Tim Blum, Leading L.A. Art Dealer, Closes His Gallery
Over 30 years, Blum Gallery was a powerhouse for Los Angeles and Japanese artists. But rising costs and lower sales in the art market forced a reckoning.
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Man killed in tube well explosion
SIALKOT: A room collapsed due to an explosion inside a tube well bore near Sanewali village in Motra-Badiana Road. According to a rescue service spokesperson, the bore of a tube well had become clogged. In an attempt to clear it, a man poured acid into it. The chemical reaction caused a gas buildup, resulting in … Read more
What is Legionnaires’ disease? causes and symptoms explained
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. It was first identified following a significant outbreak at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976, and since then, it has become a recognized public health concern, particularly in environments where water systems are not properly maintained. Causes of Legionnaires’ … Read more
Khushi, Ibrahim prove name trumps skill
KARACHI: There is something indescribably fun about hating nepo babies. And not just any nepo babies. An unusually potent vitriol greets them when they appear on our screens. Unlike industrial and political dynasties, a star-studded lineage in showbiz is a perennial, very visual reminder of the potholed road to success. An ambitious employee might find … Read more
‘Japanese First’ party emerges as election force with tough immigration talk
The fringe far-right Sanseito party emerged as one of the biggest winners in Japan’s upper house election on Sunday, gaining support with warnings of a “silent invasion” of immigrants, and pledges for tax cuts and welfare spending. Birthed on YouTube during the COVID-19 pandemic spreading conspiracy theories about vaccinations and a cabal of global elites, the party … Read more
Jean-Pierre Azéma, 87, Dies; Chronicled French Collaboration With Nazis
He was among the historians who challenged national myths about the compromises his country made after being occupied by Germany in World War II.
Faint Signs of Life Appear in Effort to Halt Ukraine War
Ukraine’s president proposed reviving talks brokered by the Trump administration, which seemed stalled a month ago.
WHO issues global alert as new mpox variant triggers emergency
NEW YORK: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has once again declared mpox a global public health emergency, marking the second time in two years that the virus has reached this level of international concern. This declaration comes in response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has rapidly spread to neighboring … Read more
Burberry finds footing with ‘Britishness’ and bold cuts
LONDON: Burberry’s sales fell by a less-than-expected 1 per cent in the first quarter, as it benefited in the Americas and Europe from clearer brand positioning leaning on its British heritage, the luxury group said on Friday. Shares in Burberry, which have more than doubled since September, rose 4 per centin early trade. Known for … Read more
Trump says he will help Afghans stuck in the UAE
Listen to article President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would help Afghans detained in the United Arab Emirates for years after fleeing their country when the United States pulled out and the Taliban took power. Trump, a Republican who promised a far-reaching immigration crackdown, suspended refugee resettlement after he took office in January. In April, the … Read more