Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Cardinal Pizzaballa and Friar Ielpo stopped by police en route to Jerusalem church site Christian worshippers mark Palm Sunday, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups and the US Israel conflict with Iran, at the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in Jerusalem’s … Read more

Antonio Banderas recalls facing severe ethnic bias

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‘You are here, like Blacks and Hispanics, to play bad guys,’ an executive had told him Veteran Spanish actor Antonio Banderas says early in his Hollywood career he faced racial typecasting – being told executives believed he could only play villains because of his ethnicity. In a recent interview with The Times, Banderas, 65, reflected … Read more

Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese GP

Italian driver of Mercedes Kimi Antonelli celebrates after winning the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit. Photo: REUTERS/FILE MIAMI: Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday for his second straight victory as the 19-year-old Italian became the youngest driver in Formula One history to lead the world championship … Read more

Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia, PM Shehbaz assures Saudi FM

Premier appreciates remarkable restraint exercised by Saudi Arabia amid current crisis Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on March 29. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday assured Pakistan’s full and unwavering solidarity and support with Saudi Arabia during a … Read more

One month into Iran war, only hard choices for Trump

Despite diplomacy, Trump ends week as US-Israeli campaign struggles to contain widening Iran crisis US President Donald Trump speaks during the Future Investment Initiative Summit in Miami on Friday March 28, 2026. PHOTO: AFP-JIJI With global energy prices up and his job approval ratings down, US President Donald Trump faces stark choices after a month … Read more

Thought-provoking ‘Khali Stage’ wins hearts on World Theatre Day

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Play captivates audience with powerful message, artistic brilliance; receives all-round praise from enthusiastic audie ISLAMABAD: Marking World Theatre Day on Friday, the thought-provoking play “Khali Stage”, presented in collaboration with Dolphin Communication and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, captivated the audience with its powerful message and artistic brilliance. The hall echoed with applause … Read more

Malinin earns Olympic redemption with gold

Ilia Malinin bounces back from Olympic disappointment to claim a third world title, reaffirming his dominance on the global stage. Photo: REUTERS/FILE PRAGUE: American Ilia Malinin returned to the pinnacle of his sport as he skated to a third world title on Saturday and shrugged off the shock of an eighth-place finish at last month’s … Read more

Kohli leads IPL charge

BENGALURU: Virat Kohli’s decision to scale back his international commitments has not dampened his appetite for runs, with the former India captain guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory with an unbeaten 69 in the Indian ‌Premier League opener. The 37-year-old retired from Twenty20 Internationals after India’s 2024 World Cup triumph and brought the curtain down … Read more