John Pardon Untangles the Theoretical Loops
The mathematics professor has won a prestigious Fields Medal for his work at the intersection of geometry, topology and physics.
Istanbul artisan revives centuries-old carpets from palaces, sacred sites
Artisan restores rare handwoven textiles, from Ottoman palace carpets to Madinah’s rug used in Riazul Jannah Most remarkable feature of this carpet is that our ancestors combined silk with metal threads,’ Bayrakdar says, referring to 18th-century Ottoman carpet. PHOTO: Anadolu Agency In a small workshop in Istanbul’s historic carpet market, master restorer Ahmet Bayrakdar has … Read more
IRGC warns any UK base used by US to attack Iran will become ‘legitimate target’
Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemns decision, warns Britain will bear responsibility for facilitating US military action A man holds a flag with a picture of late leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, late Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during a rally in Tehran, Iran, April … Read more
Chaos Breaks Out at Border Crossings in Iraq
Videos verified by The New York Times show border crossings in southern Iraq becoming the latest target in the hostilities in the Middle East.
Malaysian premier vows to uphold policy of barring entry of Israelis
Malaysian FM says dual US-Israeli citizen entered on US passport but was ordered to leave after citizenship checks Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. SOURCE: REUTERS Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday vowed to maintain the Southeast Asian nation’s policy of denying entry to Israeli … Read more
Founder says DeepSeek prioritises AGI over profit, likely to keep top models open-source, Yicai reports
DeepSeek may keep its most advanced AI models open-source, Liang says, arguing openness and profits can coexist The DeepSeek logo is seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025 PHOTO: REUTERS The founder of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said the company is prioritising the development of long-term artificial general intelligence over maximising profit, state-owned … Read more
Trump Prepares Yet Another Strategy to Resurrect Global Tariffs
[The administration’s 10 percent global tariffs are set to expire at midnight, but officials have been preparing replacements.
Four Young Mathematicians Receive Prestigious Fields Medals
The awards are bestowed only once every four years to mathematicians under the age of 40.
‘A Sad and Beautiful World’ Review: A Love to Overcome Fear
In Lebanon, a lush romance in uncertain times asks what keeps us human.
Judge’s killing marks shift towards civilian targets in Balochistan: report
Report says BYC and associated groups have expanded violence to judges, labourers and bus passengers The martyrdom of District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his bodyguard in Mastung signals a dangerous shift in Balochistan as, after failing to break law enforcement agencies, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and its associate terrorist outfits have … Read more