U.S. Attacks Island in Strait of Hormuz, in First Strike on Iran in a Month
The strikes, against what the military said were launchers for sea mines, appeared to be limited rather than the renewal of larger-scale bombing.
Who Iz I?’ faces UK cinema ban campaign
Sacha Baron Cohen’s return as Ali G has prompted a campaign calling on cinemas in the U.K. and elsewhere not to screen the upcoming film Ali G: Who Iz I?. The Amazon MGM mockumentary, which is scheduled for release on October 23, has faced criticism online following the release of its trailer earlier this week. … Read more
Melting Himalayas
Scientists are still working out the precise cause of the disaster in Nepal, but one thing seems certain: The risk of such events is increasing.
Germany conquer Spain to retain Men’s Hockey World Cup crown
Goalkeeper Danneberg inspires Germany as Struthoff strike seals fourth world title Germany retained the men’s Hockey World Cup title on Sunday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Spain, becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles on two separate occasions and claiming their fourth world crown. The Germans, who also lifted the trophy in 2002, … Read more
Sindh lifts seven-year ban on commercialisation of residential plots
Master Plan Authority introduces new formula for infrastructure fees as residential plot commercialisation resumes The Sindh Master Plan Authority has lifted a seven-year ban on the conversion of residential plots for commercial use following recent court decisions, while a new formula for distributing infrastructure fees collected on changes in land use has also come into … Read more
Nepal Turns to Mass Burials, as Thousands Remain Missing from Floods
Only a fraction of the over 2,500 missing are turning up among the dead, underscoring a bleak reality: The death toll is likely to keep rising for days to come.
England beat Pakistan by 194 runs to clinch Test series at Lord’s
Defeat continues Green Caps’ run of humiliations abroad, Pakistan suffers ninth defeat in last 10 matches overseas Ollie Robinson pictured in the second Test match between England and Pakistan. GETTY IMAGES LONDON: The Green Caps’ run of humiliations abroad continued unabated as Pakistan suffered their ninth defeat in their last 10 matches overseas. The team … Read more
More Than 22,000 Ancient Artifacts Seized in Florida
The items include Egyptian statues and ancient Greek and Roman coins that date back 1,000 to 5,000 years, officials said.
Israeli strike kills two people including a 3-year-old boy, Gaza medics say
Hamas accuses Israel of violating ceasefire and undermining Trump’s broader plan to end the Gaza war Reuters August 30, 2026 Less than a minute read Mother of three-year-old Palestinian child Tayyem Hamdan, who was killed in an Israeli strike according to medics at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, reacts during his funeral in central … Read more
Seven die, many more missing after ferry capsizes off North Cyprus
Ferry bound for Turkey takes on water shortly after leaving Kyrenia port, authorities say A helicopter brings survivors ashore after they were rescued from the sea following a boat capsize off Kyrenia, northern Cyprus, August 30, 2026. REUTERS| At least seven people died and 23 were missing after a ferry carrying around 270 passengers and … Read more