Powerful Earthquake Strikes Colombia
The magnitude 7.4 quake hit the western part of the country, shaking Bogotá, Cali, Medellín and other cities, just weeks after quakes of similar intensity devastated parts of neighboring Venezuela.
How Small, Independent Newspapers Are Still Finding Readers
[In a world of failing newspapers, free weeklies like The Chronicle of Glens Falls, N.Y., are still finding readers. All it takes is owners who do absolutely everything.
Rybakina survives scare as Gauff, Osaka race into Toronto quarters
World number two Elena Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open champion, defeated American Ann Li to reach the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters hardcourt tournament. Photo: AFP TORONTO: World number two Elena Rybakina survived a huge scare to battle into the Canadian Open quarter-finals on Sunday in Toronto while fourth-ranked Coco Gauff cruised through. … Read more
Makkah Defence Agreement extension of Pak-Saudi bilateral defence pact: PM Shehbaz
Says the agreement ‘entirely for defensive purposes’, stressing that it is not intended for aggression Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the Makkah Defence Agreement was an extension of the bilateral defence pact signed by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia last year. “Last year, this arrangement was made official and a proper agreement was signed. … Read more
Waymo Is Growing Faster Than Ever. So Are Its ‘Edge Cases.’
[As Waymo deploys more driverless cars to 15 U.S. cities and counting, its vehicles keep encountering new and unexpected situations that they have no script to handle.
Storms from Dolphin soak China’s east, ground nearly 950 Shanghai flights
China Eastern Airlines trying to resume flights to Shanghai, Zhejiang, other destinations in ‘orderly manner’ People wade through a flooded street after Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to Shanghai, China, August 10, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Torrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin’s wake inundated several provinces in China’s east, drenching the coastal region and flooding … Read more
How Taiwan Simulated a Potential Chinese Attack
The 30-minute simulated disruption was part of the island’s effort to test and build people’s resilience in the face of a potential Chinese attack.
Art Gallery Shows to See in August
This week in Newly Reviewed Carolina Miranda covers three shows in Los Angeles: a group exhibit with Tom of Finland at the center, Betye Saar’s “wearable art” and Esther Pearl Watson’s spaceships.
Rahim Khan doubts Pakistan’s World Cup prospects
Pakistan team picture after landing in the Netherland. Photo: PHF KARACHI: Former Olympian and 1994 World Cup gold medallist Rahim Khan is not optimistic about Pakistan making a major impact at the FIH Hockey World Cup, warning that the team has not had the preparation required to challenge the leading sides. “I am not quite … Read more
Pakistan begin England Test preparations
New batting coach Michael Smith joins squad as players complete first training session at Kent County Club Pakistan’s Test squad has begun preparations for their upcoming series against England Pakistan’s Test squad has begun preparations for their upcoming series against England, with the players taking part in their first training session at Kent County Club … Read more