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Actor reflects on gender stereotypes, toxic masculinity, cinema and his return to acting Ahead of his comeback film, Indian actor Imran Khan opened up in a recent conversation about gender stereotypes, feminism, fatherhood, the cultural impact of cinema and what ultimately brought him back to acting. Khan said he had become increasingly unsettled by the … Read more
Lightning humanoid robot hit a peak speed of 14.5 m/s at a test event for Beijing’s World Robot Games A Lightning humanoid robot by Honor crosses the finish line of the second Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing, China April 19, 2026. A humanoid robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed Canadians on Saturday morning, hours after he ordered negotiators to suspend U.S. trade talks despite President Trump’s punishing tariffs.
US president’s approval rating falls to 33% as Iran conflict stalls and Gaza, Ukraine peace bids falter US President Donald Trump speaks about election security during an address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 16, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS With the Iran war now at a … Read more
Celebrities including Fahad Mustafa, Asim Azhar, Talha Anjum, Hania Aamir attend event as singer marks album release 18 years after his last record, singer Atif Aslam held a gathering for his new album Subah Aye Na, bringing out fellow celebrities including Fahad Mustafa, Asim Azhar, Talha Anjum, and Hania Aamir for a night of music. What … Read more
Waheed scores twice as Green-shirts conquer Japan 4-3 in Group G classification stage Pakistan recovered from two goals down to edge Japan 4-3 in a thrilling Group G match at the FIH Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen on Saturday, securing a narrow victory after a late Japanese push. Waheed Ashraf Rana scored twice for Pakistan, … Read more
A fraud case, in which dozens of grooms showed up for a wedding that never materialized, is an extreme example of scamming in a marriage industry long prone to it.
Bangladesh adviser for foreign affairs says Dhaka strengthening its working bilateral relationship with Pakistan Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in the holy city of Makkah on Friday. Photo: SPA/ X Bangladesh has signalled that it is open to … Read more
Actor recalls working with Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, reflects on frozen cross-border collaboration Actor Mikaal Zulfiqar, in a recent interview, made clear that he hadn’t shut the door on working in India again, but emphasised that he would only do so if invited respectfully. When asked about a potential Bollywood comeback, Zulfiqar stated, “I am open … Read more
Duo reaffirms its commitment towards exploring diverse avenues of collaboration, including trade, investment and IT Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh (L) presented his credentials to President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader. Photo: X Pakistan Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh presented his credentials to Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in … Read more