AfD Pushes to Publish German Information That Officials Say May Help Russia
Opponents of AfD lawmakers say that their push to publish sensitive details about national security could benefit Russian military planning.
Month: December 2025
In Rome, the King of Paparazzi Is a Star in His Own Right
Rino Barillari has been snapping photos of, and sparring with, the famous for 65 years, from Princess Margaret to Lady Gaga, Peter O’Toole to Spike Lee. He is now a fixture himself in the celebrity firmament.
Josh Hutcherson nearly played iconic role before ‘Hunger Games’
Actor Josh Hutcherson has revealed a surprising chapter from the early days of his Hollywood journey, sharing that he once auditioned to play Spider-Man long before becoming a household name as Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games franchise. The revelation offers a rare glimpse into the competitive and often unpredictable nature of the film industry, … Read more
Tehran conference on Afghanistan begins tomorrow
. Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Iran is going to host a two-day conference in its capital on December 15-16 on Afghanistan. The meeting is expected to be attended by special representatives from Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, China and Russia. Pakistan Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan Ambassador to … Read more
Lindsay Lohan teases future Maggie Simpson role
. Lindsay Lohan has surprised fans by revealing her involvement in an upcoming episode of The Simpsons, where she will voice a future version of Maggie Simpson — a rare and notable moment for the long-running animated series. The actress shared a teaser clip on her social media platforms, offering audiences a first glimpse of Springfield’s … Read more
Legendary John Cena taps out in final match against Gunther
With this defeat, his legendary in-ring career comes to an end after over two decades John Cena’s legendary in-ring career came to an emotional and dramatic end as he was defeated by Gunther in the main event of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, delivering one of the most unforgettable matches in modern sports entertainment history. … Read more
French farmersblock roads over cow disease cull
. French farmers are angry over what they see as the government’s heavy-handed response to the crisis. Photo: AFP MONT-DE-MARSAN, FRANCE: Thousands of farmers in southwestern France blocked roads and set fire to bales of hay Saturday to protest the culling of cows due to a skin disease, as the government said one million cattle … Read more
IMF cuts power subsidies to Rs893b
[ ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed Pakistan’s power subsidies by Rs143 billion and set a strict target of limiting the flow of circular debt to Rs400 billion this year, the renewed goals that will require improving poor performance rather than continued reliance on taxpayers’ money. However, contrary to the IMF’s new target … Read more
‘Friends’ cast reunites to honour Matthew Perry in charity tribute
. The surviving cast of Friends have reunited to honour the memory of their late co-star Matthew Perry, coming together for a charity fundraiser two years after his death. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow participated in the initiative in collaboration with the Matthew Perry Foundation, underscoring their continued commitment … Read more
Arrests of Afghan asylum seekers rise across US: report
Many Afghan refugees, migrants and asylum seekers feel forgotten by the world, which has turned its attention to other crises, such as the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. PHOTO: AFP Arrests and detentions of Afghan asylum seekers have increased across the United States, including individuals who were awaiting immigration court hearings and complying with official … Read more