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. Russia strike. Photo: Reuters TERNOPIL: A Russian strike in western Ukraine on Wednesday killed at least 25 people including three children, ripping the top floors off a block of flats, as an attempt by President Volodymyr Zelensky to revive the peace process with talks in Turkey fell flat. US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve … Read more
[ KARACHI: With bullish underlying factors, gold prices in Pakistan climbed on Wednesday, tracking a sharp rise in the international market, where the precious metal gained more than 1% as investors turned to safe-haven assets ahead of crucial US economic data releases. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of … Read more
Israeli military says it struck Hamas targets after militants allegedly opened fire People inspect the damage in the aftermath of an Israeli strike on the Ain al-Hilweh camp for Palestinian refugees, near Sidon in southern Lebanon. Photo: AFP GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said 22 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday, as … Read more
[Some of the most prominent U.S. executives gathered at the Kennedy Center for an event promoting deal-making with the oil-rich kingdom.
Global pop phenomenon Katseye stunned fans on the first stop of their ‘Beautiful Chaos’ North American tour with the surprise debut of their new track Internet Girl. The rising girl group, featuring Sophia, Manon, Megan, Daniela, Lara, and Yoonchae, delivered a high-energy performance at the Minneapolis Armory, combining their signature choreography with a powerful message … Read more
[The chipmaker’s profit surge and strong revenue forecast helped to ease fears that spending on A.I. infrastructure might be outpacing demand.
. ISLAMABAD: With monsoon devastation now a yearly certainty, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday instructed federal and provincial authorities to launch early preparations for the 2026 season, ordering immediate implementation of the climate change ministry’s short-term resilience plan as winter settles across the country. Chairing a high-level meeting, the prime minister stressed that Pakistan … Read more
LONDON: Feeling a deep connection with a celebrity or influencer you’ve never met? That is the essence of “parasocial,” which Cambridge Dictionary has crowned its 2025 Word of the Year, reflecting a growing cultural fascination with one-sided relationships. The adjective, dating back to the 1950s, describes the bond someone feels with public figures they do … Read more
. The long-anticipated live-action adaptation of Nintendo’s celebrated franchise moved further into the spotlight this week, after leaked footage from a New Zealand set appeared to reveal new casting details for the film titled ‘Legend of Zelda’, sparking intense speculation among fans. The video, shared online by content creator Tony Olsen, shows actor Dichen Lachman … Read more
With the government reopened, the space agency at last released pictures captured by a fleet of government spacecraft of an object that came from beyond our solar system.
