Diana Vishneva’s Quiet Return in Venice Makes a Powerful Statement
Diana Vishneva’s performance at the Venice Dance Biennale raised uncomfortable questions for an event that once vowed to cut ties with Russia’s artists over the war in Ukraine.
The Best Fire Pits, Lanterns and Torches to Conjure the Spirit of Camp in Your Own Backyard
Fire pits, lanterns and torches to transform your outdoor space and make the most of the season.
OGDCL, Kingsmen Academy to replace WAPDA and Sahir Associates in Grade-I Departmental Cricket
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and Kingsmen Academy are set to replace Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and Sahir Associates in the President’s Trophy and Cup Grade-I for the upcoming 2026-27 domestic cricket season, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Tuesday. In order to enhance the quality of cricket and maintain high … Read more
India paves way for return of merchant fees on digital payments
Industry says UPI’s zero-fee model limits investment, making digital payment growth harder to sustain A man uses his phone to scan a QR code of the digital payment app Paytm after purchasing a cold beverage at a shop in Kolkata, India on July 9, 2024. REUTERS India has moved a step closer to reintroducing merchant … Read more
Trump’s Board of Peace reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout plan
Israel’s withdrawal beyond the Yellow Line, will only take place after decommissioning as committed by Hamas A woman stands near destroyed tents sheltering already displaced Palestinians, following an overnight Israeli strike on a medicine warehouse, according to medics, in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, August 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump’s … Read more
Wildfires near Spokane destroy more than 700 buildings, force 64,000 to flee
Officials warn fatalities likely as 1,100 firefighters battle blazes with zero containment so far A burned vehicle sits among the remains of a home as wildfires burn in Spokane, Washington, US, August 2, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Wildfires raging on the outskirts of Spokane, Washington, for a third day have destroyed at least 700 buildings and forced tens of thousands of people to flee their … Read more
Sanya Malhotra calls ‘desi acts of service’ harmful
Indian actor reflects on South Asian household dynamics, says mothers have dreams too Sanya Malhotra talked to Lilly Singh about desi ‘acts of service’ and her film ‘Mrs’. PHOTO: Screengrab Indian actor Sanya Malhotra opened up about challenging traditional gender roles within her family, revealing that she “forced” her mother to step away from the … Read more
Battle lines drawn as Infantino fights to hold on
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under pressure following a failed FIFA investment plan. Photo: AFP PARIS: The crisis triggered by FIFA President Gianni Infantino’sabandoned proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup deepened on Tuesday with influential figures publicly distancing themselves from the project while scrambling to contain the damage. After three days of … Read more
‘No decision’ on Mudryk future: Alonso
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says there is ‘good energy’ at the club. Photo: AFP LONDON: Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said on Tuesday “no decision” had been made on Mykhailo Mudryk’s future but added the winger could play in pre-season after returning from a doping ban. Ukrainian international Mudryk was suspended for four years after failing … Read more
India’s Gen Z cockroach party resists lure of election after rattling Modi
Party founder Abhijeet Dipke says movement will consult supporters before deciding on political ambitions Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party celebrates with supporters after the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 25, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS India’s Gen-Z Cockroach Janta Party, whose recent protest against exam paper leaks claimed a … Read more