U.S. Military Forces Again Blockade Iranian Ports
Following the collapse of the cease-fire with Iran, President Trump ordered U.S. warships and aircraft to stop vessels going to and from Iran.
United Airlines Will Soon Let You Take Over the Middle Seat, for a Price
[The option, set to go on sale on some flights later this year, will feature a shared table in the middle seat. The move may actually save the airline money.
Billboard in Iran’s Capital Depicts Trump in a Coffin
Threatening imagery in Enghelab Square is nothing new, but has rarely taken such lurid form.
Actor Usama Khan says Pakistan isn’t producing content global OTT platforms demand
Blames censorship, ‘ban culture’ for lack of true-crime, political, historical stories Actor Usama Khan shared his thoughts on OTT platforms such as Netflix, arguing that Pakistan’s censorship rules and culture of bans prevented filmmakers from telling bold stories. He also called for more documentaries on the country’s historical and political subjects. Khan posted a series … Read more
Taxing retailers
. The government’s endeavour to bring in retailers with a favourable tax slab is appreciated. The intention is not only to ease complex accounting processes – as around three million retailers countrywide are currently untaxed – but also to bolster the exchequer with a decent turnover. The recent proposal introduces a voluntary income tax regime … Read more
The Good List: 6 Things to Add Some Delight to Your Day
Odysseus’ social network, performative boredom and decorated envelopes.
U.S. Presses China to Free American Seismologist Accused of Spying
President Trump has urged Xi Jinping to release the scientist, Youlin Chen, the man’s family says. Dr. Chen studied the detection of North Korean nuclear tests.
Treasury to Begin Minting $1 Gold Trump Coin Featuring President’s Face
[Critics question whether the coins are legal and argue that President Trump is using the currency to celebrate himself.
Files relating to India’s largest nuclear power plant Kudankulam exposed in data breach
Leaked files could be exploited to map the plant’s support systems and pinpoint weaknesses in the security chain Police patrol on a beach near Kudankulam nuclear power project in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu September 12, 2012—REUTERS Ransomware group World Leaks has posted on the dark web a huge cache of files related … Read more
New Jersey Couple Aids Meteorite Discovery After it Crashes Through Their Roof
A New Jersey couple helped scientists uncover the makeup of an unusual asteroid after it fell into their bedroom.