National Gallery Accused of ‘Soft Censorship’ to Avoid Provoking Trump
A former executive with the Washington museum says it moved a symposium about race in art to avoid political blowback.
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Colombia’s Earthquake Puts Abelardo De La Espriella, Its New President, to the Test
Abelardo De La Espriella had never held public office until his inauguration on Friday. Now, he is at the helm of a major disaster response.
Zara Noor Abbas questions justice system over child safety after Karachi tragedy
Actor expresses anguish over recurring violence against children, urges stronger action Actor Zara Noor Abbas has voiced concern over the safety of children and questioned the effectiveness of the justice system following a recent incident in Karachi. In an Instagram story, she expressed anguish over what she described as the lack of meaningful consequences for … Read more
A.R. Rahman’s son A.R. Ameen sustains minor injuries in car accident
AR Ameen has been establishing himself as a playback singer, following in his father’s musical footsteps Playback singer AR Ameen, son of renowned Indian music composer AR Rahman, was involved in a car accident in India’s Chennai in the early hours of Monday, Indian media reported. Ameen and a friend who was travelling with him sustained minor … Read more
Viral video of Shashi Tharoor lauding Pakistan’s diplomatic influence after Makkah agreement signing is doctored
The iVerify Pakistan team investigated this content and determined that it is false. Multiple people, including journalists and pro-state accounts, have been sharing a video since August 9, 2026, allegedly showing Indian diplomat and Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor talking about Pakistan’s diplomatic influence in the region and comparing it with that of New Delhi … Read more
Nadia Afgan links animal cruelty to wider culture of violence and lack of accountability
Actor argues weak enforcement leaves vulnerable people and animals exposed to abuse Actor Nadia Afgan argued that Pakistan’s tendency to respond to vulnerability with violence — whether the victim is a stray dog, a woman or a child — stems from the same underlying problem: a lack of accountability. Discussing Punjab’s ongoing dog-culling drive during … Read more
Live Updates: Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Colombia
The quake shook several major cities, including Bogotá, Cali and Medellín. At least 28 people were reported dead as rescuers continued to search damaged buildings.
Here’s the latest.
The magnitude 7.4 quake hit the western part of the country, shaking Bogotá, Cali, Medellín and other cities, just weeks after quakes of similar intensity devastated parts of neighboring Venezuela.
How ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Protected Dobby’s Grave From the Path of a U.K.-Ireland Power Line
Here lies Dobby, a free elf. There will be no electricity cables in sight.
Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and President Trump months ahead of a tough election.