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The ten ‘Best Picture’ nominees are reviewed as anticipation builds ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards Anticipation builds ahead of Oscars Academy Awards. Photos: file HOLLYWOOD: It’s Oscars time, and 10 films are in the running for best picture — Hollywood’s most prestigious prize. Pundits predict either “Sinners” or “One Battle After Another” will triumph, but could … Read more
Culinary traditions of city’s many communities are on full display during holy month KARACHI: As Ramazan evenings descend on Karachi, the city transforms into a vast open-air dining space. Markets become livelier, streets glow with lights, and food stalls begin preparing dishes that draw crowds of hungry visitors. Across the city, different neighbourhoods reflect the … Read more
Oil and cargo ships are growing targets in war with Iran.
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was attacked overnight. Israeli strikes continued to hit the capitals of Iran and Lebanon, as Iran refused to relinquish control over a vital oil route.
Doctor refutes rape charges, accuses peers of pushing him to suicide in chilling letter HYDERABAD: A Chief Medical Officer of civil hospital Mithi, Tharparkar district, committed suicide on Friday night, due to being allegedly pestered by his senior and junior colleagues in the hospital after he was framed with allegation of raping a male nurse. … Read more
Sources say deal, largest ever for Taiwan, includes advanced air defence systems and missile capabilities Beijing urged Washington to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, stop the dangerous moves of arming Taiwan, and stop undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. PHOTO: FREEPIK A major US arms package for … Read more
Hegseth says an officer has been appointed to investigate deadly strike on Iranian school.
Pindi passengers struggle with mounting travel costs; migrant workers abandon plans to return People rush to bus stands to head home for Eidul Fitr. PHOTO: WASEEM IMRAN/EXPRESS RAWALPINDI: Transporters operating from all 55 large and small bus terminals across Rawalpindi district, including the Pirwadhai General Bus Stand, have significantly increased fares for suburban and long-distance … Read more
Lebanese health officials say that 31 health workers have been killed by Israeli strikes. Israel claimed, without evidence, that Hezbollah has been using ambulances and medical facilities.
Croatia slams Serbia’s missile buy as threat to regional stability, sign of growing Balkans arms race Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic during an interview in Belgrade, Serbia, February 4, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Serbia recently purchased Chinese CM-400AKG air-to-surface ballistic missiles for its air force, becoming the weapon’s first European operator, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said late … Read more