Containing Germany’s Far Right
The AfD victory in a state election is forcing a rethink of the country’s postwar strategy to safeguard democracy.
Saife Hassan on why negative characters intrigue him more than heroes
Reflects on his childhood love of storytelling, urges aspiring creators to focus on theatre and craft over fame Director Saife Hassan recently spoke at length about his craft in an interview, discussing the characters that interest him, his approach to scripts and the relationship between a writer’s vision and a director’s interpretation. Asked what repeatedly draws him … Read more
The book destruction business
. The author is a Professor and the Director of Center on Forced Displacement at Boston University Perhaps I am old fashioned. I never got a Kindle or any other gadget to read books on a tablet. Every book that I read, I want to experience the joy of holding the physical copy, of turning … Read more
At least five killed in Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash in Miami
Prime Air Flight 7598 overran the airport’s diagonal runway and struck multiple vehicles on the ground A view of an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that airport officials said overran a runway at Miami International Airport, next to rows of Tesla Cybercabs, in Miami, Florida, US, September 6, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/file At least five people … Read more
Power tariff raised by Rs0.52 per unit
[ The positive quarterly adjustment will be recovered over three months—September, October and November 2026—at a uniform rate of Rs0.5194 per kWh. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday approved an increase of Rs0.5194 per unit in electricity tariffs, placing an additional burden of approximately Rs12.6 billion on power consumers. The increase will apply to … Read more
Trump posts map appearing to show North America, other territories as part of US
Shares photo showing ‘Mexico’ crossed out in New Mexico and replaced with ‘America’ US President Donald Trump speaks while hosting a dinner in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 2, 2026. REUTERS United States President Donald Trump has shared a map on his Truth Social account that appears to … Read more
Ousted Kennedy Center Chairman Buys Dismantled ‘Blue’ Sculpture
David Rubenstein purchased the sculpture, which was removed from the center last week, from the artist’s foundation. He will display it at the National Gallery of Art.
Nashra’s record figures put Pakistan in Asia Cup semis
Left-arm spinner pulls off 6-7 as Pakistan seal a huge win over Hong Kong in women’s continental cricket event Pakistan Women stormed into the semi-finals of the Women’s Asia Cup with a commanding 72-run victory over Hong Kong Women on Monday, powered by a record-breaking spell from left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu. Chasing 144 for victory … Read more
Britain Set to Target Israeli West Bank Settlements With Trade Ban
The expected move will be announced on Tuesday, officials said, and underscored Israel’s mounting isolation over its policies toward Palestinians following the war in Gaza.
Jean-François Leroy, Champion of Photography at Its Rawest, Dies at 69
[His photojournalism festival, Visa Pour l’Image, brought to wide attention images of war and suffering. The French president called him “a great defender of reality.”