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Pakistani-American artist earns his second recognition as his work on intimacy and isolation draws global attention Pakistani-American artist Salman Toor has been named to TIME’s TIME100 Art 2026 list, marking the second time the artist has been recognised by the magazine. TIME100 Art 2026 was announced on Friday afternoon, with Toor featured among the 100 … Read more
In China, A.I. doomsday warnings can feel distinctly Western or like a ploy to stop Chinese A.I. companies from trying to overtake their U.S. rivals.
MarÃa del Carmen Abascal, whose case has become a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis, appeared in a video from a hospital bed after being removed from her apartment.
The claim that a viral clip shows Ed Sheeran performing after his opening acts cancelled is false. PHOTO: VIDEO GRAB Several users and journalists have been sharing a video across social media platforms since September 16, 2026, claiming it shows Ed Sheeran performing after his opening acts pulled out of a tour following the Macklemore … Read more
Ten New York Times journalists and editors interviewed the Canadian prime minister for an hour at The Times office in New York on Wednesday. Here’s what we learned.
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said a history of contradictory messaging meant that President Trump’s rejection might not be a final position.
‘Best of the Best’ star reflects on authentic storytelling, cultural diversity and the pioneers who helped open doors Maitreyi Ramakrishnan has spoken about the changing landscape of South Asian representation in Hollywood, saying that while the industry still has work to do, the growing presence of varied and authentic stories has helped move the conversation … Read more
Russia’s foreign minister met with his German counterpart during the U.N. General Assembly but spent part of his address defending his country’s war on Ukraine.
Canada’s prime minister is pursuing deeper trade, defense and cultural ties with China, India and the European Union, but none are likely to replace ties to the United States.
Poet renews accusations of literary appropriation while linking dispute to race, recognition and power in publishing Rupi Kaur and Nayyyirah Waheed. PHOTO: Screengrab A decade after Rupi Kaur’s milk and honey became a global publishing phenomenon, poet Nayyirah Waheed has once again put their long-running literary dispute in the spotlight — framing it not simply … Read more