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Television host Nida Yasir has been drawing attention on social media after sharing glimpses of her recent family trip to Europe with her son, Balaj. Through a series of Instagram posts and videos, Nida documented moments from her travels, including sightseeing tours, interactive art experiences and visits to some of the region's most popular attractions. … Read more
On the stone steps leading up Mount Tai, one of China’s best-known peaks, hikers can book and pay for “climbing buddies” to walk with them, carry bags, and take photos for a few hundred yuan. The increasingly popular service is part of a broader “companionship economy” emerging in China, which includes paid partners for running, … Read more
Actor Momina Iqbal tied the knot with Hamza Habib this week, sharing photographs and videos from their wedding festivities, including the Dua-e-Khair, Mayoun, Mehndi Lagayi, Mehndi and Baraat ceremonies. The actor documented each event on Instagram, giving followers a glimpse into the celebrations through candid moments, couple portraits and detailed looks at her bridal wardrobe. … Read more
Artists fear shrinking work as artificial intelligence takes on instruments, production and mastering ISLAMABAD: Artificial intelligence has quietly redrawn the boundaries of creativity, entering fields once considered the preserve of human talent and imagination. From writing and photography to graphic design, video production and music, tasks requiring years of skill can now be completed within … Read more
Pentagon considers adding up to 50 solar-powered boats for Rio Grande, Gulf of Mexico patrols A Seasats’ Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) operates off the coast of Texas, US, July 30, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The Pentagon may expand its use of autonomous surveillance boats on the Rio Grande and in the Gulf of Mexico after … Read more
Actor Ahad Raza Mir has surprised fans by announcing plans to take a break from showbiz in 2027, saying he intends to step away from professional commitments, spend time with his family and disappear from social media during the planned hiatus. A video from the actor’s recent live session has been circulating on social media, … Read more
Court unanimously allows Joint List, United Arab List to compete in vote; majority also clears Ofer Cassif to run Israel’s Supreme Court overturns ban on 2 Arab lists running in Knesset election. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Israel’s Supreme Court on Friday overturned a Central Elections Committee decision barring two Arab electoral lists from running in the … Read more
Capt. Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Aviv, said he “had to act” to prevent a crash despite serious injuries.
Neve Campbell, Ambika Mod join Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw in Season 2 of Netflix’s darkly comic spy thriller Netflix’s darkly comic spy thriller ‘Black Doves’ is set to return for a second season on November 5, bringing back Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw as the unlikely pair at the centre of a dangerous web … Read more
$50 million project to be funded by Green Climate Fund, UNDP, government, could take up to six years to complete Damaged houses following deadly flash floods and a mudslide, in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, September 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Nepal will kick off a high-stakes effort this fiscal year to drain four glacial lakes perched … Read more