Reneé Rapp on Blurring the Line Between Bestie and Lover
The singer and actress on how she navigates those friendships that feel like much more.
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Do not fall for the lies spouted by ‘We Were Liars’
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: It is a rare achievement for a book and its corresponding television show to be as spectacularly terrible as each other in a stunning array of ways, but We Were Liars is the unique work of art that pulls it off. Nobody else will tell you this, by the way. In a bid … Read more
For Marina Khan, the magic lies in a little secrecy
KARACHI: Veteran actor and director Marina Khan has witnessed the evolution of stardom in Pakistan – from the tightly curated celebrity culture of the 1980s PTV era to the always-online personas of today’s social media stars. Her breakout roles in dramas such as Tanhaiyaan and Dhoop Kinare catapulted her to nationwide fame early in her … Read more
A New Golf Course and Old Grudges Await Trump in Scotland
Many Scots refuse to make peace with President Trump or his golf resorts, even after he deepened his investment in the land where his mother was born.
Britain Moves to Curb Migrant Trafficking, and Ease Anger at Home
Officials used new legal powers to penalize and bar networks run by gangs and organized crime. But experts and critics say the actions are unlikely to stem the surging tide of migration.
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Review: Nostalgia Is Overrated
This revival of a 1990s horror franchise fumbles its shot.
Alizeh Shah continues to call out mistreatment in the Pakistani TV industry
Actor Alizeh Shah took to Instagram this week to share a deeply personal and emotional account of her experiences in the Pakistani entertainment industry. Framing it as her final attempt to reclaim her narrative, the Ehd-e-Wafa star opened up about years of harassment, exploitation, media ridicule, and what she describes as a toxic, patriarchal culture … Read more
Gaza starvation spirals amid Israeli assault
GAZA CITY: The head of Gaza’s largest hospital on Tuesday said 21 children have died due to malnutrition and starvation in the Palestinian territory in the past three days, while Israel pressed a devastating assault. Gaza’s population of more than two million people is facing severe shortages of food and other essentials, with residents frequently … Read more
Columbia University disciplines 80 students over Pro-Palestinian protest
Columbia University disciplined dozens of pro-Palestinian student protesters who seized part of the school’s main library during a demonstration in early May that led to multiple arrests. Following the protest, the university began an investigation into rules violations, banned participants from the campus and placed them on interim suspension, it said. It issued its final … Read more
Power Bank Suspected as Cause of Fire on Virgin Australia Flight
[Airlines have tightened rules regarding portable batteries after a rise in episodes on planes in recent years.