How Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza Became Main Characters on Social Media
[Love, politics and ethics collided as Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza went at it in a media sphere that rewards private revelations.
Month: November 2025
Talha apologises over Indian flag controversy
Talha Anjum. photo: file Rapper Talha Anjum has apologised to the nation over an incident during a recent concert in Nepal, where he was seen holding an Indian flag. He clarified that he did not wave the flag but placed it on his shoulder after it was handed to him by a fan. “I had … Read more
Indian force raid news office in IIOJK
. NEW DELHI: Indian counter-terrorism units raided the office of The Kashmir Times over its alleged role in a “criminal conspiracy”, police said, with the news website calling the accusations “baseless” on Friday. The State Investigation Agency (SIA) said the search late Thursday was part of an investigation into the Kashmir Times over their alleged … Read more
Climate change now an ‘urgent reality’
[ FCCI pledges support for phasing out hazardous chemicals as officials outline new safeguards FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh has said climate change is no longer a distant concern but an urgent reality, citing Pakistan’s recent experience with devastating floods, cloudbursts, and other unpredictable natural disasters. Speaking to … Read more
Nancy Ajram remains iconic after 20 years
Nancy Ajram. Photo: file For over 20 years, Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram has maintained a rare position in the Arab music world: not just enduring, but expanding her relevance. Whether discovered on early music TV channels, through viral YouTube hits, or today’s algorithm-driven feeds, her voice feels both familiar and fresh, a remarkable feat in … Read more
Govt deploys army for by-poll security
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan, exercising its constitutional powers under Articles 218(3) and 220, has issued a formal notification for multi-tier deployment of the Pakistan Army, the Civil Armed Forces, and local police for the by-elections on November 23. Based on the Interior Ministry’s recommendation and federal approval the Pakistan Army and the Civil … Read more
Tyson Foods to Shut Major Beef Facility in Nebraska
[The processing plant, in Lexington, employs more than 3,000 workers. It is expected to close in January.
Luxury’s price spiral comes full circle
. Luxury’s price spiral. Photo: file PARIS/MILAN: The global luxury goods sector, long defined by rising prices, booming demand and an aura of exclusivity, is entering a moment of reckoning as new forecasts suggest a modest revival in 2026 while warning that years of aggressive mark-ups have left buyers feeling alienated and even ‘betrayed’. Bain … Read more
Oil drops 2% as US seeks Russia-Ukraine peace deal
. NEW YORK: Oil prices fell about 2% on Friday to a one-month low as the US pushed for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal that could boost global oil supplies, while uncertainty over US interest rates curbed investors’ risk appetite. Brent futures fell $1.05, or 1.7%, to $62.33 per barrel 2036 GMT, while US WTI crude … Read more
What to Know: Trump Labels Nigeria’s Christian Violence a ‘Genocide’
There are widespread attacks across the country affecting many religious and ethnic groups. Many of them defy a simple explanation.
