Why Trump’s Renewed Trade War Could Be Costly
[Households and businesses were already contending with an affordability crunch. A new round of tariffs could inflict more pain.
Argentines Facing Surge of Criticism After World Cup Loss Have Something to Say
Many Argentines condemned their players’ racist chants and aggressive behavior, but rejected what felt like a sweeping stigmatization of their entire nation.
Coca-Cola’s New Branding Reminds People of Marlboro
[After the soda company introduced a new brand design, some fans spotted similarities to the typeface used by the cigarette brand. Enter the font nerds.
Life of Alan Turing Emerges in Richer Detail From Short Story
A Cambridge professor has transcribed a handwritten story that the famous mathematician wrote in the year before his death, presenting a different side of him.
Javed Akhtar laments decline of originality in the age of virality
Veteran Indian lyricist urges young writers to read more and resist the pressure to chase viral trends Indian lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar believes the internet has fostered a culture in which people are increasingly afraid to step outside their comfort zones, arguing that meaningful creativity is being sacrificed in favour of chasing trends. Speaking … Read more
PPP’s workers’ Lahore convention hits a snag as district administration withholds permission
Lahore PPP president Faisal Mir says he will stand his ground even if it means being arrested The Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) plans to hold a workers’ convention at the Greater Iqbal Park on July 25 suffered a setback on Friday after the Lahore district administration stopped preparations for the event, stating that the party … Read more
UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warns over US bombers
IRGC issues warning not to allow US bombers to fly from UK bases as London says stance unchanged A Boeing B‑52 Stratofortress aircraft takes off from RAF Fairford airbase, which hosts United States Air Force personnel, amid a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, April 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Britain … Read more
Measles Cases Hit New Record in U.S., as Vaccination Rates Wane
The Trump administration has sent mixed messages on vaccinations against measles as cases have continued to climb.
China Wields Its Rare Earth Leverage Over Europe With New Export Controls
[Beijing banned shipments of important supplies to 14 companies on the cutting edge of chemicals processing, electric motors and defense.
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