No city for the nameless
Nisar, a soul lost to the city. Photo: Supplied E very night, hundreds endure sleeplessness on Lahores streets. Many are labourers who have migrated to the city for jobs. Soaring rents force them to sleep on the roadsides. The urban homeless are mostly economic.
66-year-old ‘Canadian’ thrives in Philippine bedding
MANILA, Philippines — How does a Filipino textile company survive — even thrive — for almost seven decades despite local and international turmoil and disruptions, including a global pandemic that virtually shut down almost every business? For New Creation Manufacturing and Classic Characters Inc., founded in 1959, determination, versatility and the agility to respond —
BRICS worried over Trump tariff, Israel strikes on Gaza
NEW DELHI: As global trade tensions intensify, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called on BRICS bloc to defend the multilateral trading system and serve as a voice of reason and constructive change in a world marked by volatility and protectionism. Speaking at a meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Jaishankar issued a pointed warning on the dangers of unilateralism and economic nationalism.
Lucrative Mindanao swing ends PGT season
The PGT season ends with a three-leg Mindanao swing starting the second week of next month, and after the chase for a combined P10.5 million staked in events at Del Monte in Bukidnon, Apo Golf and South Pacific in Davao, jockeying for slots for two major events will be a very interesting sidelight. This is
Keegan Bradley defends US Ryder Cup fans as just ‘passionate’ amid chaos
Captain rejects suggestions his team stoked up troubleI dont appreciate those words that you just saidKeegan Bradley refused to condemn American Ryder Cup fans after the grim scenes that formed a backdrop to day two at Bethpage Black. Bradley went so far as to curiously suggest spectators had been violent during the Ryder Cup in Rome two years ago. Bradleys approach was in stark contrast to that of his European counterpart, Luke Donald, who believes some those in the galleries engaged in unacceptable conduct. Europe lead their hosts 1112-412 heading into the final day. Just as striking on Saturday, though, was a series of unacceptable shouts towards European players. These were personal especially in the direction of Rory McIlroy and regularly delivered as golfers were preparing to play. McIlroy and Shane Lowry completed a fourball victory with state troopers lining holes.
‘I’m absolutely terrified’: Federal workers brace for potential government shutdown, mass layoffs
Federal employees from agencies across the US government say they’re “terrified,” “disoriented” and filled with anxiety as they brace for a possible shutdown that the Trump White House has threatened
Ducks GM Pat Verbeek on McTavish Extension
On Saturday, the Ducks signed Mason McTavish to a six-year contract with a $7 million AAV. General manager Pat Verbeek held a virtual conference call with local media prior to the Ducks’ preseason game against the Los Angeles Kings in Bakersfield. Below is a full transcript, which has been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Selena Gomez stuns in first wedding photos with Benny Blanco after private ceremony
Selena Gomez is officially a married woman. The multi-hyphenate singer, actress, and beauty mogul tied the knot with producer-songwriter Benny Blanco in a private ceremony on September 27, 2025, and shared the first breathtaking photos from their wedding day on Instagram. In the images, Gomez radiates old Hollywood glamour in an elegant high-neck gown, a […]
Officials place Des Moines schools leader on leave after his arrest by immigration agents
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Officials put the leader of Iowa’s largest school district on administrative leave Saturday, a day after federal immigration agents arrested him because they said he was in the country illegally. The Des Moines school board voted unanimously to place Superintendent Ian Roberts on paid leave during a three-minute-long special meeting. [.].
UP News: Varanasi Consumer Forum Paralysed For Seven Months Due To Lack Of Stenographer, 1,200 Cases Stuck
The forum, which is legally required to dispose of complaints within six months, has been reduced to conducting hearings without being able to deliver verdicts (4).