It is the noise that Betty Webb remembers most about being in America at the end of the Second World War. “I had never heard such a racket,” she says. “Half of Washington had fixed their car horns and ... ( read original story ...)
The Dangerous Illusion of Japan’s Unconditional Surrender
Japan’s official defeat was staged on the USS Missouri. The document signed by the representatives of the Allied Powers and Japan declared the unconditional surrender of the Imperial General ... ( read original story ...)
England v Pakistan: James Anderson finds rhythm to spare fielders’ blushes
Like a cohort of A-level students staring glumly at grades manipulated through no fault of their own, Azhar Ali would have been inclined to ponder after a day when Lady Luck deserted him. It was warm ... ( read original story ...)
England v Pakistan: Bowlers put hosts on top in second Test
England's bowlers grab the upper hand in the second Test against Pakistan on a weather-affected first day at the Ageas Bowl. ( read original story ...)
Fawad Alam makes deserved yet brief Pakistan return after decade of graft
The batsman’s comeback fell flat but hope springs eternal as Fawad hit a century in the second innings of his debut in 2009 ... ( read original story ...)
England v Pakistan: second Test, day one – as it happened
James Anderson took two wickets as Pakistan struggled to 126-5 in helpful bowling conditions before rain and bad light forced an early close ... ( read original story ...)
England on top despite Abid Ali half-century for Pakistan
England's seamers have made the most of muggy conditions to have Pakistan on the ropes at 5-126 after day one of the second Test. ( read original story ...)
Is Pakistan Losing Saudi Arabia?
By attempting to arm-twist Riyadh on the Kashmir issue, Islamabad is undermining relations with a long-time patron. ( read original story ...)
Expat families eager to mark Pakistan Indepedence Day
Celebrating it differently in this unprecedented year, residents are pledging to make the world a greener place. ( read original story ...)
TikTok-owner ByteDance censored anti-China content in Indonesia until mid-2020: sources
Local moderators were told by ByteDance's Beijing headquarters to delete articles seen as "negative" about Chinese authorities on the BaBe app. ( read original story ...)