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KARACHI: Drama serial Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum has driven its audience to a riotous appreciation that reaches far beyond the nation’s borders. Amassing millions of views on each episode uploaded on YouTube, the series takes us through the unsteady domestic lives of Sharjeena and Mustafa, who navigate the difficulties of love and honour in tandem … Read more
PARIS: Elon Musk’s X on Monday accused French prosecutors of launching a “politically-motivated criminal investigation” that threatens its users’ free speech, denying all allegations against it and saying it would not cooperate with the probe. Earlier this month, Paris prosecutors stepped up a preliminary probe into the social media platform for suspected algorithmic bias and … Read more
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[The group behind Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga submitted a confidential proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The theocratic government is repurposing folklore and patriotic anthems as it seeks to channel national outrage into increasing its support at home.
[The Chinese government is taking steps to rein in what it calls “involution,” or excessive competition that is hurting local companies and fueling the country’s deflationary spiral.
The lovable blue guys (and one gal) go on a mission to save Papa Smurf in this colorful romp with an impressive voice cast.
TEHRAN: Tehran blamed European powers on Monday for the failure of a landmark 2015 nuclear deal, accusing them of breaking commitments ahead of renewed talks in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany. The 2015 agreement — reached between Iran and UN Security Council permanent members Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States, plus Germany … Read more
The tempestuous star in Orion’s shoulder has a buddy, and neither of their futures look bright.
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: If you thought that musicals were a niche market, one weekend of Wicked in all its pink and green glory will have trampled that tragic, misguided little notion to death one dollar at a time. Hundreds of million times over, in fact, if the current $162.4 million box office figures are any indication. … Read more