Chinese Comic Investigated After Singing a Riff of a Patriotic Song
Guo Degang, one of the country’s best-known comedians, was reported to the authorities, as the arts continue to be a focus for ideological crackdowns.
Mahmood Aslam celebrates upcoming Pride of Performance honour
Asif Raza Mir hosts gathering with actors Zara Noor Abbas, Usama Khan among those in attendance Veteran actor Mahmood Aslam recently celebrated his upcoming Pride of Performance honour at a gathering hosted by fellow actor Asif Raza Mir. Colleagues including Zara Noor Abbas and Usama Khan were among those in attendance. The actor, best known as … Read more
Injury-plagued Pogba released by Monaco
MONACO: Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday. Pogba, 33, won the World Cup with France in 2018 but since serving a ban for doping has struggled to return to the elite level. Monaco said in a statement … Read more
Iran weighs strikes on US military targets in Europe if war escalates: Financial Times
A battery of Iranian missiles can be seen in this image. PHOTO: IRNA Iran has considered striking US military assets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the war, as Tehran weighs options to expand the conflict beyond the Middle East, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Citing two people close to the Iranian … Read more
For a Family Vacation on Crete, the Goal Is Simple: Chill Out
The plan was to go light on history and museums, heavy on beaches, food and whatever felt right. In other words, the perfect break.
How Wall St. Profits When Personal Injury Lawsuits Pay Out
[Personal injury cases have exploded, in number and magnitude, funded by companies betting on a win — and offering investors a piece of the action.
Iran labels California its ‘new territory’ after Trump’s Hormuz claim
Tehran responds after Trump portrayed Hormuz as ‘new US territory’; California home to large Iranian diaspora Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi is pictured here on the right. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY An official Iranian social media account labelled California a “new territory” of Iran in response to US President Donald Trump posting an image portraying the … Read more
The Rising Stakes of the Global Bond Rout
[There were already several factors rattling investors. A further rise in bond yields is making things more expensive for everyone.
The High Cost of Being Present at the Venice Biennale
Some of the most talked-about pavilions at this year’s art event feature theatrical performances. But working with live bodies brings extra challenges.
Robinson stops play after Robinson’s double strike
England’s Joe Root (3rd R) calls for a review on the opening day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingkey cricket ground in Leeds, northern England, on August 19, 2926. Photo: AFP Pakistan made a shaky start to the first Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday, losing two wickets for 11 … Read more