The Ruthless Efficiency of Ultrapotent Street Drugs
Five decades after the “war on drugs” sought to make substance abuse unaffordable, illicit drugs are cheaper and more powerful than ever. A visit to Baltimore shows why.
China vows to ‘protect legitimate rights’ amid US sanctions threats over Iran trade
Beijing’s reaction comes as Trump administration moves to target Iran’s trading partners with sanctions Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian attends a press conference in Beijing, China, on April 10, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS China warned Monday that sanctions and pressure tactics do not resolve disputes, vowing to take necessary steps to safeguard its interests as … Read more
Canada Is Fighting Back on Trade. Will Others Follow?
[Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to retaliate against U.S. tariffs has drawn praise from China, and exposed a rift in the Trump administration.
Syria and Israel Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks to Try to Ease Tensions
The discussions, reported by the Syrian state news agency, came days after Israel struck an air base in Syria’s northwest, the latest in a series of military interventions.
Hira Qaiser crowned winner of ‘Pakistan Idol’ 2026
Hira Qaiser from Faisalabad was crowned the winner of Pakistan Idol 2026, taking home a cash prize of Rs1.5 million at the grand finale on Sunday. Hira, who comes from a middle-class family, won over the audience and judges with her vocals and strong performances. The singer’s journey reached an emotional climax during the grand … Read more
Maresca makes winning start with Man City
Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol strike late to seal a dramatic 2-1 win over Bournemouth MANCHESTER: Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League game as the Spaniard’s … Read more
Kremlin says British missile help for Ukraine ‘adds fuel to the fire’
Ukrainian service members walk next to a launcher of a Patriot air defence system, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine, August 4, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS The Kremlin said on Monday that Britain’s decision to hand Ukraine classified information on British-made components used to make SCALP long-range cruise missiles would “add fuel … Read more
Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Fired Columnist Karen Attiah
[An arbitrator ordered the newspaper to reinstate Karen Attiah, who was fired after posting about “white men who espouse hatred and violence” following Charlie Kirk’s killing.
Are CBD Products Good for Your Pet?
Seems as though everyone and dog is taking them.
Some of Russia’s A.I. Drones Are Powered by Nvidia Microcomputers, Ukrainian Officials Say
The tech giant says it does not sell the devices in Russia, but they are widely available on resale markets. When purchased that way, they are virtually impossible to track.