A New Inferno
Firefighters in Phoenix race to save lives in a city that’s only getting hotter.
Fascinating facts from the country’s earliest days
From midnight radio broadcasts to a last-minute flag, read how the nation took shape after 1947 Every August, the story of Pakistan’s independence arrives with familiar images: green-and-white flags, the national anthem, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s speeches and crowds celebrating on the streets. But the birth of a country is rarely as neat as the … Read more
Tanzid’s historic ton puts Bangladesh in command
Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan bats against Australia during their cricket test match in Darwin, Australia. Photo: AFP DARWIN: Tanzid Hasan became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors dominated to reach 286-3 at tea on the second day of the first Test in Darwin on Friday. Led by a superb … Read more
Pakistan reach Asian netball plate division final
Pakistan’s women’s netball team marked Independence Day celebrations with a commanding victory, defeating Japan 53-25 in the semi-final of the Asian Netball Championship 2026 plate division in Hong Kong. Pakistan dominated the semi-final from the outset and maintained their momentum until the final whistle, completing a 28-point victory over Japan. The result has set up … Read more
Record-Breaking Rainfall Leaves Eight Dead and Thousands Stranded in Japan
Three months’ worth of rain fell in just 12 hours in a region east of Tokyo, leading to deadly flooding.
Why You Envy Your Friends
Turn that burning resentment into insight and motivation.
Gone in 20 Minutes: Half-Off Sushi Draws Throngs to New York’s Japanese Markets
[At a proliferating number of stores, discounts on items like sushi are offered after 8 p.m. To get the best meals, you have to be there early.
As Europe Gets Hotter, Its Transportation Systems Struggle to Cope
The continent’s railways and roads “were engineered for a climate that no longer exists,” one expert said.
Federal Job Cuts Are Making Wildfires Harder to Fight
[The Trump administration pushed out thousands of veteran U.S. Forest Service staff. An ‘extraordinary’ fire season is testing those who are left.
Japan’s record rains strand thousands at Narita airport; kill eight
Over 360mm rain falls in 24 hours, leaves 20,000 households without power as soldiers dispatched to aid relief efforts A passenger looks at a screen announcing suspended train services at a train station at Narita International Airport, in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, August 14, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Record rainfall in Japan stranded thousands of travellers at Tokyo’s … Read more