As Pressure Mounts, U.S. Hunts for Cuba’s Next Leader
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.
Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse as Employers Balk at Hiring
[A spring surge rapidly faded as the summer brought higher prices and more uncertainty for businesses, even as they avoided layoffs.
US appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project
Order says Congress has not ceded authority to the Exec branch to dramatically redesign, reconstruct the White House Construction of a ballroom at the White House seen from a window at the Washington Monument, in Washington, DC, US, August 4, 2026. — REUTERS A United States federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s … Read more
Mariam Michael opens up about discrimination, harassment and finding her place in showbiz
Actor and model reflects on growing up Christian in Pakistan, calls for greater empathy and accountability Model and actor Mariam Michael has said Christians in Pakistan continue to face discrimination, recalling how offensive slurs she heard growing up remain common in parts of the country today. Appearing in a recent interview, she reflected on growing up … Read more
Pakistan Under-21 lose to South Korea 6-2
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Under-21 hockey team suffered a 6-2 defeat against South Korea’s senior national side in the fourth and final match of a four-match Test series on Friday. Pakistan had already wrapped up the series with victories in the opening three fixtures. The exhibition match, played at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad, featured … Read more
Waseem mulls overseas camp for next fight
KARACHI: Pakistan’s premier professional boxer and reigning WBA Gold bantamweight champion Mohammad Waseem is considering several overseas destinations for his training for the next professional fight which is more likely to be held latter this year. Waseem will either go for his WBA gold title defence fight or he will opt for a unification fight. … Read more
Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags On
As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.
Parts of Eastern and Central Europe Broke Heat Records This Week
The hot weather has exacerbated dry conditions, creating conditions for wildfires and receding rivers.
Five Action Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include martial arts masters, veteran snipers and dirty cops.
Trump loses 21 straight court battles for state voter rolls as midterms near
His administration has mounted an aggressive effort to expand federal oversight of elections US President Donald Trump looks on as he boards Air Force One en route to Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 22, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/file The Trump administration’s streak of courtroom defeats in its effort … Read more