Why Autocrats Care What People Think
Russia is staging an election that matters to almost no one — except President Vladimir V. Putin and his inner circle.
Iran War Will Make Winter More Expensive for Some Americans
[The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran.
Spain’s Preppy Conservatives Are Having a Moment
Loafer-wearing young Spaniards, often called “Cayetanos,” are flexing their countercultural muscles after eight years of left-wing government.
Haris Waheed speaks about feminine energy and embracing grey characters
Actor discusses his approach to performance, the evolving Pakistani drama industry and his upcoming project Actor Haris Waheed got candid in a recent interview with FUCHSIA Magazine, offering a rare, unguarded look at how he approaches identity, performance and the industry he works in. Early in the conversation, Waheed was asked how he recognised the … Read more
India, Sri Lanka storm into Asian Games women cricket semis
India to face Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka take on Pakistan in Sunday’s semi-finals India’s women’s cricket team storms into semis with eight-wicket win over Japan. Photo: AFP India women on Friday demolished Japan women by eight wickets in their Asian Games event quarter-final, racing to their modest target in just five overs to book their … Read more
Athletes ‘can’t take it any more’ as Asian Games issues mount
Athletes face lengthy airport delays, accommodation issues and transport problems ahead of Saturday’s opening Members of Nepal’s delegation arrive at the Asian Games in Nagoya. Photo: AFP NAGOYA: The Asian Games in Japan were on Friday facing more accusations of poor organisation with a world champion gymnast “totally exhausted”, the public drafted in to rescue … Read more
S Arabia pushes for agreed reforms
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are pushing their Economic Cooperation Framework into the implementation phase as the latter has asked Pakistan to document progress on agreed reforms and sector initiatives through 2030. Sources in the Economic Affairs Division told The Express Tribune that Saudi authorities had called for preparing detailed cooperation and progress cards … Read more
PM Shehbaz hails record $21.4bn foreign exchange reserves
[ Says Pakistan’s return to international capital markets reflect restoration of global confidence in country’s economy PM Shehbaz Sharif set a committee to review Telecommunication Reorganization (Amendment) Bill. PHOTO: APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday congratulated Pakistan’s economic team after the country’s foreign exchange reserves reached a record $21.4 billion, calling it another historic … Read more
‘Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie’ Review: Sharpened Insights
A documentary, adapted from the author’s memoir about being attacked, adds a visual dimension to the story of his recovery.
Sixes, silence and a record rush
Abhishek Sharma’s 34-ball blitz powers India past Afghanistan as hosts complete 3-0 T20I sweep India’s Abhishek Sharma celebrates after scoring a century during the third T20I against Afghanistan in New Delhi.. Photo: AFP Abhishek Sharma turned the third Twenty20 international into a personal highlight reel on Thursday, smashing a record-laden 108 from 34 balls as … Read more