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A Silk Road adventure breaks new ground

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An independent animated film born from a modest online experiment has broken new ground in American cinema, with ‘Time Hoppers: The Silk Road’ emerging as the first theatrically released animated feature created by and primarily for the Muslim community, drawing notable early audience interest. The film, directed by Canadian filmmaker Flordeliza Dayrit and co-written with … Read more

Iran foreign ministry spox calls US ‘lawless and rogue actor’

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. PHOTO: AFP Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has voiced the Iranian nation’s determination to defend itself against the United Statesd and Israeli aggression as long as it takes. “This act of aggression cannot be justified by any argument or rule of international law. It is a breach of … Read more

Mahira Khan turns rickshaw ride into viral sensation

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Mahira Khan. Photo: Instagram In a moment that has captured hearts across social media, actress Mahira Khan recently transformed an ordinary rickshaw ride into a viral spectacle. The celebrated star hopped into a local three-wheeler to reach a television studio, turning a simple commute into a playful display of relatability that delighted millions. Clad in … Read more

Svitolina topples Swiatek at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, UNITED STATES: Elina Svitolina sent two-time champion Iga Swiatek spinning out at Indian Wells on Thursday to line up a semi-final meeting with Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina. Ninth-ranked Ukrainian Svitolina surged home to beat world number two Swiatek 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 while Rybakina thwarted Jessica Pegula’s comeback bid in a 6-1, 7-6 … Read more