Peppino Mazzullo, Voice of Topo Gigio For Decades, Dies at 100
The actor played the role of the sweetly endearing mouse puppet, a character beloved by children all over the world — and, apparently, Ed Sullivan.
What We Learned About American Teenagers Supplying Guns to Cartels
Our reporting revealed how Mexican criminal groups are relying on teenagers and young adults in border states like Arizona to help supply their weapons.
Soviet-era watches revived for luxury market
When David Henderson-Stewart first visited Russia's Raketa watch factory, its few remaining watchmakers were huddled in winter coats over vintage equipment. The British former lawyer knew nothing about watches, but his love of Soviet design led him to see potential in the ailing enterprise, which once employed 7,000 workers and produced timepieces for astronauts and … Read more
India says 5 citizens rescued after Kuwait-flagged tanker hit by projectile in Hormuz Strait
India says five citizens were rescued after a Kuwait-flagged tanker was hit. ANADOLU India on Saturday said five of its citizens had been rescued after a Kuwait-flagged tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Embassy in Oman said on X that it had coordinated the rescue of five Indian citizens … Read more
Israel’s ongoing truce violations kill 5 in Gaza Strip
4 women, one young man among victims when Israeli army targeted residential building, medical source tells A picture showing Palestinians mourning the loss of two people killed in the Gaza war—ANADOLU AGENCY The Israeli army killed five Palestinians and wounded six others in the Gaza Strip on Saturday in Tel Aviv’s continuing violations of a … Read more
FlyDubai Co-Pilot Used Crash Ax in ‘Terrorist’ Cockpit Attack, Emirates Says
The violent midair assault on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv has deepened concerns about the safety of Israelis traveling abroad.
Riaz Rafi’s Day and Night finds a global audience
Riaz Rafi’s journey takes his Pakistani-American art to an international airport and new audiences. For years, Riaz Rafi has painted the things that cannot always be put into words. Now, one of his paintings is speaking for him in a place where thousands of people pass through every day. The Pakistani-American artist’s Day and Night … Read more
Pakistan Champions pull out of World Championship of Legends
PCB NOC issue forces Bangladesh match postponement; owner Kamil Khan remains hopeful of a change in decision KARACHI: Pakistan Champions have been officially ruled out of the World Championship of Legends after their scheduled match against Bangladesh in Sharjah was postponed due to players not receiving No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). … Read more
What to Know About France’s High School Protests
Students angry over the state of the country’s education system have blockaded hundreds of schools. Thousands of protesters have been arrested and dozens of people injured.
U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest.