‘Primate’ Review: Going Ape
This blood-splattered survival film about a rabies-infected chimpanzee is powered by unabashedly simple pleasures.
Month: January 2026
Rain washes out second Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I
Persistent rain forces match to be abandoned without a delivery being bowled as Pakistan lead series 1-0 A general view shows the covered pitch after the second Twenty20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was abandoned due to rain at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on January 9, 2026. Photo: AFP … Read more
Balochistan launches subsidised electric bike scheme for students, women
Provincial government covers 30% of total cost, balance paid via easy monthly instalments with partner banks support The Balochistan government has unveiled a new electric bike programme aimed at easing transportation difficulties for students and young people while promoting affordable and environmentally friendly mobility across the province. The initiative was approved by the provincial cabinet … Read more
Govt to shift high-loss power feeders to solar energy
[ PM Shehbaz orders immediate pilot projects for loss-making electricity feeders of PESCO and QESCO The federal government has decided to convert electricity feeders operating at heavy losses to solar power as part of efforts to improve electricity supply and curb financial losses in the energy sector. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting … Read more
Yemeni Separatists Say They Are Disbanding, but Move Is in Dispute
A delegation from the Southern Transitional Council in Riyadh announced its dissolution, but members abroad rejected the news amid fears it was not voluntary.
Meta partners with US nuclear companies to power AI data centers
Meta covers full energy costs for its data centers, easing concerns over rising consumer bills The Facebook parent company signed agreements with Vistra, TerraPower and Oklo to extend existing nuclear plant operations .PHOTO: REUTERS Tech giant Meta announced Thursday major agreements with three US nuclear energy companies that it says will add up to 6.6 … Read more
Producers Guild Nominations Strengthen Oscar Odds for Five Films
“One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Hamnet,” “Frankenstein” and “Marty Supreme” have now been recognized by all three major guilds.
Astronaut medical issue on ISS forces early return for space station crew
NASA keeps identity, condition of Crew-11 astronaut private; official says issue not work-related Crew-11 astronauts. PHOTO:NASA A “serious medical condition” affecting a crew member aboard the International Space Station has prompted NASA to return the astronaut and three crewmates to Earth months earlier than planned, marking the first such emergency return in the orbiting laboratory’s … Read more
Prosecutor Asks for Owner of Swiss Bar Hit by Deadly Fire to Be Detained
The request came after hours of questioning of the bar’s co-owners. Some 40 people died in the fire that broke out during a New Year’s celebration.
Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.
[China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.