Surging Energy Costs Put German Industry ‘Really in Danger’
Four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent energy prices soaring, the war in Iran is posing another challenge to efforts to revive European factories.
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Bughouse’ Review: Inside Henry Darger’s Unwieldy Mind
Henry Darger, a recluse who left behind thousands of wild illustrations upon his death, is the subject of fascination in this one-man show.
Kashmiri leader granted bail after six years
. Shabir Ahmed Shah. Photo: X The Supreme Court of India on Thursday granted bail to veteran Kashmiri leader Shabir Ahmed Shah after more than six years of pre-trial detention. Shah — a 74-year-old chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) — is a longstanding figure in the region’s separatist movement. The court … Read more
Govt restricts furnace oil exports
[ The government may collect revenue of Rs75 billion on estimated consumption of around 0.9 million tons (950 million litres) of furnace oil during the outgoing fiscal year 2024-25. photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government has tightened control over the export of furnace oil following oil supply disruptions in the face of US-Israel-Iran war. It has … Read more
Canada Plans Military Expansion in Arctic, Following Trump Threats
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would build three bases in the region. The government also plans to improve infrastructure and airports in the north.
PSX drops 1,437 points as early gains vanish
[ Shares of 366 companies were traded. At the end of the day, 182 stocks closed higher. PHOTO: AFP/FILE KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market extended losses on Thursday as persistent selling pressure and cautious investor sentiment pushed the benchmark KSE-100 index sharply lower amid geopolitical uncertainties and profit-taking. The market dropped nearly 1,440 points, erasing early-session … Read more
Israeli strike on Beirut seafront kills eight
. Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli air strike in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut on March 9, 2026. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during US-Israeli … Read more
Daniel Radcliffe Shines in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ on Broadway
The actor’s fondness for the audience radiates outward in this delightful interactive play about naming and noticing the good in the world.
Late-night bazaars glow with Eid excitement
. Women shop for artificial jewellery in bazaar at Lahore. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: As the last week of Ramazan unfold, bustling bazaars and shopping malls are witnessing a surge in late-night shoppers, with men, women and children crowding colourful stalls for clothes, bangles, jewellery and footwear in preparation for Eidul Fitr. Markets are abuzz with … Read more
Senate Resoundingly Passes Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead
[The lopsided vote to approve the measure was a rare bit of election-year bipartisanship on a major affordability issue, but G.O.P. disputes and President Trump’s disinterest have left its fate uncertain.