For ‘National Treasure’ Superfans, the Secret Lies in Philadelphia
The creators of the “National Treasure Hunt” podcast bring their passion for the Nicolas Cage heist movie to the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence.
India dominate as Sri Lanka slip to 130-4
Sri Lanka trail India by 373 runs AFP August 25, 2026 1 min read India’s Prasidh Krishna (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis during the third day of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 25, 2026. Photo: AFP COLOMBO: Sri Lanka … Read more
Netanyahu got his Iran war, but maybe not his desired result
Survey finds 92% of Israelis believe Tehran won, gained more from conflict as October elections loom for Israeli PM Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS After decades of urging the United States to attack Iran, Israeli Prime Minister … Read more
3 Charts That Explain El Niño
[With air and sea surface temperatures already breaking records, this year’s episode is on track to be the strongest in living memory.
Is Mouthwash Bad for Your Oral Health?
We asked experts to fact check some claims.
US, South Korea agree to closely cooperate on resolving North Korea’s nuclear issue
Rubio, FM Cho Hyun agree to continue communication, cooperation, vow to maintain combined defence posture US Secretary of State Marco Rubio poses for a photo with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun during a trilateral meeting, on the sidelines of the NATO leaders’ summit, in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States … Read more
Gold up as global rates hit 3-month high
[ KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Monday, tracking a strong international rally that pushed the metal to its highest level in more than three months. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, the price of 24-carat gold per tola reached Rs487,136 after gaining Rs4,200. Ten-gram gold was quoted at Rs417,640, … Read more
Australia Bans Generative A.I. From Official Music Charts
Under new rules, recordings developed using generative A.I. will only be allowed if they are “substantially human-made,” the peak body says.
PSX ends lower despite Moody’s upgrade
[ KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed lower on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 index slipped almost 200 points after failing to hold early gains. The index touched the intra-day high of 178,123 before profit-taking set in, leaving it once again short of the critical 178,000-180,000 resistance zone. At the close of trading, the … Read more
Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea
Cole Palmer (L) with Fulham’s English midfielder #24 Josh King (C) during the English Premier League football match. Photo: AFP LONDON: Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers’s debut goal and Joao Pedro’s strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday. Alonso has … Read more