India Faces Fresh Protests, This Time Over Voter Rolls
Hundreds were detained in New Delhi as demonstrators expressed anger over the removal of 130 million people from the rolls. The government denies accusations of “vote theft.”
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite’ theory gets a reality check
Talk-show host Graham Norton has poured cold water on one of the more elaborate theories circulating among Taylor Swift’s famously detail-focused fans, after his show sofa appeared in the pop star’s ‘Opalite’ music video. Norton addressed the speculation at the Royal Television Society conference in London, where he appeared with broadcaster Tina Daheley and discussed … Read more
Saudi Arabia says Houthis attempted to target Makkah, Madinah 3 times over 9 years: report
Latest incidents occur twice in September 2026, alongside earlier alleged attack in 2017 Saudi Arabia has reported three Houthi attempts to target the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah over the past nine years, including two incidents in September, drawing condemnation from Arab and Muslim countries. The Yemeni group has denied some of the accusations. … Read more
FlyDubai Attack Raises Questions About Pilot Background Checks
Health screenings and criminal background checks may go only so far in identifying pilots who have become radicalized or try to hide their mental health issues, experts said.
Mahira Khan praises Aena Khan, Fazal Hussain for ‘Mitti De Baway’ performances
Actor lauds the young stars’ raw performances in scenes she called among her favourites in the serial Younger Vs. Older stars in Mitte De Baway. PHOTO: Screengrab Actor Mahira Khan has praised rising co-stars Aena Khan and Fazal Hussain for their emotional performances in the latest episode of Mitti De Baway. Taking to Instagram, Khan … Read more
Iran Jails Hard-Line Lawmaker, Exposing Deep Rifts in Its Leadership
Hamid Rasaei, a vocal opponent of a diplomatic deal with the United States to end the war, was convicted of publishing false information with the intent to harm the Parliament speaker.
What to Know About Fighting Between Ethiopia and Rebels in Tigray
The conflict is raising fears of a regional war in the Horn of Africa, drawing in foreign powers including Eritrea, Egypt the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Saba Qamar says Lahore’s air quality has made it difficult for her to breathe
Asthmatic actor reassures fans she was doing well while explaining her recent social media absence Saba Qamar has explained her recent absence from social media, reassuring fans that she is doing well while revealing that Lahore’s air quality has been making it difficult for her to breathe. The actor recently reshared a heartfelt message from … Read more
2 Iranian Men Charged in U.K. Over Suspected Plot to Target Jews
The British police said the two Iranian nationals were charged Friday with terrorism offenses.
Bridal Shop Owner Who Put Child Onto a Coat Hook Cleared by Court
The “horseplay” was misguided, said the Canadian judge, but not malicious.