At the Stratford Festival, Forgiveness Is a Power Move
For his final year as artistic director, Antoni Cimolino directs “The Tempest,” and like Prospero, he understands how to wield acts of kindness.
Smithsonian’s Secretary to Resign as Trump Tries to Rule the Institution
In the face of escalating White House attacks about how museums present American history, Lonnie G. Bunch III has announced his decision to depart.
Pakistan seek to salvage pride
KARACHI: Pakistan will look to salvage some pride when they face in-form England in the third and final Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after a turbulent week that brought sweeping changes to their squad and coaching staff. England lead the three-match series 2-0 after comprehensive victories at Headingley and Lord’s, leaving Pakistan with little more … Read more
Director Gibney says fear shadowed making of Musk documentary
Many who knew Musk stayed silent out of fear, Gibney says, unveiling his four-hour film in Venice Director Alex Gibney poses during a photocall for the documentary “Musk” /Photo:Reuters Many people were too frightened to speak publicly about Elon Musk, director Alex Gibney said on Tuesday, as he unveiled his marathon documentary about the billionaire … Read more
U.S. to Loan $1.9 Billion to Restart a Shuttered Nuclear Plant in Iowa
[No company in the United States has ever restarted a reactor that was seemingly closed for good, but there are now three major efforts underway to do so.
Raids, shutdowns, warning labels – India’s unprecedented food safety push
Since 2020, food inspectors have tested more than 100,000 samples annually, roughly one in five found to be unsafe Nestle Maggi 2-Minute Noodles packets are dispayed at a food stall in Mumbai, India, August 21, 2026. — REUTERS India is witnessing an unprecedented food safety crackdown, with regulators forcing many local eateries and branded restaurants … Read more
Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Signaling a Shift
The housecleaning puts the new government more in line with how European allies relate to Moscow, tempering cozy ties developed under Viktor Orban’s administration.
Anuv Jain recalls wholesome barbecue session with Atif Aslam during Nepal visit
Reveals that musicians continued to sing and play for around two and a half hours back in 2024 Indian singer-songwriter Anuv Jain recently opened up about a memorable encounter with Pakistani singing sensation Atif Aslam, recalling how a casual invitation to a barbecue (BBQ) turned into an unforgettable late-night music session. Jain shared the heartwarming … Read more
Pakistan edge South Korea in thriller
Pakistan survived a nerve-wracking opening match of the Test series against South Korea on Tuesday, prevailing 4-3 in sudden death after the two sides were locked at 5-5 at the end of regulation time. The contest, played at a high tempo in Korea, produced an attacking display as both teams repeatedly threatened the opposition goal. … Read more
Lahooti Melo unveils QB, Shafqat Amanat Ali as Larkana 2026 headliners
The 16th edition returns to Larkana on September 21 for World Peace Day, with an expanding folk and Sufi lineup Quratulain Balouch (QB) and Shafqat Amanat Ali have been confirmed as headliners for the 2026 edition of Lahooti Melo, set to take place in Larkana on September 21 to mark World Peace Day. Lahooti Melo … Read more