When Will the Wildfire Smoke End? Latest Air Quality Updates and Maps
On Monday, hazy skies and poor air quality continued to affect parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes region.
Oil reverses as Iranian comments interpreted as chance for fresh negotiations
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson says that the country has received new proposals from mediators The sun sets behind oil pumps outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026—REUTERS Oil prices reversed early gains on Monday after Iran’s foreign ministry said negotiations with the US could be pursued in line with national interests. Benchmark prices had … Read more
Aiming for My Fastest Marathon, I Turned to Distance Running’s Mecca
A New York Times reporter’s quest to beat the personal best he set 14 years ago took him to a Kenyan village, where the biggest benefit he got was not what he expected.
Late buying lifts PSX into positive territory
[ KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured another volatile session on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East kept investors on edge, although late-session buying helped the benchmark index erase early losses and finish marginally higher. The benchmark KSE-100 Index settled at 175,927.74, gaining 124.95 points, or 0.07%, after witnessing sharp intraday fluctuations driven … Read more
Here’s What Greeks Think of Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’ (It’s Their Story, After All.)
Before its release, some in the country were highly skeptical about the new depiction of a beloved tale. But many who saw it over opening weekend came back with positive reviews.
Pakistani celebrities react to Spain’s World Cup final win over Argentina
Actor Adnan Siddiqui trolls Argentina fans as Sajal Aly says ‘our childhood ends here’ Celebrities took to social media to share their reactions to Sunday night’s FIFA World Cup final, where Spain lifted the trophy. While some celebrated the victory, others expressed disappointment over Argentina’s defeat. Actors and singers including Adnan Siddiqui, Talha Chahour, Danish … Read more
Italy arrests over 500 in nationwide operation targeting youth crime
Police identify nearly 1,000 social media accounts promoting hatred, violence during raids across 44 provinces Italian police arrested 539 people during a nationwide operation targeting youth crime, local media reported Monday. The operation, coordinated by the Central Operations Service and conducted across 44 provinces, also resulted in 954 people being charged, according to ANSA news … Read more
American A.I. Giants Like Alphabet Face Fresh Tests
[Rapid advancements in Chinese artificial intelligence models raise more questions about costly technology spending, as Google’s parent prepares to report earnings.
After nine straight nights of strikes, where is the US-Iran conflict headed?
US signals further escalation as military operations expand across Iran, raising concerns over regional security USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) transits the Arabian Sea while an MH-60S Sea Hawk flies nearby on July 19, 2026. Photo: US Central Command The US carried out a ninth consecutive night of military strikes against Iran early on Monday, … Read more
The Pentagon has identified two U.S. service members who were killed in Jordan.
Both were active-duty soldiers, the Defense Department said. They were killed in action after an Iranian strike on a U.S. base on Friday.