Scientists Discover the Earliest Evidence of Drug Use in Really Old Teeth
A hunter-gatherer who lived in Indonesia as early as 25,000 years ago may have regularly sucked on betel nuts to release their psychoactive properties.
Romaisa Khan challenges double standards around marriage and friendships
Actor argues women often have less freedom to maintain friendships and personal time, especially after having children Actor and social media personality Romaisa Khan has weighed in on a conversation about marriage, friendships and the expectations placed on men and women after tying the knot. The discussion began after digital creator Ramish Safa spoke about … Read more
Root backs Pietersen’s return to England setup
Kevin Pietersen and Joe Root. Photo: AFP LONDON: Joe Root has insisted Kevin Pietersen should continue to be outspoken when his former England team-mate joins the national side’s white-ball coaching staff. Test captain Root is the last remaining link to the England side whitewashed 5-0 during the 2013/14 Ashes in Australia, with Pietersen — himself … Read more
IAEA board passes resolution reporting Iran to UN Security Council
35-nation IAEA board found Iran in breach last year; Iran, Russia and China reject Western bid The IAEA logo is displayed in front of the agency’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, June 5, 2026. Photo: Reuters The UN nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation board of governors has passed a resolution reporting Iran to the UN Security Council for … Read more
Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.
Petrol price rises Rs3.40, diesel Rs6.72 per litre for Sept 10
[ Petrol price reaches Rs367.75 while diesel rises to Rs392.67 per litre under new daily pricing mechanism People on their motorbikes wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, hours before fuel prices are raised in Pakistan, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan, April 30, 2026. Picture taken with … Read more
14 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast in Northwest Syria
Officials said they had not determined the cause of the explosion. Years of fighting have left Syria littered with weapons and ordnance left over from the civil war.
Rein in social media not children, say over 130 groups, experts
Groups urge EU to make social media safer for children instead of banning minors from platforms The European Union should force tech giants to make social media safe before children use them instead of banning minors from their platforms, over 130 groups and experts urged in a letter shared with AFP on Tuesday. Their call came … Read more
Toxic PFAS Cleanups at Military Sites Face Decades of Delay
The Pentagon has again postponed PFAS cleanups at hundreds of military sites, in some cases up to 19 years, prompting bipartisan anger in Congress.
Bilal Maqsood revisits Vital Signs concert that marked a turning point for Strings
Musician recalls being young fans in the audience when Junaid Jamshed unexpectedly praised their music For Bilal Maqsood, one of the most memorable moments from Strings’ early days came not during one of the band’s own performances, but while they were sitting in the audience at a Vital Signs concert. Maqsood recently revisited the memory … Read more