‘Ne Zha II’: What to Know About the Chinese Blockbuster
This animated film has been a box office phenomenon in China. As an English-language version opens in the United States, we provide an explainer.
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Schedule revised for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
DUBAI: A revised schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 was announced today with Navi Mumbai replacing Bengaluru as one of the five venues for the eight-team tournament. The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host up to five fixtures comprising three league matches, a semifinal and potentially the final after a … Read more
Frank Caprio, Kind Judge on Rhode Island TV, Dies at 88
[A longtime municipal judge, he became a social media star for “Caught in Providence,” which viewers said showed his compassion in the courtroom.
‘No Meeting Planned’ Between Putin and Zelensky, Top Russian Diplomat Says
It was the clearest sign yet that President Trump’s push for an imminent summit was faltering.
Israel mulls water cuts to northern Gaza as part of push to seize Gaza City
Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine, and the crisis will likely spread, a global hunger monitor said on Friday, an assessment that will escalate pressure on Israel to allow more aid into the enclave. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) said 514,000 people – nearly a quarter of Gaza’s population … Read more
In Umair's expanding universe, hip hop stars align for 'String Theory'
Pakistan’s hottest hip hop producer Muhammad Umair Tahir, better known as “Umair” released String Theory last month, a collection of three tracks featuring superstars Hasan Raheem and Talha Anjum. However, even though the short project is sonically exceptional, it seems to have flown under the radar. “Hasan thrives on experimentation and sonic versatility,” said Abdul … Read more
Over 100 homes damaged as flash floods hit G-B’s Ghizer district
Flash floods struck Roshan valley in Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) early Friday after a glacier burst, damaging more than 100 houses and forcing hundreds of families to flee, said officials. Ghizer, about 200 km from G-B, was among the worst-hit valleys in the recent floods, with at least 10 fatalities reported. Last month’s torrential rains … Read more
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested on Corruption Charges
The ex-leader, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was arrested amid government investigations into widespread bribery and graft.
Five newcomers to watch in Serie A
MILAN: The 2025/26 Serie A season gets underway on Saturday when Napoli begin their league title defence at promoted Sassuolo. AFP Sport looks at some of the new faces to watch for ahead of the campaign as teams jostle to dethrone the champions: The headline transfer of the summer, Kevin De Bruyne joins Belgium teammate … Read more
Global Monitors Confirm Famine in Part of Gaza. What Does That Mean?
A panel of food security experts have determined that part of Gaza is suffering from famine, and that it could spread to the rest of the enclave within weeks.
