5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include two new additions to popular Disney musical franchises.
PM Shehbaz briefs President Zardari on Makkah defence agreement
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Friday. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr and briefed him on the historic defence agreement reached among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye in Makkah. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye last week formalised their … Read more
Britain’s Farage Takes a Page From Trump’s Playbook Amid Investigations
Nigel Farage, the Reform U.K. leader who resigned from Parliament and won back his seat on Thursday, stays on the offensive and says voters don’t care about allegations of financial impropriety.
India’s Reliance to partner with Rolls-Royce on combat engine for fighter jets
A prototype of the jet, known as the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, is expected to roll out in 2028 Visitors stand next to a prototype of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s most advanced stealth fighter jet, at the “Aero India 2025” air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, February 11, 2025. … Read more
Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
In these picks: sinister sounds, a troubled teenager and musical maniacs.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case, admits killing insurance CEO
Judge sets Mangione sentencing for December 18, defence lawyer files motion to dismiss New York murder charge Luigi Mangione attends a pre-trial appearance at Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York City, US, August 11, 2026. Photo: Reuters Luigi Mangione admitted in court on Friday to fatally shooting health insurance executive Brian Thompson and pleaded guilty … Read more
A Silicon Valley Dirt Farmer Hangs Up His Shears
[Andy Mariani grows exotic and ethereally delicious stone fruit in the shadow of tech giants. But at age 80, it’s time to give up the land.
Outrage at UnitedHealth and Other Insurers Persists After Brian Thompson Killing
[Higher premiums and rising medical bills have intensified Americans’ dissatisfaction with their medical coverage.
France’s Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Social Media for Children
The move was a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ban. He vowed to pass a new version before he leaves office next spring.
NADRA introduces chipless National Identity Card with secure QR code
NADRA has begun phased issuance of a chipless National Identity Card, replacing the standard card from Aug 14 The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new chipless National Identity Card featuring a secure QR code, in a move aimed at promoting self-reliance and making digital identity verification more accessible. The new card … Read more