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Brides and tailors try to keep a fading tradition alive amid war and soaring costs Photo: Palestinian man hangs wedding dresses at a shop with damaged walls and ceiling/Reuters In a small sewing workshop in southern Gaza, Nisreen Al‑Rantisi pulls fabric from a pile and reshapes worn wedding dresses, trying to keep a fading tradition … Read more
[“Just in Time,” which for a year starred Jonathan Groff, is the first new musical from last season to make money for investors.
The discovery comes after days of searching by an international team of rescue divers. A fifth body was recovered last week.
From cultural ensembles to designer showcase, Pakistani talent makes presence felt on global stage Pakistani celebrities and designers are making waves this season at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, with actors Sanam Saeed, Sadia Khan and Roma Michael headlining the event in ensembles by home-based designers, proudly showcasing the country’s cultural heritage. Actor Sadia Khan … Read more
He currently holds 10 international individual medals in F-Class long-range shooting Pakistan’s premier F-Class long-range shooter, Mohsin Nawaz, has become the first athlete from shooting sports to receive the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, marking a historic moment for the country’s sporting landscape. The award was conferred by President Asif Ali Zardari during the Presidential Awards ceremony held … Read more
A picture of Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi on the wall of the Grand Hotel in central Oslo before the Nobel banquet, in connection with the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize 2023, in Oslo, Norway December 10, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been discharged from a cardiac … Read more
Recent months have brought remarkable change in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the resignation of a leader through major protests.
Nine hours of evangelical worship ‘celebration’ representing roughly 23% of the US A video message of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth plays during Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 17, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A Trump administration-backed celebration of US religious heritage on … Read more
In a rare sit-down interview with Variety India, actor Salman Khan spoke about the moments that shaped him, from terrifying stunts and career-defining friendships, to discipline, family and instinct. One of the most prominent stars in the Indian entertainment industry, Salman’s work in films such as Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Tiger continues to remind audiences why he remains … Read more
Pakistan is set to script history as it prepares to host the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time, with 10 Asian women’s tennis teams confirmed to compete in the country in October, the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) announced on Sunday. “For the first time in Pakistan’s sporting history, 10 Asian women’s tennis teams … Read more