The show that shook the ‘Mouse House’

stephen colbert and jimmy kimmel speak during the 71st emmy awards at the microsoft theatre in los angeles on september 22 2019 photo afp

The Walt Disney Company’s decision to temporarily pull ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ off the air has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, sparking an intense debate over free speech, political pressure, and corporate cowardice. While the immediate suspension was a broadcast television move, its ripple effects have been most keenly felt on Disney’s flagship streaming service, … Read more

Arteta slams ‘handbrake’ criticism

LONDON: Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal’s bid to end their trophy drought will not be ruined by his tactics after claims the Gunners boss is guilty of being too cautious. Former England stars Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher accused Arsenal of playing with the handbrake on following Arteta’s controversial team selection for Sunday’s 1-1 draw against … Read more

Gold nears Rs400,000 per tola

KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward march on Tuesday, hitting a new all-time high in tandem with a global rally driven by safe-haven demand and expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate cuts. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of gold per tola surged by Rs5,100 to reach … Read more

Deeper ties with ASEAN sought

[ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday hosted ambassadors of seven ASEAN member states at the Ministry of Commerce in Islamabad, reaffirming Pakistan’s resolve to strengthen trade, investment, and people-to-people ties with Southeast Asia. According to an official statement, the meeting was attended by the ambassadors and senior diplomats of Indonesia, … Read more

India bids tearful farewell to maverick musician

tens of thousands of fans throng the cremation of indian musician zubeen garg on the outskirts of guwahati photo afp

GUWAHATI, INDIA: Tens of thousands of mourners thronged the streets of India’s north-eastern Assam state on Tuesday to bid farewell to a flamboyant artiste, celebrated as much for his music as for his irreverent persona. Zubeen Garg, 52, died by drowning in Singapore last week, triggering a massive outpouring of grief among his millions of … Read more

UN experts urge FIFA, UEFA to suspend Israel over genocide accusations

GENEVA: A group of United Nations experts urged the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and Europe’s football association UEFA to suspend Israel over accusations it is committing genocide in Gaza on Tuesday. “Sports must reject the perception that it is business as usual,” the eight independent UN experts said in a statement. “National teams representing … Read more