Ukraine’s Strike on an Iranian Ship Could Bring Two Wars Closer
The attack in the Caspian Sea was an unusually direct encounter between two countries that have been on opposite sides for years.
Beyond Amsterdam and Venice: 6 Delightful European Canal Cities
From culture in Hamburg to sweet confections in Aveiro, the charms of these places are revealed as you drift down uncrowded waterways.
PM Shehbaz directs faster implementation of government right-sizing reforms
Says performance of govt institutions should be significantly improved through modern technology and better training Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding rightsizing and improving efficiency of the Federal Government in Islamabad. Photo: X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to accelerate the implementation of rightsizing measures aimed at improving government … Read more
9 Things Experts Wish You’d Do in Midlife to Increase Longevity
How you care for yourself at this life stage matters a lot for your later years.
Cubans Aren’t Sleeping in Sweltering Blackouts
Our reporter Jack Nicas visits a sweltering Cuba where, six months into the Trump administration’s oil blockade, people struggle to sleep with no electricity for fans or air-conditioning.
As U.S. Pauses Strikes, Iran Is No Rush to Resume Cease-Fire Talks
Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump and have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say.
An Atlanta Museum’s New Look at the Civil War Goes Beyond Relics
The Atlanta History Center replaced an exhibition focused on military history with a reflection of America’s defining conflict.
PML-N secures strong lead in AJK polls, wins 9 of 13 seats in Mirpur as unofficial results pour in
PPP wins the remaining four seats in the division, which comprises the districts of Mirpur, Kotli and Chaksawari A polling officer opens a ballot box for counting at a polling station during the first phase of voting for the local legislature in Mirpur on July 27, 2026. Photo: AFP The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) emerged … Read more
Fauci, in Private Diary, Reflected on Covid’s Origins and His Own Fame
Private entries, released by a Republican senator, have reignited a furious debate over whether Covid-19 leaked from a lab.
Live Updates: 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan
Fires and injuries were reported after the quake in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto, according to Japan’s state broadcaster. A tsunami warning was lifted.