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

Delivering Mail on Ukraine’s Front Line

Larysa Navrotska is part of a quiet, but brave army of postal workers connecting remote Ukrainian communities close to the battlefield with the outside world. Working for the national postal service in eastern Ukraine often means entering dangerous frontline areas where drones dominate and cause the vast majority of this war’s casualties. Theirs is a … Read more

Paris-based Pavo Films launches with Naseeruddin Shah-starrer ‘Rehmat’

photo variety x

Film explores the region marked by a drug crisis, cultural drift among young generations A Paris-based production company dedicated to independent Indian cinema has officially entered the market. Pavo Films, co-founded by Cosmin Illes and Némésis Srour, announced its formation at the Cannes Film Market with Gurvinder Singh’s upcoming feature film Rehmat, starring Naseeruddin Shah. … Read more

Tabu speaks out on ageism faced by women in film industry

Indian actor Tabu recently discussed age-based discrimination faced by women in the film industry, highlighting how societal expectations often place undue pressure on actresses to appear youthful. The actress told Harper’s Bazaar India that people tend to be more concerned about a woman’s age than she is herself. “People are more worried about your age than you … Read more

Pakistan, Vietnam discuss PTA to cut tariffs

[ The ambassador noted that Vietnam remains one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies KARACHI: Evolving geopolitical and trade dynamics in the region have created new opportunities for Pakistan, particularly for Karachi, which has the potential to rapidly emerge as a regional trade and logistics hub owing to the strategic importance of Karachi Port, Vietnamese Ambassador Pham … Read more

India raises retail fuel prices for first time since Iran war started

Diesel in ⁠Delhi will cost 90.67 Indian ​rupees a litre and petrol 97.77 Indian ​rupees Newly increased fuel prices are displayed at a petrol pump in Malvan, India. PHOTO: REUTERS  India’s state-run fuel ​retailers have raised petrol and diesel prices for the first time in four years by 3 Indian ​rupees ($0.03) per litre, or … Read more