All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and scores of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of aceasefire pausing two years of war. Speaking to parliament, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared he was “committed to this peace,” raising hopes that theruinous war, which triggered other conflicts in the Middle…
CHICAGO: Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa powered to victories in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday as the annual showpiece took place against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the city caused by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Kiplimo produced a devastating burst over the closing stages of the race to claim his first…
One of Japan’s most distinguished chemists, Eiichi Nakamura, has been appointed a chair professor at Nankai University in China. During his 50-year career, Nakamura has received numerous scientific awards as well as one of Japan’s highest honours. The University of Tokyo professor’s research spans synthetic and physical chemistry, and focuses on the functions of organic…
It’s often said that a picture can speak a thousand words. The one in Indian newspapers on Monday morning showing female journalists occupying front-row seats at the Afghan Taliban foreign minister’s press conference in Delhi is certainly one of those. The conference – the second press event by Amir Khan Muttaqi at the Afghan embassy…
WUHAN: Coco Gauff said her “stubborn” decision to defy her coach and play in China after a tough US Open had paid off after she beat Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday to clinch the third WTA 1000 title of her career in Wuhan. The 21-year-old Gauff secured the Wuhan Open without dropping a set…
Stephen HolderOct 13, 2025, 12:14 PM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest….
Movie audiences will soon witness Kiernan Shipka having trouble getting some shut-eye. Shipka stars in a Halloween-focused campaign for sleep wellness brand Hatch, and her faux trailer, which is exclusive to The Hollywood Reporter, can be seen below. Directed by Meredith Alloway, “Goodnight, Phone” will run in select AMC and Cinemark theaters for the spooky…
Spotify has chosen Samar Jafri as its RADAR Pakistan artist for the fourth quarter of 2025. Expressing gratitude over this selection, Samar said, “As an independent artist, this truly feels like the beginning of something I’ve been dreaming about for years. I’ve been making music for over six years now, but it took a lot…
Hong Kong has moved closer to having its first batch of halal-certified restaurants under the city’s Q-mark certification scheme by the end of this year, with the finance chief insisting the next step is to expand international promotional efforts targeting Muslim tourists. Commerce experts on a panel exploring halal markets on Monday also emphasised that…
Oct 13, 2025, 12:08 PM ET The 2025-26 preseason men’s college basketball AP Top 25 poll results are out! Purdue will tip off the season at No. 1 for the first time. Reigning national champion Florida (No. 3) and national runner-up Houston (No. 2) were also in the mix. Can either the Gators or the…
