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TEHRAN: Clashes during a raid in Iran’s restive southeast killed at least 13 militants as well as a Revolutionary Guard, state media reported Wednesday. A Revolutionary Guards statement carried by state television said that “13 terrorists have been killed and a number of others arrested” in Sistan-Baluchistan province, which has seen a spate of violent … Read more
KARACHI: Subata wanted her wedding skin to “look like glass.” A week before the ceremony, she booked a HydraFacial at a Clifton salon after seeing it on a local influencer’s feed. The treatment, popularised by K-beauty routines, promised to cleanse, hydrate, and brighten in under an hour. The reception counter was dressed in orchids and … Read more
[ BEIJING: On August 15, one month after returning to Pakistan, Akbar posted a short video of the final episode of his “Diary of Studying in China” on social media. “I want more friends to see China’s beautiful countryside, modern agricultural technology, and hospitable people,” he said in the video. Akbar is one of the … Read more
KUNMING: The South Asia & Southeast Asia Rice Molecular Design Breeding Network has been officially launched in Kunming, Yunnan, China. It was established during the South Asia & Southeast Asia Upland Rice Network Annual Meeting held from August 19 to 22. The platform will support seed industry cooperation between China and countries across South and … Read more
NAIROBI: Prince Rahim Aga Khan V has begun an official visit to Kenya from 25 to 27 August?at the invitation of His Excellency President William Ruto. This is his first official visit to East Africa, following his accession in February this year as the 50th?hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. He was received at … Read more
GAZA CITY: The Israeli military pressed operations around Gaza City on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump prepared to host a White House meeting on post-war plans for the shattered Palestinian territory. Israel is under mounting pressure both at home and abroad to end its almost two-year campaign in Gaza, where the United Nations has declared … Read more
Universal Pictures has confirmed that the iconic 1980s television series Knight Rider is set to make its long-awaited comeback — this time on the big screen, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project will be spearheaded by Cobra Kai creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald, who are currently in negotiations to write the screenplay. … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab was hit by catastrophic floods triggered by heavy rains and worsened by India’s release of water, prompting the provincial government to call in the army for a massive relief and rescue operation across several districts. In extraordinary measures to save lives and protect critical infrastructure, authorities deliberately breached an embankment near the Qadirabad … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Across the buzzing streets of big cities, ‘Coffee culture’ thrives as youngsters flock to stylish cafés, not just for the taste, but for the vibe, the visuals and the story each cup tells online, with consumption so high that what once was sipped over three months is now easily emptied in just one. A … Read more
Bhutan is preparing to step onto the global fashion stage with its first-ever fashion week, scheduled from October 27 to November 1, 2025, promising to be more than just a runway showcase. Hosted by the Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP) in collaboration with the Royal Textile Academy, the event will highlight … Read more
