What to Know About Iraq’s Militias
At least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of U.S. and Saudi airstrikes.
Sanctions Bill Would Give Trump Sweeping New Tariff Powers
[A bipartisan bill in the Senate would allow President Trump to impose tariffs on the biggest importers of Russian energy.
Kavinsky, French D.J. and Electronic Musician, Dies at 50
The artist, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was best known for his 2010 hit “Nightcall,” which was featured in the film “Drive.”
Tiny kurtas, polka dots and Y2K fashion define Pakistani influencers’ summer style
From fusion dressing to tailored basics, creators are reimagining nostalgic trends for modern wardrobes Pakistani influencers wearing Y2K for the summer. PHOTO: Screengrab If there is one thing Pakistani influencers have agreed on this summer, it’s that Y2K fashion is making a comeback. Scroll through Instagram and you’ll spot a wave of familiar silhouettes … Read more
‘Very hungry’ Joao Pedro impresses Alonso
Joao Pedro impressed new Chelsea manager XabiAlonso with a hat-trick against Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: AFP LONDON: Chelsea’s Brazilian striker Joao Pedro is “very hungry” after his World Cup snub, with a quick-fire hat-trick in the team’s opening pre-season game impressing new manager Xabi Alonso. The 24-year-old was snapped up from Brighton a year ago and scored … Read more
Saudi Arabia appoints Dr Al-Baqami as new envoy to Pakistan
Appointment comes amid growing strategic alignment between Islamabad and Riyadh, with growing defence, economic ties Pictured is the newly appointed Saudi ambassador to Pakistan, Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami—FILE PHOTO Saudi Arabia on Wednesday appointed Dr Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Arab News reported, as the … Read more
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Women Undulating Underwater’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Investors Are Bracing for Uncertain Fed Announcement
[The central bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, but investors are preparing for a possible surprise.
St. Mary’s, Newfoundland, Will No Longer Reek of Rotten Fish Sauce
In Newfoundland, 20-year-old smelly sludge will finally be removed.
Trump Administration Is Repurposing Federal Land for A.I. Data Centers
[In the latest example, the Energy Department will convert a shuttered Cold War-era uranium enrichment facility into a data center campus and gas plants.