‘Late Fame’ Review: Lost Poet, Found Again
Willem Dafoe stars as a former poet charmed by a group of would-be young artists.
Police file kidnapping FIR in missing girl case
Day-long search along four kilometres stretch of Nullah Leh ends without leads; locals stage protest RAWALPINDI: Following a day-long search for a six-year-old girl who went missing near Committee Chowk which bore no fruit, the police have registered a kidnapping case and officially launched an investigation. Earlier in the day, when the girl’s father reported … Read more
A Promising Heart Drug Fails, Challenging a Long-Held Theory of Disease
The drug targeted inflammation, and its shocking failure has experts questioning whether inflammation really does cause heart disease.
Shah Rukh Khan tops India’s celebrity brand rankings, overtakes Virat Kohli
Bollywood star reclaims No 1 spot in Kroll India’s 2025 rankings, while Alia Bhatt remains the highest-ranked woman Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reclaimed the title of India’s most valuable celebrity brand, overtaking cricketer Virat Kohli to top the latest celebrity brand rankings for 2025. According to the Kroll India Celebrity Brand Valuation Report … Read more
Poonch takes centre stage in AJK poll finale
ISLAMABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s general elections will enter their third and final phase on August 10 as polling is set to take place in Poonch Division on 11 general seats in what is expected to be the decisive contest for government formation in the new Legislative Assembly. The outcome of the final phase will … Read more
Tell Trump to desist or we hit you hard: Iran warns Gulf states
Warning envisages attacks on energy facilities, electricity grids, transport networks and other strategic assets An Iranian missile system is displayed in Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran, July 30, 2026. — REUTERS Iran has made a concerted diplomatic push with Gulf states, warning them explicitly that Tehran will hit their oil, power and water plants unless … Read more
Spain investigates possible mass migrant crossing into Ceuta on Aug 15
No evidence that Moroccan government, its security services or a specific criminal organisation is behind the campaign A picture of migrants at a border crossing. — FILE PHOTO Spain’s Civil Guard is investigating the possibility of another mass migrant crossing into the North African enclave of Ceuta on Aug 15, following the circulation of calls … Read more
‘The Big Cheese’ Review: Who Will Become the World’s Best Cheesemonger?
In this documentary, a team is determined to help the United States finally claim top honors at a fierce competition in France.
Army airlifts Broad Peak victims to Skardu
. Rescue personnel carry the bodies of deceased climbers upon arrival at a military base in Skardu ISLAMABAD’: The bodies of five international climbers, including renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, were flown to Skardu by a Pakistan Army helicopter on Thursday after one of the most challenging recovery operations on Broad Peak, as rescuers continued … Read more
Thousands evacuated in northwest China after heavy rains, flooding
Heavy rain to continue in Shaanxi as more than 140,000 people evacuated since July 30, CCTV reported A crew member secures a boat at Nanyue Pier as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, in Yueqing Bay, Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China August 5, 2026. cnsphoto via REUTERS Heavy rains and flooding in China’s northwestern Shaanxi province have damaged roads, … Read more