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Taylor Swift has maintained an exceptionally demanding professional schedule in recent months, but a new report suggests that the sustained pace may be taking a toll on the singer, leaving her feeling exhausted and prompting her to consider a period of rest. According to insiders, Swift may also be looking to dedicate more time to … Read more
ABU DHABI: Mattia Binotto expects Audi to show they mean business in Formula One next season, even if they do not spring any surprises.The former Ferrari boss, now leader of what was Sauber and will from January race as Audi’s works team, is following a long-term plan that the German manufacturer hopes will tee up … Read more
. Kyiv is seeking to shore up its support from Europe because of uncertainties over vital military aid under Trump. PHOTO: AFP BRUSSELS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told EU leaders Thursday they had the “moral” and legal right to use frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv — as pressure grew on key player Belgium to drop … Read more
. A farmer throws a potato near the European Parliament, during a farmers’ protest to denounce the reforms of the CAP and trade agreements such as the Mercosur, in Brussels. Photo: AFP BRUSSELS: Police fired teargas at farmers protesting the EU’s planned trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur in Brussels Thursday, as Brazil opened … Read more
. The meeting concluded with a mutual resolve to continue close collaboration between the Ministry of Petroleum and OGDC to overcome challenges and capitalise on opportunities within the energy sector. PHOTO: FILE LONDON: Britain imposed sanctions on Thursday on more Russian oil companies and Canadian-Pakistani billionaire Murtaza Lakhani as part of efforts to ramp up … Read more
[ IMF inflows lift FX reserves to $21.09b; SBP injects Rs983b liquidity; gold extends gains KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased to $21.09 billion as of December 12, 2025, lifting the country’s import cover to 2.62 months, supported primarily by fresh inflows from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to data released by … Read more
LOS ANGELES: The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner made his first appearance in court Wednesday, charged with stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home. In a very brief hearing thronged by media, Nick Reiner did not enter a plea to two counts of first-degree murder over a crime that has shocked … Read more
Six consecutive league wins have lifted the Yellow Submarine to third place, with 35 points Villarreal players pose for a team group photo before the match. Photo: REUTERS VILLARREAL: Villarreal will host Barcelona on Sunday with their dreams of a first-ever Spanish top-flight title looking increasingly plausible, as the Valencian side look to add spice … Read more
Hamed Allah scored twice after Oussama Tannane’s stunning opener against Jordan REUTERS December 19, 2025 1 min read Morocco players and coach Tarik Sektioui celebrate on the podium as Soufiane Bouftini lifts the trophy. Photo: REUTERS QATAR: Morocco defeated Jordan 3-2 after extra time to claim the Arab Cup on Thursday thanks to two goals … Read more
[ Aurangzeb meets Ant, Easypaisa delegation on rails and govt payments in cashless drive ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday said the national drive towards digitisation had gathered strong momentum, with performance targets being pursued through a coordinated approach covering digital infrastructure, payment systems and rails, and digitisation of government-related … Read more