9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
Google Doodle celebrates Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day
Google celebrates Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day with a special Doodle highlighting the national flag Google has marked Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day by replacing its usual homepage logo with a special Doodle featuring the country’s green and white flag. The temporary design shows the Pakistani flag moving amid cloud-like letters spelling out “Google”, giving the search … Read more
Why Japan Is Struggling to Stop the Yen’s Decline
[The currency has resumed its slide, eroding gains after the U.S. Treasury intervened to prop it up, as concerns mount about the direction of the country’s spending.
Ian Frazier Wrote ‘Coyote v. Acme’ in 1990. Now It’s a Movie.
[With “Coyote vs. Acme,” Ian Frazier, a soft-spoken reporter and humorist, has finally gone Hollywood.
US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say
Turkish official says agencies found no evidence backing assassination claims ahead of Ankara’s July NATO summit US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, August 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States has received several warnings from Israel over the past year that Iran intended to assassinate President Donald Trump, including before a secret Air … Read more
David Hearn’s Lawyers Ask Court to Bar Future Reflecting Pool Charges
Citing comments by President Trump, David Hearn raised the prospect of “prosecutorial harassment.”
After Notre-Dame Fire, France Restored the Cathedral — but Not These Windows
France has faithfully renovated most of what burned at Notre-Dame in 2019. Contentiously, six towering windows will soon be replaced by a new design.
Nawaz ruled out of Champions Cup
Left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz has been ruled out of the Al Batal Presents University of Lahore National Champions Cup after sustaining an injury to his right middle finger, it was confirmed on Friday. Nawaz was taken for scans on Thursday, 13 August, which confirmed the injury, ruling him out of action for a minimum of … Read more
Pakistan face England in FIH World Cup opener
KARACHI: Pakistan will launch their FIH Men’s World Cup campaign against England on Saturday with a young Green-shirts side eager to make a strong impression after an eight-year absence from the global showpiece. The Pool D opener at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, is scheduled to begin at 10pm PST. Pakistan team manager … Read more
Petrol dealers postpone nationwide strike after govt assures margin increase
[ Dealers say profit margins will rise to Rs10 per litre as transporters continue their nationwide strike People on their motorbikes wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, hours before fuel prices are raised in Pakistan, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan, April 30, 2026. Picture taken with … Read more