‘Dracula’ Review: Fangs and a Lot of Fragrance
Luc Besson’s extravagantly silly twist on the timeless monster, played by Caleb Landry Jones, is deliciously operatic but ultimately a letdown.
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Pakistan revives iconic kite festival after yearslong ban
Three-day festival marking the arrival of spring is set to kick off in Lahore on Friday A large number of people purchase kites in connection with the upcoming Basant festival in the provincial capital. PHOTO: APP On a cold, hazy morning, hundreds of kite-flying enthusiasts lined up at Mochi Gate in Lahore’s Walled City, waiting … Read more
Indian police probe suspected suicide of three sisters over ‘denied access’ to K-pop music
Police officers patrol in front of the historic Red Fort in the old quarters of Delhi, India on November 12, 2025. Photo: Reuters Indian police said on Thursday an investigation had been launched into the suspected suicide of three young sisters over concerns that they were heavily “influenced” by games and films online that they … Read more
What Does It Mean to Be Touch-Starved?
Research says that our health can suffer when we don’t experience enough physical contact. Here’s how to get more.
At the Bronx Biennial, the Promise of New Voices
This group show is less self-conscious than slicker surveys, but its offerings are just as worthwhile.
Five young players to watch at the T20 World Cup
England’s Jacob Bethell in action. Photo: AFP NEW DELHI: The T20 World Cup begins on Saturday in India and Sri Lanka, with a chance for fresh faces to shine in the global spotlight. AFP Sport looks at five young players who could make a big impact over the month-long, 20-team tournament: Cooper Connolly (Australia) A … Read more
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia to deepen defense cooperation, eye joint investment in KAAN fighter jet project
Erdogan describes his meetings with Saudi Arabia and Egypt as highly productive, emphasising broader cooperation Ankara and Riyadh signed what Erdogan described as “major” defense industry cooperation agreements during the visit, reflecting growing momentum in joint projects. PHOTO: REUTERS Türkiye and Saudi Arabia will enhance their defence industry cooperation, said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan … Read more
Deaths in Boat Disaster in English Channel Were Avoidable, Inquiry Finds
The report blamed people smugglers and “systemic failure” on the part of the authorities after about 30 people drowned as they tried to reach Britain from France in 2021.
Rare Deep-Sea Giant Phantom Jellyfish Sighting Is Recorded on Video
During a dive off Argentina, scientists documented a rare jellyfish discovered a little over a century ago and seldom seen since, as well as the fish that keep it company.
He Built a Server to Protect Indigenous Health Data
Joseph Yracheta was in charge of a repository that compiled and protected tribal health data. Then its funding was cut.