaus Barbie, Dies at 96
He calmly presided over the historic 1987 trial in which a French court, for the first time, convicted a Nazi official of crimes against humanity.
In Italy, Princess Catherine Puts Her Wardrobe to Work
Suits her, sir.
‘Been Here Stay Here’ Documentary Examines Tangier Island
“Been Here Stay Here” examines the complicated Chesapeake Bay dynamic when many residents don’t believe in man-made climate change.
Sarfaraz backs Rizwan ahead of 2nd Test
Pakistan red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has defended wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan after his underwhelming performance in the opening Test against Bangladesh, insisting the senior player remains vital to Pakistan’s plans ahead of the second Test in Sylhet. Pakistan suffered a 104-run defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in … Read more
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, US State Dept says
Describes Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington on Thursday and Friday as ‘highly productive’ Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Marjeyoun, Lebanon, May 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire declared by United States President Donald Trump on April 16 by another 45 days, … Read more
Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs5 per litre
[ Petrol to cost Rs409.78 and diesel Rs409.58 per litre after latest government revision The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs5 per litre each for the next week, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. Under the revised prices, high-speed diesel will cost Rs409.58 per … Read more
Xi to pay state visit to US in autumn this year
Chinese FM calls on both sides to work together to make thorough preparations for the interactions Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump shake hands at a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. REUTERS Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to … Read more
Judge Bars Kars4Kids From Broadcasting ‘Misleading’ Ads in California
[The ads with a repetitive jingle encouraging people to donate cars do not disclose that most of the proceeds go to a Jewish organization in New Jersey, the judge ruled.
Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.