Obesity Prediction Could Be Guided by Genetic Risk Scores
Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting in childhood.
The Year of SRK feminism
After a blockbuster comeback in 2023, it has become woke to love King Khan despite his complicated legacy KARACHI: In one of the most iconic scenes from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Shah Rukh Khan teeters on the edge of every woman’s worst nightmare. His character, Raj, finds himself locked in a train compartment with … Read more
England confirmed as host for next three ICC WTC finals
England has been granted the hosting rights for the next three ICC World Test Championship (WTC) finals, dealing a blow to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who had hoped to host the prestigious event in India starting from 2027. The decision, which was confirmed at the ICC’s annual conference in Singapore, … Read more
Chinese Car Giants Rush Into Brazil With Dreams of Dominating a Continent
[As the likes of Ford and Mercedes retreat, Great Wall Motor and BYD are building factories and bringing affordable EVs and hybrids to one of the world’s biggest markets.
Ukraine Ups Its Arms Production, Asking Allies to Pay for It
There is a growing drive to make the country more self-reliant in weapons manufacturing as it faces Russia’s superior firepower. That requires a lot of money from Western backers.
Mikel Arteta ‘100% sure’ Arsenal dealt with Thomas Partey’s situation in the right way
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence that the club followed the correct procedures when handling the situation with former midfielder Thomas Partey, who is currently under police investigation for multiple counts of rape. Partey, 32, left Arsenal at the end of his contract on 30 June. Just days later, on 4 July, he was … Read more
Australia to enforce age checks across social media
Australians will soon face mandatory age verification and identity checks when using online services, as part of new regulations set to take effect from December. Developed by the tech sector and eSafety commissioner, these rules aim to protect children from harmful content online, such as pornography and violent material. The new codes, under the ‘Online Safety … Read more
Mehwish Hayat’s message for those trolling Sahir Lodhi
KARACHI: Sahir Lodhi has recently been trending on social media, with users posting TikTok videos mimicking the actor and television host. Jumping on the bandwagon, Yasir Nawaz also shared a video of himself imitating Lodhi. The clip was received with humour and quickly went viral, sparking what’s now known as “The Sahir Lodhi Trend.” As … Read more
Mike Hesson labels Mirpur pitch unacceptable after Pakistan’s defeat
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has criticised the pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, calling it “unacceptable” for international cricket after his side was bowled out for just 110 in the first T20I against Bangladesh. While Hesson admitted that Pakistan’s batters had misread the conditions, he emphasised that the pitch did not … Read more
Manchester United exile lands in Catalonia to complete blockbuster loan deal
Marcus Rashford has travelled to Spain to finalise a season-long loan move from Manchester United to Barcelona. The 27-year-old forward arrived in Barcelona on Sunday night after receiving permission from United to complete the formalities of the transfer. Social media quickly buzzed with images and videos of Rashford landing in Catalonia aboard a private jet. … Read more