Trending Now: Latest global updates, business news, technology stories, sports headlines, and more.

Wil Wheaton joins ‘Big Bang’ spin-off

photo hbo max

New teaser for ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ hints at multiverse chaos and return of familiar favourites A familiar figure from the world of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ has resurfaced in the latest teaser for upcoming spin-off ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’, giving fans another glimpse into the expanding sitcom franchise. Wil Wheaton, … Read more

Guardiola saluted by Michael Jordan at Man City farewell party

Pep Guardiola at an ‘after-party’ event following Manchester City’s trophy parade. Photo: AFP LONDON: Basketball legend Michael Jordan joined thousands of Manchester City fans paying tribute to Pep Guardiola at the manager’s farewell party on Monday. Guardiola is about to step down after a glorious decade in charge of City and the Premier League club … Read more

Dowry and silence

. The writer holds an MBA, an MSc in IT from the University of Glasgow, and legal education from the King’s Inns, focusing on social issues and public policy. Email: mehmoodatifm@gmail.com Dowry is one of those things people in South Asia still defend with a straight face, and honestly, that has always confused me. Travel … Read more

Rescuers in Laos Scramble to Reach 7 People Trapped in Flooded Cave

The group, which was searching for gold, has been trapped for almost a week. Divers who were involved in the 2018 rescue of a Thai youth soccer team have joined the operation.

Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat

Drones help supply 127 clinics across Makkah, Mina and Arafat during the Hajj pilgrimage Drones have been deployed to help supply clinics at the hajj Photo: AFP Drones have been deployed to help supply clinics at the hajj Photo: AFP With temperatures hitting 45 degrees Celsius in Makkah this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly relied on … Read more

Brazil hope Ancelotti is the man

Carlo Ancelotti is aiming to lead Brazil to World Cup glory 24 years after their last title. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Brazil’s quest to regain World Cup supremacy from their European rivals has led to them handing the reins to a European, with Italian Carlo Ancelotti charged with the task of ending the nation’s wait to … Read more

Desi sharbat gains popularity as mercury soars

Locals say the tangy drink offers both refreshment and a nostalgic link to Eid-time family traditions ISLAMABAD: As temperatures continue to climb across the federal capital and Eid preparations quietly gather pace in households, traditional desi beverages are once again becoming a preferred choice for relief from the relentless summer heat. The Imli-Aloo Bukhara sharbat, … Read more

U.S. Aims to Give Cold War Plutonium to Start-Ups for Nuclear Fuel

[ The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to provide Cold War-era plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads to companies that want to convert the dangerous material into fuel for nuclear power plants. The plan has generated debate and some unease among nonproliferation experts. If finalized, it would mark the first time the U.S. … Read more

U.S. Said to Observe Escalating Threats From Iran Before Latest Strikes

Two U.S. officials said Iran launched drones near American ships, sent speedboats to mine the Strait of Hormuz, and stepped up activity at some of its missile sites.