‘La Bola Negra’ Wins People’s Choice Award at Toronto International Film Festival
“I Play Rocky” and “Being Heumann” were the runners-up for the People’s Choice Award, which can be predictive of best picture at the Oscars.
Taking cricket to the next generation: PCB expands school
The pathway takes young cricketers from district contests via divisional and provincial stages to the national level There is no doubt about the abundance of cricketing talent in Pakistan. This is a country where players have consistently emerged from streets, neighbourhoods and school grounds to go on to represent Pakistan at some of the … Read more
CM calls for cleaner, greener Punjab
The chief minister said the programme was one of the world’s largest, covering cities and 25,000 villages LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said making the province clean and green and ensuring a healthy population was the government’s top priority. In her message on World Cleanup Day, she said a clean Punjab … Read more
White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants
Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.
Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says
Italy’s central Mediterranean location makes it highly exposed to migrant arrivals, challenging governments Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks on, as she and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver joint statements following their meeting at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, Italy, September 7, 2026. REUTERS Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and … Read more
Japan’s Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games
Japan’s Takumi Hojo holds the first gold medal of the Asian Games after winning the men’s individual triathlon in Gamagori city near Nagoya. Photo: AFP NAGOYA: The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by host nation Japan as a 13-year-old swimmer from China started in blistering form on the … Read more
Trump says he will appoint a new AI adviser, without providing details
Washington lawmakers fear AI risks, while Trump has downplayed concerns and opposed additional regulation US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a meeting with cryptocurrency executives in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 19, 2026.PHOTO: AFP US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that … Read more
Around 100 Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, perform Talmudic rituals
The incident came a day after Netanyahu, ministers and thousands of Israelis entered the Western Wall plaza Palestinian men pray at Al-Aqsa mosque, also known to Jews as the Temple Mount, as Israeli security forces take position at the compound, while tension arises during clashes with Palestinians in Jerusalem’s Old City, April 5, 2023. REUTERS … Read more
Prince William and Karan Johar discuss Earthshot Prize ahead of Mumbai awards
Pair discuss India’s growing role in the prize and how environmental solutions can combine innovation with business Karan Johar and Prince William discuss the Earthshot Prize happening in November. PHOTO: Screengrab The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William in 2020, will come to India for the first time this November, with the sixth annual Awards … Read more
Pakistan out of Asian Games title race
Athapaththu’s unbeaten 83 powers Sri Lanka to eight-wicket semi-final win over Pakistan Chamari Athapaththu’s 83 powers Sri Lanka to Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket final with 8-wicket win over Pakistan. Photo: AFP Sri Lanka advanced to the final of the Asian Games women’s cricket competition after captain Chamari Athapaththu smashed an unbeaten 83 to lead … Read more