“It Ends,” “Exit 8” and the New Horror of Monotony
In movies like “It Ends” and “Exit 8,” the scares come from reliving the same thing over and over again.
Hesson faces selection challenge
KARACHI: Pakistan head into the third and final Test against England at Edgbaston on Wednesday with their preparations clouded by a string of omissions that have left the touring side short of experience and facing the prospect of a first Test-series clean sweep in England. England lead the series and have a chance to complete … Read more
Mosque vandalised with swastikas, hate messages in Belgium
Police launch investigation after mosque in Schelle targeted with graffiti, dog feces A mosque in northern Belgium was vandalised on Sunday with swastikas, hate messages and dog faeces, Belgian public broadcaster VRT reported. The vandalism targeting the Tawfieq mosque in Schelle, in Belgium’s Antwerp province, was discovered by mosque board members on Friday morning, according … Read more
Bushra Ansari wants Pakistani TV to tell more issue-based stories
Veteran actor calls for dramas that explore root causes of social problems, urges shift from typical domestic tropes For actor Bushra Ansari, the biggest problem with today’s television was not simply what was being shown on screen, but what was being left out: the real social and economic issues affecting the country’s ordinary citizens. After … Read more
OPEC Plus to Keep Oil Production Steady
The decision on Sunday by the cartel of oil-producing nations and some of its allies came after the resumption of U.S. and Iranian military strikes in the Persian Gulf.
Japan’s luxury ice revered by bars worldwide
Specialist ice makers freeze water over 48 to 72 hours to make ultra-clear cubes shipped to bars worldwide In the historic Japanese city of Kanazawa, craftsmen painstakingly shape and slice blocks of ice destined to chill negronis in some of the world’s trendiest bars. PHOTO: AFP In the historic Japanese city of Kanazawa, craftsmen painstakingly … Read more
PCB presses PSL defaulters
KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has warned stakeholders with outstanding payments to clear their dues, telling them that financial difficulties or other circumstances would not exempt them from their obligations. PCB officials delivered the message during a recent meeting of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Governing Council in London, where the league’s finances and … Read more
fans party for Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday
Thousands gather at Queen frontman’s Montreux statue in costume, song and celebration Czech sculptor Irena Sedlecka’s statue of Freddie Mercury was adorned with flowers and balloons to mark his 80th birthday. PHOTO: AFP Thousands of Queen fans sang, cheered and partied at the Freddie Mercury statue in Montreux on Saturday to celebrate what would have … Read more
Americans hit with record gasoline prices
[ National average gasoline price will probably hit $4.03 on Labour Day Reuters September 06, 2026 Less than a minute read 3D-printed oil pump jacks, Iranian flag, and a rising stock graph appear in this illustration taken March 2, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS NEW YORK: With the war in the Middle East still raising energy costs, … Read more
Bummer Time
If you thought this summer felt a little bit off, you’re not alone.