Why the U.N. Still Matters
A year ago, the United Nations appeared to be sidelined. But this week has reminded the world that it’s still useful.
Leo XIV, Trying to Be Everyone’s Pope, Heads to Secular France
After touring Africa, Pope Leo’s four-day visit to France shows how he is seeking to appeal to Roman Catholicism’s original heartlands as well as to the church’s newest strongholds.
In London, a New Flagship for Alex Eagle
The designer signed on to creative direct the whole of 180 the Thames, a new lifestyle hub on the north bank of the Thames. Then she moved her own business there.
CM, four former ministers named in May 9 case
Forensic, NADRA reports confirm their alleged presence during Radio Pakistan attack PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and four former provincial ministers have been formally nominated as accused in the case of the attack on Radio Pakistan during the violent protests that erupted in the city on May 9 and 10, 2023, following the arrest … Read more
PM Shehbaz, Pezeshkian, discuss ‘regional situation’ in meeting on UNGA sidelines
Challenge facing negotiators is not just to sketch out a deal but to ensure concessions durable for both to trust US and Iranian negotiators in New York are exploring a phased path out of war that would involve Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Washington lifting its economic blockade of Iran, sources close to … Read more
France to Send Soldiers to Saudi Arabia to Help Secure Energy Sites
Attacks on Saudi cities on the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen have added to pressure on global oil supplies.
Farhat Ishtiaq to bring ‘Zanjeerain’ to audio with new series
Writer will revisit the hit drama in an audio series set to launch on her official YouTube channel in October Farhat Ishtiaq is taking Zanjeerain beyond television and into the world of audio storytelling, with an audio version of the drama set to launch on her official platforms in October. The acclaimed writer announced the … Read more
LHC pulls up police over tiny fonts
. LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday expressed displeasure over the use of extremely small fonts in First Information Reports (FIRs) and directed Punjab Police to ensure that computerised FIRs are prepared in a uniform and legible font across all police stations in the province. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum issued the directions while … Read more
Mamdani Accuses Netanyahu of Spreading ‘Baseless Lies’ After U.N. Speech
The Israeli prime minister accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel, of antisemitism. The mayor has become a political foil for the prime minister.
Shutdown in India’s Ladakh marks anniversary of deadly autonomy protests
Shops and businesses closed and streets emptied in Leh on Thursday after a Buddhist group called for a shutdown A file image of September 24, 2025 shows a vehicle on Fire in the Ladakh region, India. PHOTO: REUTERS Residents in India’s Ladakh staged a virtual shutdown of the main city on Thursday to mark a … Read more