Nobel laureates
Benazir Bhutto's legacy earns rare recognition in papal encyclical
In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV named Benazir Bhutto among global figures who 'contributed to making history more humane,' making Pakistan's former prime minister the only Muslim leader recognized in the landmark Vatican document.
May 31, 2026
Exile, witchcraft, virginity: Women authors dominate International Booker shortlist
The International Booker Prize shortlist features novels by women authors, including stories of an exiled Iranian family, a French witch, and an Albanian sworn virgin, all translated into English for international readers.
March 31, 2026
Doomsday Clock: World stands '85 seconds from annihilation'
Scientists unveil the 2026 Doomsday Clock as global threats intensify, weighing nuclear risks, climate failure and artificial intelligence to gauge how close humanity stands to self-destruction worldwide this year, today.
January 27, 2026