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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
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
As a fixer for Algeria’s government, she befriended radicals and revolutionaries and helped the Black Panthers establish an international base in Algiers.
From “The Social Reckoning” in October to “Dune: Part Three” in December, these are the films we’re looking forward to.
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
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
Actress says she still seeks challenging roles as San Sebastian gives her the Donostia Award NaomiWatts. Photo/AFP British actor Naomi Watts is to receive a special honour on Saturday at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain, where she declared an unwavering appetite for challenging roles that make audiences think differently. The festival will present … Read more
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu gestures as he speaks during an interview with Reuters at the residence of the Canadian High Commissioner in New Delhi, India, November 13, 2025. REUTERS Canada is optimistic about concluding negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with India by year-end, the country’s minister for international trade … Read more
Denmark and Greenland hope a UN deal will end months of uncertainty over Trump’s threats to seize Greenland A drone view shows houses on the shore of Nuuk, Greenland, February 7, 2026. REUTERS Denmark and Greenland on Saturday said any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty, after President Donald Trump said … Read more
The system simulates telescope components and observations to test controls, train agents and optimise procedures It simulates telescope systems and observations to test controls, train agents and optimise procedures. PHOTO: XINHUA China’s StarWhisper Telescope has been cited in Stanford University’s AI Index Report 2026 as a leading 2025 example of AI agents in physics, astronomy, … Read more