Étienne Davignon Dies Before Trial in Patrice Lumumba Killing
Étienne Davignon had been set to stand trial in connection with the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Five Takeaways From the Blockbuster Trial Pitting Elon Musk Against OpenAI
It took a jury less than two hours to decide that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. But the testimony over three weeks was still illuminating.
After Elon Musk’s Court Loss Comes the Long Hot A.I. Summer
[Even as protests increase, the collapse of Mr. Musk’s suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman will speed up the artificial intelligence juggernaut.
Cuba warns US military action would cause ‘bloodbath’ after drone report
Cuba faces growing strain after the US cut energy supplies following Venezuela arrests Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel speaks during a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the declaration of the socialist character of the Cuban Revolution in Havana, Cuba April 16, 2026. REUTERS Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Monday that any United States … Read more
Import push C/A back into deficit
Analysts said Pakistan’s external sector remained stable for now due to strong remittances and IMF‑backed financing support, but cautioned that a sustained increase in imports without corresponding export growth could revive balance‑of‑payments risks. photo:file KARACHI: Pakistan’s external account slipped back into deficit in April 2026 as a sharp rise in imports outpaced export growth, highlighting … Read more
Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold Off
President Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran, only to pull back from resuming major fighting in a deeply unpopular, expensive conflict.
What the jury had to weigh to decide the case.
What the jury had to weigh to decide the case.
When Nationalism Beats Nationalism
A progressive, pluralistic nationalism has prevailed at the polls in Scotland and Wales. Could it gain traction elsewhere?
Pinky’s remand extended by four days
KARACHI: A Judicial Magistrate South on Monday extended the physical remand of alleged drug queenpin Anmol alias Pinky by four days in a murder case registered at Baghdadi Police Station. During the proceedings at the Judicial Complex inside the jail premises, the investigation officer sought permission to record the complainant’s statement under Section 164 of … Read more
Health workers race to contain Congo’s fast-spreading Ebola outbreak
There have been 105 suspected Ebola deaths and 393 suspected Ebola cases across nine health zones in Ituri province People at Bunia General Referral Hospital following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 16, 2026. Reuters Medical personnel were rushing on Monday to the … Read more
