At least 28 dead as tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay

Listen to article At least 28 people have died and dozens are missing after a tourist boat carrying more than 50 capsized Saturday in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, state media said. The vessel was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members when it capsized because of sudden heavy rain as it toured the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Dan Tri … Read more

Healing on life support

PUBLISHED February 16, 2025 KARACHI: In a small village in rural Pakistan, a young mother named Shahida* lies on a charpoy, her body wracked with pain as she clutches her swollen abdomen. She has been suffering from severe stomach cramps for days, but with no healthcare facilities nearby, she has been forced to rely on … Read more

Not so bad after all?

Not so bad after all?

One of the most memorable moments in the film Joker (2019) is when Arthur Fleck, a man beaten down by society, commits an irreversible act of violence on live television. What should be a moment of horror instead sparks a wave of sympathy among certain audiences, who see in him not just a villain, but … Read more