Gordon Parks as His Subjects Knew Him
Isabella Rossellini, Lonnie Ali, Anderson Cooper and other relatives of those who figured in the celebrated photographer’s portraiture bolster a new exhibition at the Jack Shainman Gallery.
Generosity is not a substitute for justice
. The writer is an academic and researcher. He is also the author of Development, Poverty, and Power in Pakistan, available from Routledge Many Pakistanis have long told themselves a comforting story. Despite all the problems in the country, no one really goes hungry. If someone is struggling, family members and neighbours’ help, mosques distribute … Read more
Yemen War Intensifies as Houthi Militia Advances on Marib
Clashes between Iranian-backed Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed government forces have been reported near oil-rich Marib Province.
Pakistan abstains as China, Russia veto Iran sanctions monitoring resolution
Pakistan urges non-confrontational approach, calls for diplomacy and a peaceful solution to the Iran nuclear issue Pakistan on Thursday abstained from voting on a resolution seeking to extend the mandate of an independent panel monitoring sanctions on Iran as China and Russia vetoed the measure, reiterating their position that all UN measures against Tehran had been … Read more
Microscopic Videos That Show the Invisible Wonders Around Us
The winners of this year’s Nikon Small World in Motion competition showcase the wiggly, feathery, undulating beauty of invisible life.
10 must-see films releasing this month
Sequels and reunions make up September’s line-up, spanning Bollywood dramas and Hollywood’s fall biggest releases September is proving to be a packed month at the movies, with Bollywood and Hollywood both rolling out heavyweight releases within weeks of each other. From a long-awaited witchy sequel to a courtroom-set Bollywood two-hander, here’s a look at what’s … Read more
US clears way for $24.3 billion military aircraft sale to Saudi Arabia
48 F-35 fighter jets, 49 engines included in package, according to State Department’s notification to Congress Personnel work on US Air Force F-35 Lightning II fighter jets parked on the tarmac at the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, January 3, 2026. REUTERS The US State Department approved a possible $24.3 billion … Read more
This Rare Gene Drastically Raises Lung Cancer Risk in People Who Never Smoked
The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found.
Major Iranian Airline Suspends Several Flights Abroad, Adding to Isolation
The carrier, Mahan Air, said it would stop flying to neighboring countries just over a week after the United States imposed sweeping sanctions on Iran’s aviation industry.
Govt raises diesel price by Rs3.47, cuts petrol price by 43 paisas for Sep 18
[ HSD price rises to Rs424.92 per litre while petrol price falls to Rs390.79 following latest revision A worker updates the fuel price at a petrol station following the rollout of a fuel relief scheme, which provides a fuel subsidy for eligible motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles with engines of up to 800cc, in Karachi, Pakistan, … Read more