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[The prohibition on certain journalists was a major escalation in President Trump’s war on the media, and will probably face a legal challenge.
Asim Azhar expresses support for Hania Aamir’s ‘Pablo’, calls song ‘banger’
Singer says he relates to Hania’s expressiveness, wants more Pakistani women breaking into pop music Singer Asim Azhar described actor Hania Aamir as “an amazing artist” and termed her new song Pablo a “banger.” Discussing the track in a clip shared by the BBC Asian Network, Azhar noted that he related to Hania “with the expressiveness,” adding that he … Read more
Ten days that changed the course of AI
AI is hailed for transforming industries, but insiders say once-theoretical doomsday risks are now tangible The words “AI Artificial Intelligence,” a keyboard and a robotic hand are shown in this illustration created on June 5, 2026. REUTERS For years, the race to build ever-more powerful artificial intelligence followed a well-worn Silicon Valley principle: move fast … Read more
India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil
[India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.
Abu Aleeha disputes ‘Mango Jutt’ final cut, says he refused to sign off
Filmmaker Abu Aleeha, credited in earlier promotion as the director of Mango Jutt, has said he walked away from the project over disagreements about its final edit, days after the film’s trailer dropped without his name in its visible credits. The trailer, featuring Faysal Quraishi, Hareem Farooq and Shamoon Abbasi, was released on Wednesday. In … Read more
Twin cities admins on toes as four long marches loom
Containers placed in Islamabad to seal the capital’s Red Zone as protesters are expected to head towards the federal capital following announcements by political parties. SCREENGRAB Four separate calls for long marches within seven days, from Sunday, September 20-27, have put the government, administration and police in a difficult situation, with authorities deciding to close … Read more
Elaine Mokhtefi, American Witness to Algeria’s Revolution, Dies at 98
As a fixer for Algeria’s government, she befriended radicals and revolutionaries and helped the Black Panthers establish an international base in Algiers.
‘Dune: Part Three,’ ‘Primetime’ and 68 More Movies to Watch For This Fall
From “The Social Reckoning” in October to “Dune: Part Three” in December, these are the films we’re looking forward to.
CNN, MS NOW journalists denied access to White House after Trump announces ban
White House Correspondents’ Association president says group ‘stands in defence of our colleagues’ US President Donald Trump in his Oval office. PHOTO: REUTERS Journalists from news channels CNN and MS NOW were turned away from the White House on Saturday morning, one day after President Donald Trump announced that those news channels, along with website … Read more
Trump signs bill authorizing sweeping Russia sanctions
Bill targets companies and foreign actors aiding Russia’s military and extends sanctions against Iran US President Donald J. Trump makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, September 18, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump signed a bill on Friday authorising new sanctions designed to pressure … Read more