‘Saturday Night Live’ U.K. Stars Get a Hero’s Welcome at the Edinburgh Fringe
As comics like Ania Magliano return to the festival for the first time since the show became a surprise hit, audiences are pouring in to catch them.
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Sanam Saeed criticises social media backlash over Durefishan Saleem’s accent in ‘Dar-e-Nijaat’
Actor says criticism ‘downright mean’ as users split over Durefishan’s dialogue delivery Actor Sanam Saeed weighed in on the criticism surrounding Durefishan Saleem’s accent in Dar-e-Nijaat, calling out social media users for bashing actors for the way they spoke. “It’s a bit unsettling and honestly very lame to see everyone so obsessed over an actor’s … Read more
How Raúl Castro’s Grandson, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, Became a Power Broker
The Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ring.
Trump boarded secret Turkey flight via catering truck due to Iran threat – media
After Trump boarded old Air Force One in Ankara, he was secretly shuttled by airport catering truck to smaller plane US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding the new Air Force One, a plane gifted by the Qatari government, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Photo: REUTERS US President Donald Trump took a secret military … Read more
Karan Johar reflects on ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ criticism as film marks two decades
Filmmaker recalls couple walking out mid-screening, says movie’s intention was not to endorse infidelity A throwback picture of Karan Johar on-set for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna with Sharukh Khan and Rani Mukerji. PHOTO: The Statesman On the 20th anniversary of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Indian filmmaker Karan Johar reflected on the concerns and criticism surrounding … Read more
A Syrian Holdout Province, Sweida, Fears a Government Takeover
In Sweida Province, dominated by the country’s Druse minority, many say it is just a matter of time before the central government moves to assert control over the region.
Russian Civilian Deaths Are Growing Rapidly as Ukraine Expands Its Air War
The higher tempo of Ukrainian strikes has fueled discontent among Russians, but it is far from clear that it will change the Kremlin’s calculus about the war.
Spain’s Complex Ties With Morocco Fuel Speculation Over Ceuta Migrant Surge
Rumors swirled that Morocco, perhaps spurred by Israel and the United States, organized a recent border disaster. That unproven speculation, experts said, was exacerbated by the region’s complicated history.
The Eclipse Is Coming, and Iceland Is … Mostly Ready
Rooms were booked years ago, and officials have been making plans. But there’s no telling where, exactly, Icelanders might go to find the best possible view.
How the Bayeux Tapestry Got to the British Museum
French art experts insisted the fragile 900-year-old masterpiece could never travel. Political will, cutting-edge engineering and unorthodox diplomacy proved them wrong.