Should I Publicize a Bad Publicist?
[Plus: An intern considers whether to give the boss an honest review.
A Shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto Exposes a Neighborhood’s Guns-for-Hire Network
A shooting at a U.S. Consulate has thrust a neighborhood with a troubled past into the center of an emerging criminal phenomenon: young guns for hire as gig workers in the underworld economy.
Spain explores trade, investment avenues
[ Spanish Ambassador Carlos Aragon Gil de la Serna visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) RAWALPINDI: Spanish Ambassador Carlos Aragon Gil de la Serna visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI), where he held a meeting with RCCI President Usman Shaukat to discuss opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade, investment, economic … Read more
SpaceX sets launch turnaround record with 2 Falcon 9 missions
Rockets launched 38.5 minutes apart for Globalstar, US Space Force, with second booster marking 650th Falcon landing SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets for Globalstar and the United States Space Force on Saturday night, setting a company record by completing the missions just 38.5 minutes apart, according to a US media report. Spaceflight Now reported … Read more
At least six dead as historic flooding inundates US state of Indiana
Chace Dexter, 13, films the swollen White River due to flooding after days of heavy rain in Noblesville, Indiana, United States, August 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS At least six people have died in Indiana after a powerful storm system brought more than 11 inches of rain to parts of the United States state, triggering historic … Read more
As the Old Files Open, One Family Confronts Another’s Dark Nazi Past
A woman who secured the criminal file of her grandmother, a collaborator, offered to share it with a Jewish family that had been betrayed. Then she balked and a new dispute ensued.
Rahmat Shah century leads Afghanistan to 4-0 series sweep of Ireland
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah scored a superb unbeaten century. Photo: AFP LONDON: Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah scored a superb unbeaten century and shared a record third-wicket partnership with Sediqullah Atal as the tourists beat Ireland by six wickets in the fifth and final one-day international. Saturday’s victory in Belfast saw Afghanistan complete a dominant 4-0 … Read more
Australia must rethink after Bangladesh shock, says Cummins
Pat Cummins admitted there were “no excuses” for his side’s shock nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday. Photo: AFP Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted there were “no excuses” for his side’s shock nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday, with changes potentially on the … Read more
He’s Hiking 2,190 Miles. We Tagged Along for 16, Cameras and All.
A 91-year-old hiker is on a quest to complete the entire Appalachian Trail. Two journalists, lugging hefty equipment, joined him for a scenic but punishing stretch.
How a False Nuclear Claim About Iran Ricocheted From India to Washington
[A dubious post that spread on X became the basis of false claims that Iran’s leadership had declared it a nuclear power.