The Canaduropean Union?
As ties with the U.S. fray, Canada and Europe are pulling closer. But defining a new partnership could prove tricky.
Saudi Arabia says Houthi drone intercepted near Makkah, group denies involvement
Official says security of Two Holy Mosques is a ‘red line,’ vowing coalition to take measures to deter further attacks Muslims perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on September 14, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi group near … Read more
Farhan Saeed challenges taboo around men’s pain and vulnerability
Singer-actor discusses societal expectations of men and the emotional struggles often left unspoken Singer-actor Farhan Saeed opened up about the taboo surrounding men’s mental health in an interview with BBC Urdu, challenging the assumption that “men don’t feel pain or they don’t cry”. Speaking about the double standards men can face when they struggle to speak … Read more
Viral video does not show Saudi imam arrested for criticising Saudi government and US
Video is from 2018 and is unrelated to claims of an imam being arrested over criticism Several users, the majority of whom appear to be Saudi Arabia-based accounts based on their profiles and previous posts, have been sharing a video on X since September 13, 2026, allegedly showing the arrest of a mosque imam in … Read more
Covid Vaccines Delayed for Half of U.S. Children
The Health Department has not decided whether to provide the shots to states through the Vaccines for Children program, which serves uninsured and low-income families.
Human-Caused Warming Played ‘Very Strong’ Role in Himalayan Floods, Report Finds
[Rising temperatures contributed to the disaster by destabilizing the permafrost and ice around the collapsed rock, scientists concluded.
U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis solidify gains in new theatre of Middle East war
Houthis release battlefield video overnight of fighters seizing armoured vehicles from Saudi-backed forces Houthi fighters move next to a destroyed vehicle following what the source described as an attack on Saudi-backed forces in the location given by the source as al Jawf governorate, Yemen, in this screengrab taken from a video released by Houthi Military … Read more
Yasir Nawaz opens up on showbiz longevity, royalties and return to acting
Actor-director discusses navigating Pakistan’s entertainment industry and experiences that shaped his career Actor, director and producer Yasir Nawaz got candid in an interview with Vasay Chaudhry, touching on everything from the realities of building a long career in Pakistani showbiz to the industry’s unresolved royalties debate, his decision to return to acting after losing weight, and life … Read more
Taliban seeks US ties, urges Washington to address legacy of Afghanistan war
Afghan spokesman says end of foreign military presence remains Taliban’s ‘greatest achievement’ The Taliban wants formal diplomatic relations with the US but said Washington must first address the legacy of its two-decade war in Afghanistan, Taliban spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi told CBS News in an interview. Five years after the Taliban returned to power following … Read more