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Air India feels the bite of Pak airspace ban

Air India, taken over by Tata Group in 2022, merged with Vistara—its joint venture with Singapore Airlines—last year. PHOTO: REUTERS NEW DELHI/HONG KONG: The closure of Pakistan’s airspace to Indian carriers has intensified Air India’s operational and financial woes, prompting the airline to lobby the Indian government to seek access to sensitive military airspace over … Read more

Epic, Unity strike partnership to bring Unity-made games into Fortnite

A step in Epic’s long-term goal of transforming Fortnite from a battle-royale to a wider social, entertainment hub Epic Games is partnering with Unity Technologies in a move that will allow developers to bring games made with Unity’s engine directly into Fortnite. The integration will place Unity titles alongside Epic’s own experiences and third-party creations … Read more

Hollywood meets K-wave boom

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The interplay between American media power, Korean content momentum and fast-advancing artificial intelligence is reshaping the global entertainment landscape, creating an industry defined as much by shifting audiences as by the technologies that now shape how stories are made and consumed. This convergence is emerging at a moment when the United States remains the world's … Read more

How Japan Is Tacking Its Bear Problem

new video loaded: How Japan Is Tacking Its Bear Problem Bear attacks are at record levels in Japan, with more than a dozen people killed this year. Javier C. Hernández, our Tokyo bureau chief, looks at the causes and how Japan is responding. By Javier C. Hernández, Nailah Morgan, Kiuko Notoya, Karen Hanley and Daishi … Read more

How Pakistan’s elite captured the state

[ Rs5.3 trillion recovered in 2 years, says report exposing scale of Pakistan’s corruption crisis IMF: Pakistan loses up to 6.5% of GDP to corruption as elite capture strangles growth ISLAMABAD: Corruption recoveries totaling Rs5.3 trillion in just two years represent only a fraction of the true cost to Pakistan’s economy, the International Monetary Fund … Read more

Farhan Saeed delivers ‘Khat’ as he launches his solo era

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Farhan Saeed. Photo: Screengrab/Instagram KARACHI: Singer and actor Farhan Saeed has opened a major new chapter in his career with the launch of ‘Khat’, the first single and title track from his long-awaited debut solo album, marking a milestone more than two decades in the making. The track, released across major streaming platforms, signals Saeed’s … Read more