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Yemen’s 2011 turmoil helped the Houthis gain ground and forge ties with Iran and Hezbollah Houthi fighters stand in front of what they say is a downed Saudi jet, at a location given as Yemen, in this still image from a handout video released on September 16, 2026. Houthi Military Media/ Handout via REUTERS A … Read more
The Democratic candidate for governor backed restrictions on disposal of fracking wastewater around a hard-hit town, and called for a “thorough investigation” of the dangers.
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.
. 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
Clashes between Iranian-backed Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed government forces have been reported near oil-rich Marib Province.
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
The winners of this year’s Nikon Small World in Motion competition showcase the wiggly, feathery, undulating beauty of invisible life.
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
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
The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found.