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Nancy Ajram. Photo: file For over 20 years, Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram has maintained a rare position in the Arab music world: not just enduring, but expanding her relevance. Whether discovered on early music TV channels, through viral YouTube hits, or today’s algorithm-driven feeds, her voice feels both familiar and fresh, a remarkable feat in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan, exercising its constitutional powers under Articles 218(3) and 220, has issued a formal notification for multi-tier deployment of the Pakistan Army, the Civil Armed Forces, and local police for the by-elections on November 23. Based on the Interior Ministry’s recommendation and federal approval the Pakistan Army and the Civil … Read more
[The processing plant, in Lexington, employs more than 3,000 workers. It is expected to close in January.
. Luxury’s price spiral. Photo: file PARIS/MILAN: The global luxury goods sector, long defined by rising prices, booming demand and an aura of exclusivity, is entering a moment of reckoning as new forecasts suggest a modest revival in 2026 while warning that years of aggressive mark-ups have left buyers feeling alienated and even ‘betrayed’. Bain … Read more
. NEW YORK: Oil prices fell about 2% on Friday to a one-month low as the US pushed for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal that could boost global oil supplies, while uncertainty over US interest rates curbed investors’ risk appetite. Brent futures fell $1.05, or 1.7%, to $62.33 per barrel 2036 GMT, while US WTI crude … Read more
There are widespread attacks across the country affecting many religious and ethnic groups. Many of them defy a simple explanation.
[A judge halted a federal deportation effort Friday, writing that the tax agency had illegally disseminated the data of some migrants.
Starting in the 1960s, he collaborated on the designs of classic toys like Mouse Trap, Toss Across and Mr. Machine.
. ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to convene sessions of both the National Assembly and the Senate next week, with key legislation expected to be tabled as part of a coordinated parliamentary push, sources said on Friday. The two houses of parliament are likely to meet on November 27, with officials considering the option … Read more
[ new video loaded: What the Jobs Report Tells Us About the Economy What does the September jobs report, delayed by six weeks because of the government shutdown, say about the economy? Lydia DePillis, our economics reporter, describes how the report, which was better than expected, comes at a moment of deep uncertainty. By Lydia … Read more