World & Nation
The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims and a major philanthropist, has died. His son will succeed him.
Movies
Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was stabbed in a scuffle with an intruder at his Mumbai home and has undergone surgery at a hospital.
Thousands of security forces poured into central Islamabad in an attempt to quell protests in support of Khan that have gripped the capital.
The attack happened in Kurram, where clashes between majority Sunni Muslims and minority Shiites have killed dozens of people in recent months.
A Pakistani court overturned the conviction and prison sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in a case relating to the legality of their marriage.
Israel again attacks in Khan Yunis, Gaza, killing at least 21 as Palestinians flee. Israel also killed a Hamas official in a drone strike in Lebanon as tensions rise.
Books
Amina Akhtar’s third novel, ‘Almost Surely Dead’ — the next book from Mindy Kaling’s Amazon imprint — is part supernatural thriller, part social commentary, part family saga.
The Israeli military has ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from Khan Yunis. Israel also releases the director of Gaza’s main hospital after seven months.
Music
Khan has two shows in L.A. in the near future: Friday’s headline set at the Hollywood Bowl with the L.A. Phil, and a high slot at the classic soul and R&B fest Fool In Love on Aug. 31
Entertainment & Arts
Yes, things are a bit crazy (especially in the world of politics), but patrons of the arts have plenty to distract us from the madness.