Is Self-Tanner Bad for You?
Sunless tanning products are billed as safer than tanning in the sun. We asked experts if they come with any health risks of their own.
Month: May 2026
A Forum for African Voices Draws Inspiration From a Former Champion
The African Art in Venice Forum is continuing its mission of addressing the continent’s artistic needs, even as it mourns the loss of Koyo Kouoh, a key supporter.
Brent holds near $114 a barrel as Middle East tensions rage on
Brent crude futures eased 93 cents, or 0.8%, to $113.51 per barrel after settling up 5.8% on Monday Iran renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days. FILE IMAGE: PIXABAY Brent crude futures … Read more
The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained
Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visions for the Middle East.
David Letterman Reflects on ‘The Late Show’ and Has Harsh Words for New CBS Owners
[He no longer feels a sense of ownership, but the program’s former host has harsh words for the network.
Rare Comet Appears Over New Zealand, Australia and South Africa
Known as C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS, the comet will be visible to stargazers using a telescope in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
SBP injects over Rs4.6tr via OMOs
[ KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday injected more than Rs4.6 trillion into the banking system through conventional and Shariah-compliant open market operations (OMOs). The central bank conducted reverse repo purchase operations with tenors of two and four days, accepting a total of Rs4.388 trillion against offers of Rs4.865 trillion. The injection … Read more
Met Gala’s meme machine
From Rihanna’s yellow spectacle to Doja Cat’s feline tribute, viral looks redefine fashion’s biggest night Fashion statement: Zendaya as Cinderella and Katy Perry in chandelier look. Photos: X In the rarefied world of haute couture, the Met Gala has long stood as fashion’s most exclusive stage, yet in the age of social media, its influence … Read more
Turkiye, Armenia to restore border bridge
Joint restoration of the Ani bridge which was formalised by a memorandum of understanding ANKARA: Turkiye and Armenia on Monday signed an agreement to jointly restore the medieval Ani bridge on their shared border, as part of moves to normalise ties between the two countries. “We believe that symbolic and concrete areas of cooperation, such … Read more
Cement despatches rise 11.14% in April
[ LAHORE: Total cement despatches increased by 11.14% in April 2026, rising to 3.890 million tonnes from 3.500 million tonnes in the same month last year, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) on Monday. Local despatches by the industry during April 2026 were 3.217 million tonnes, compared with 2.677 … Read more