FO urges world to press Afghan Taliban into fulfillling commitments, end terror support

Says further provocations by Taliban regime to be met with a measured, decisive response Police officers stand guard at the main entry gate of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Photo: File The Foreign Office (FO) urged the international community on Friday to play its role in sending a clear message to the Taliban regime … Read more

‘Train Dreams’ | Anatomy of a Scene

‘Train Dreams' | Anatomy of a Scene

Hello, this is Clint Bentley, the co-writer and director of “Train Dreams.” So this is actually the final scene of the movie, spoiler alert. This is Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier, and he’s wandered onto an airfield where they’re giving airplane rides. This pilot is Amelia Hilsen, who’s a real pilot and amazing. She’s actually … Read more

How Pakistan can qualify for T20 World Cup semi-finals after New Zealand loss?

A win over Sri Lanka would tie Pakistan with New Zealand on points, with net run rate deciding semi-final progression England’s Phil Salt (2L) walks back after getting out as Pakistan’s players celebrate during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between England and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium … Read more

Pakistan’s Afghan salvo risks turning ‘open war’ into long crisis

Analysts warn Taliban may boost TTP, BLA support, risking wider conflict in Pakistan An army soldier stands guard at a deserted entry point at the Friendship Gate, following the exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, at the border crossing between the two countries, in Chaman, Pakistan February 27, 2026. Picture taken with a … Read more

OpenAI’s $110 billion funding round draws investment from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank

OpenAI said on Friday it is raising $110 billion in a blockbuster funding round that would value the ChatGPT maker at $840b, in a deal that signals the feverish pace of investment in artificial intelligence. The funding round includes a $30b investment from SoftBank, $30b from Nvidia and $50b from Amazon, and comes ahead of the AI … Read more

IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan

Says matter of concern that Iran has never provided access to its fourth declared enrichment facility A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows President Masoud Pezeshkian, second left, and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran chief Mohammad Eslami, second right, during the ‘National Day of Nuclear Technology,’ in Tehran, on April 9, 2025. … Read more

Pakistan promise final flourish as they await T20 World Cup fate

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha address the presser ahead of T20 World Cup. Photo: AFP PALLEKELE: Fast bowler Salman Mirza vowed on Friday that Pakistan will finish the Super Eights with a flourish against already-eliminated Sri Lanka, whether or not they still have hopes of reaching the semi-finals. Pakistan need England to beat New Zealand … Read more