Bessent Settled Tax Issue That Had Put Him at Odds With I.R.S.
[The Treasury Secretary had previously taken a position on his taxes that contradicted the views of the tax agency that he now oversees.
After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain Future
Some Iraqis are celebrating the end of an American military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens next for their country, trapped between Washington and Tehran.
OpenAI’s Greg Brockman Backs Out of Second $25 Million Donation to A.I. Super PAC
Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and co-founder, said internally that the super PAC, Leading the Future, had become a “distraction” for the A.I. company.
Trump Dangles Alaska Gas Project as Part of Korean Investment Package
[The long-delayed project, which the developer has not yet formally greenlit, would deliver Alaskan gas to Asian markets but take several years to construct.
Trump Bars Some South Africans Over Claims of Anti-White Discrimination
Washington says South Africa has not done anything to fix what President Trump sees as discrimination. South Africa’s president has called Mr. Trump’s policies racist.
3 Charts That Explain El Niño
With air and sea surface temperatures already breaking records, this year’s episode is on track to be the strongest in living memory.
The Alejandro Mario Yllanes Paintings Saved From a Dumpster
Alejandro Mario Yllanes, a self-taught Bolivian painter, made searingly political works championed by Diego Rivera. Their journey to major museums is a 50-year saga full of mysteries.
Attack on bus in Syria kills seven: state news agency
Attackers remain unidentified as bus carrying workers comes under fire in Homs province This handout photograph taken and released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows Syrian forensic investigators inspecting a civilian vehicle targeted on the Masyaf bridge in Homs province north of the capital Damascus on September 30, 2026. Photo: AFP A … Read more
Hamdard Pakistan celebrates 3rd Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said Awards 2025 with a 'Wellness Redefined' theme
With more than 800 guests in attendance, Hamdard Pakistan recently hosted the 3rd Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said Awards at the Governor’s House, Lahore. Centred on the theme "Wellness Redefined," the event celebrated visionary leaders who are actively shaping a brighter future for Pakistan through their contributions to health, education, and community development. For the very … Read more
Why Cheap Used Cars Are So Hard to Find
[A three-year-old car was the sweet spot for buying used cars, since they have passed the peak of depreciation. But they now average about $33,000.