Why Xi Doesn’t Need a Deal With Trump
President Xi Jinping of China is buying time for Beijing and may see an opening with a U.S. president weakened by the war in Iran.
Month: May 2026
Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
[Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.
Cynthia Shange, Who Defied Apartheid at a Beauty Pageant, Dies at 76
She was the first Black South African to enter the Miss World contest, placing in the top five in 1972.
Faran Tahir reflects on returning to Pakistan, gaps in local entertainment industry
From Hollywood to Pakistan, actor discusses family and preserving Urdu storytelling Faran Tahir, best known for his roles in Iron Man and Star Trek, recently spoke candidly during a podcast about his return to Pakistan, the shortcomings of the local entertainment industry, and his hopes of creating more meaningful storytelling rooted in literature and cultural … Read more
Beyond the boundary: How PSL campaign
High-impact campaigns succeed by converting brand messaging into the shared language of the fans Gone are the days when PSL marketing was limited to a few static logos, a catchy anthem, and a handful of TV commercials. Over the last few seasons and reaching a fever pitch in this 2026 edition, the league has transformed … Read more
History comes home
Exhibition in Islamabad showcases antiquities recovered by US authorities from illicit trafficking networks Guests admire the artefacts on display as part of ‘Legacy Returns Home’ exhibition at the Islamabad Museum. Photos: APP ISLAMABAD: Beneath soft gallery lighting and behind carefully sealed glass cases, fragments of Pakistan’s lost past stood reunited with the land they once … Read more
Beware of Drunk Deer, French Police Say, Announcing Season of Inebriation
Some wild animals, eating fermented or rotten fruits, “may exhibit completely unpredictable behavior,” the police warned drivers in Saône-et-Loire, a rural region in central-eastern France.
More U.S. Spy Planes are Surveilling Cuba
As President Trump threatens to act against Cuba, experts are debating whether the flights, which the United States is not taking pains to hide, are just intimidation or foreshadow military force.
The Good List: 6 Things to Add Joy to Your Day
Voice memos, snail mail and your own private screening room.
Koji Suzuki, Sometimes Called the Stephen King of Japan, Dies at 68
His “Ring” trilogy helped create a genre known as J-horror and spawned a multimedia franchise, including one of the highest-grossing horror films ever made.