U.S. Removes Syria From Its List of Terrorism Sponsors
The move lifted economic sanctions on the country, raising hopes of further recovery after its brutal civil war.
Maya Ali bids farewell to ‘Aik Mohabbat Aur’, thanks cast and crew
Actor expresses gratitude to director, praises co-stars for performances as drama with Ahad Raza Mir wraps Actor Maya Ali said her goodbyes to Aik Mohabbat Aur, taking a look back at some memorable moments from the drama serial. Sharing a photo dump to Instagram, Maya reminisced about the shoot days of the drama opposite co-star Ahad … Read more
Facebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups’ content to recruit children: HRW
HRW says circulation of content by armed groups ‘glorifies life in armed group ranks’, promotes ‘deceptive job offers’ Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone, in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Facebook and TikTok failed to prevent the spread of content produced … Read more
Saudi Arabia, France back Palestinian state, call for Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon
Joint statement urges negotiated solution on Iran, calls on Tehran to resume full cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog Saudi Arabia and France reaffirmed support for Palestinian statehood and called for Israel to withdraw from all Lebanese territory, according to a joint statement issued Monday at the end of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s state … Read more
Tornado Rips Through Towns in Southern France
An uncommonly powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes and knocked out power to about 2,800 households.
Silence, Wolves and the Wild East: Hiking in Portugal’s Côa Valley
A trek in a remote corner of the Iberian Peninsula brought a writer face-to-face with ancient oaks, rewilding efforts and prehistoric cave art.
Nadia Afgan says actors hide financial stress behind curated images on social media
Actor Nadia Afgan discussed the pressures facing young actors in an interview, criticising the trend of moving into expensive residential areas to keep up appearances. Reflecting on the financial strain many young actors put themselves through, Nadia said the profession was far harder than it looked. “Our job isn’t easy; it’s very difficult. I think about … Read more
Carse dropped from England squad
The fast bowler is unavailable for the second Test as the regulator probes the incident England’s Brydon Carse has been dropped from the second Test against Pakistan after a nightclub incident. Photo: AFP LONDON: Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the second Test against Pakistan, while an incident outside a nightclub is investigated by the … Read more
The AI founders who walked away from Bezos-backed Prometheus to model the universe
The difference is that this new system is not built for understanding language; it is built for physics Accelerated Understanding Inc’s co-founders Anima Anandkumar and Benedikt Jenik pose for a picture, in Pasadena, California, US, August 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A research duo, once pitched to lead the Jeff Bezos-backed Project Prometheus, on Tuesday unveiled what … Read more
The Heat on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Grows
[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plans to intervene in bond markets has drawn widespread criticism, including from a prominent former mentor.