Wave of Ukrainian Strikes Kills at Least 4, Russia Says
More than 550 drones were intercepted or shot down in over a dozen regions, including Moscow, in one of largest attacks of the war.
Month: May 2026
Actor Imran Khan opens up about the joys, quiet struggles of being a single father
Says single fathers rarely find emotional support single mothers receive from other women Actor Imran Khan made a rare public appearance, featuring in an interview on fellow actor Parineeti Chopra’s show Mom Talks, speaking candidly about his life as a single father and the emotional challenges that come with parenting. Sharing a heartfelt perspective, Imran said … Read more
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet in Karachi for Zilhaj moon sighting today
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairperson Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad looks through telescope for the new moon. Photo: AFP The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Karachi on Sunday to sight the moon of Zilhajj 1447 AH. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on 29 Zilhajj, May 17, at … Read more
In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months
Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existence of a second base.
The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations
[Iranian attacks have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports and are stalling the tourism and business pivots that were intended to anchor its future growth.
How Birding Apps Are Boosting Tourism in the World’s Top Bird Destination
Colombia is home to the most species of birds known to ornithologists. Merlin, an app, is helping to build an “avian tourism” industry there.
Star Julianne Moore warns ‘women are losing out’ in Hollywood
At Cannes film festival, she urges women to band together; says she hates ‘guns and explosions’ CANNES, FRANCE: “The Hours” star Julianne Moore said she did not like “explosions and guns” as she bemoaned the drop in leading roles for women in Hollywood Saturday, saying women were being squeezed out everywhere. The Oscar-winner said women … Read more
ISPR condemns Indian army chief’s remarks questioning Pakistan’s place in ‘geography and history’
‘India needs to reconcile with Pakistan’s salience and learn to peacefully co-exist with it,’ military says Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf attend a ceremony at GHQ in Rawalpindi marking the completion of one year of Pakistan’s victory … Read more
For Trump, Soaring Prices Test Voters’ Finances and Patience
[Just months before another election that may hinge on the economy, the war in Iran has sent gas and other goods soaring.
Xi-Trump summit marks ‘new era’ in ties, says Wang
China has described the recent summit between President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump as a “historic turning point” in bilateral relations, saying both sides have agreed on a broad framework to stabilise ties, expand cooperation, and manage differences amid global uncertainty. In a media briefing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the Beijing … Read more