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KARACHI: When illustrating history with every indelible mark of the pen, an artist must prepare to live life out of a suitcase — though no one told Usman Riaz this when he joined the Oscar race. Riding high from the ever-expanding success of Pakistan’s first hand-drawn 2D animated film, Usman has had much to learn … Read more
Listen to article QUETTA: A horrifying video emerged on social media on Sunday, depicting the brutal killing of a man and a woman in Balochistan, in the name of so-called honour, sending shockwaves across the country and beyond. As the video spread like wildfire, the public recoiled in disbelief. The graphic images sparked immediate outrage, igniting a … Read more
Plus, a film takes us back to the pandemic.
The European Union has its problems, but the bloc is gaining public trust and making new friends. President Trump’s attacks are one reason why.
The final season of global phenomenon Squid Game helped Netflix beat Wall Street earnings targets for the second quarter, and the streaming service raised its revenue guidance for the year, reported Reuters. Some investors had hoped for more from the dominant film and TV streaming service, analysts said. Netflix shares had risen nearly 44 per … Read more
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan offered the Afghan interim government to jointly fight terrorist groups, which are causing unrest and instability, as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held crucial talks with Taliban authorities in a daylong visit to Kabul on Sunday. Naqvi is the latest high-ranking Pakistani minister to travel to the neighbouring country as part of a … Read more
[The reason for the grounding, issued in an F.A.A. advisory just after 9 p.m. on Sunday, was not immediately clear.
JAKARTA: An Indonesian ferry fire killed at least five people on Sunday, the country’s coast guard said, while more than 200 others were saved with many jumping overboard to flee the huge blaze. The KM Barcelona 5 ferry was engulfed in flames off the coast of Sulawesi island, Indonesia’s Maritime Security Agency said, just weeks … Read more
MONTECRISTI, ECUADOR: At least nine people were killed Sunday in western Ecuador after a pickup truck and an SUV collided head on, authorities said. Two others were injured in the accident, which occurred around 5:00 am (1000 GMT) on the highway connecting the coastal city of Manta and the nearby town of Montecristi, renowned for … Read more
BASEL: Ten-woman Germany reached the Women’s Euro 2025 semi-finals on Saturday after prevailing 6-5 in a penalty shootout against France following a gruelling match which finished 1-1 after extra time. Alice Sombath missed the decisive penalty for France to hand a last-four clash with Spain to Germany, who will take on the world champions in … Read more