Nigerian Charged With Running Fake Government Agency
The Nigerian secured office space in a federal building, opened bank accounts and even held meetings with foreign diplomats. He says he is innocent.
The MacArthur ‘Genius’ Studying Sea Ice Secrets
A climate scientist was one of 20 recipients of a “no-strings-attached” $800,000 stipend.
5 new Netflix releases to add to your watchlist this week
From emotional coming-of-age drama and Bollywood romance to crime thrillers and the final ‘Outer Banks’ adventure With August drawing to a close, Netflix has plenty to offer viewers looking for something new to watch this week. From emotional coming-of-age drama and Bollywood romance to a chilling crime thriller and the long-awaited final chapter of Outer … Read more
Waqar backs Naseem for T20 comeback
Waqar Younis continues to have high hopes for Naseem Shah, saying that the ILT20 is a great opportunity for the pacer and that the selectors will surely be keeping an eye on him. The former legendary fast bowler also paid tribute to Mitchell Starc, stating that the Australian can continue playing for another two to … Read more
59 women lured to farmhouse for ‘jobs’, stripped of phones
Police arrest two suspects, including female coordinator; alleged organiser on the run KARACHI: A job interview that promised Rs2,000 a day ended with an unexpected exit — 59 women who had arrived at a farmhouse in Gadap hoping to land work were left without their mobile phones after the alleged event organiser disappeared with them. … Read more
How Trump’s claim on painkillers and autism sent Karachi mothers searching for answers
When the president of the United States stands on a podium and proclaims that Tylenol—locally known as Panadol—causes autism in children, parents listen. His statements unleashed a wave of fear, anxiety and anguish at least in Karachi, where we report from. An autism expert at Aga Khan University was “flooded” with calls and emails from … Read more
David Ellison’s Vision for CNN: Same C.E.O and No Bari Weiss, for Now.
[David Ellison is negotiating to keep CNN’s chief executive, Mark Thompson, in place without oversight from Bari Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, when the networks’ parent companies merge.
Russia to Sharply Increase War Spending and Cut Social Programs
Both sides are finding it increasingly difficult to finance the conflict in Ukraine. Russia’s 2027 budget envisions more debt, higher taxes and lower social benefits.
Pentagon creates ‘Autowarcom’ to expand AI and drone capabilities
Pentagon seeks cheaper AI-driven autonomous systems, reflecting a shift from costly conventional weapons platforms US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers his 2026 “State of the Force” address to US junior officers and enlisted leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, US, September 30, 2026. REUTERS US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced … Read more
Avalanche kills 15 Nepali workers preparing Himalayan mountain camp for climbers
Avalanche buried Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal, killing workers pitching tents and fixing ropes; one missing Rescue workers search for survivors after an avalanche buried the Himlung base camp, Nepal, September 27, 2026, resulting in missing climbers and support staff, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.File Photo: Nepal National Mountain Guide … Read more