“Let there be wealth without tears; enough for the wise man who will ask no further.” It’s fitting that the Aeschylus quote on the opening of James Gray’s rivetingPaper Tigerevokes Greek tragedy. In this piercing account of the American Dream in tatters, the magnitude of that dimension feels appropriate, echoing the currents of betrayal, fear…
In an odd coincidence that shows how much this kind of story was burning to be told, two movies debuting at major festivals this past year have both depicted the same unlikely gay romance — one involving gritty, hardworking professional truckers living on the road. The first was director David Pablos’ powerful and punishing Mexican…
TURBAT, BALOCHISTAN — Lady Constable Shakeela Baloch, a serving police officer, was martyred in a targeted terrorist attack in Turbat while she was on her way to duty. Her young child and husband were also wounded in the cowardly assault.The attack has been attributed to Fitna al-Hindustan, an Indian-backed terrorist outfit operating in the region….
TAIPEI / WASHINGTON — Taiwan has urged the United States to follow through on its commitment to provide defensive arms, after President Donald Trump issued a warning to the self-governing island not to formally declare independence — remarks that came in the wake of his high-profile summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.The timing of Trump’s…
WASHINGTON / ABUJA — US President Donald Trump announced that Abu Bilal al-Minuki, a senior high-ranking commander of the Islamic State (ISIS), has been killed in a joint operation conducted by American and Nigerian forces.Trump hailed the strike as a major victory in the ongoing global war against terrorism. Al-Minuki was considered one of the…
WASHINGTON / WARSAW — The United States has suspended plans to deploy troops to Poland following President Donald Trump’s order to withdraw 5,000 American soldiers from Germany — a move that has triggered rare bipartisan criticism in Congress and deepened anxiety among NATO allies.Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have spoken out against the administration’s decision,…
ISLAMABAD — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed 11 new structural conditions on Pakistan, further tightening its economic programme requirements ahead of the next fiscal year review.Among the key demands are regular and sustained increases in electricity and gas tariffs, upward revision of petroleum product prices, and enhanced autonomy and transparency for the National…
WASHINGTON / ISLAMABAD — The Congressional Pakistan Caucus has sent a formal letter of appreciation to Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Field Marshal, officially acknowledging Pakistan’s pivotal role in brokering the recent regional ceasefire.The letter, a rare and significant diplomatic gesture from Capitol Hill, expressed sincere gratitude and lasting admiration for both the political and military…
US-Iran Talks Through Pakistan Mediation Have Not Failed: AraghchiNEW DELHI — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during his visit to India, told reporters in New Delhi on Saturday that nuclear talks with the United States mediated by Pakistan have not collapsed, but are facing significant difficulties.“We did not start the war — we defended ourselves,”…
Stephen HolderMay 15, 2026, 01:50 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….
