For Museum Boss Who Became a Trump Target, It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again
Kim Sajet left as director of the National Portrait Gallery when she found herself in the White House cross hairs. Now she’s watching another Smithsonian chief go through it.
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Former Officials Protest U.S. Plan to Defund Pan American Health Organization
The group of former health and national security officials warned that Americans will be more vulnerable to infectious disease threats.
Egypt confirms drone caused fire on two gas vessels at Damietta
No group claimed the attack near the Suez Canal, the last safe route for Saudi oil to global markets The image shows fire on a vessel at the Damietta Port Authority as Egyptian government said the fire was caused by a drone attack on July 30. PHOTO: ANADOLU A drone caused the fire that engulfed … Read more
Fahad Sheikh says viral clip taken out of context, apologises to senior actor Mohammed Ahmed
Actor to pursue legal action against those who circulated the clip, saying it was deliberately used to mislead public Actor Fahad Sheikh has issued a public apology to veteran actor Mohammed Ahmed, saying viral video circulating on social media that allegedly showed bullying on a drama set was taken out of context and led to … Read more
U.S. Aircraft Carrier Makes a Rare Port Call in Vietnam
The visit, the longest since the two countries restored relations, is a show of mutual cooperation and a signal from the U.S. to China. But it comes during tensions over tariffs.
Pope Leo Says He Hopes to Visit U.S. Within ‘Next Couple of Years’
When asked about a possible trip, Leo XIV said that he had been looking at the calendar for the “next couple of years.”
A Historian Considers the Yuppie
“We live in the world we inherited from them,” the author Dylan Gottlieb says.
Cuba to Trump: We’re Open for Business
A top Cuban official says the island won’t negotiate its politics, but it is willing to talk investment, including from President Trump.
Netanyahu admits decrease in popularity among US public, blames it on social media
Israeli prime minister says he is concerned on decline in support for Israel among US public Under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vision, Israel would gradually wean itself off its reliance on the massive military aid it receives from the United States. PHOTO: AFP Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday admitted there was a decrease … Read more
Pakistani celebrities call for peace and justice amid AJK unrest
Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Osman Khalid Butt among others express solidarity with Kashmiris Political unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). PHOTO: Reuters Pakistan’s entertainment industry has reacted to the recent unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), with celebrities expressing solidarity with residents and calling for peace, justice and accountability. Actor Durefishan shared a message … Read more