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Actor argues Pakistan’s poverty limits youth-led change seen elsewhere, encourages ‘civil’ conversation Actor Nadia Hussain took a wide-ranging look at Pakistani society in a recent interview, discussing why she used her platform to weigh in on social issues. Nadia said staying silent was never an option for her. “Some people don’t want to talk, but I … Read more
The German dispatches Darderi 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) to book his place in the last eight Alexander Zverev romped into the quarter-finals of the US Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Top seed Alexander Zverev romped into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday with a straight sets defeat of Italy’s Luciano Darderi. Zverev, who … Read more
Over the past year, Muslims have gained more political power than at any point in recent memory US Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed appears on stage, with vote counting continuing for Michigan’s Democratic US Senate primary, during an election night rally in Detroit, Michigan, US, August 5, 2026. — REUTERS United States Vice President JD … Read more
Smoke rises from a burning truck during what the Houthis say was an attack targeting trucks coming from Saudi territory, at Al-Wadiah border crossing near Al-Wadiah, on the Saudi-Yemen border, in this still image obtained from a handout video released. Photo: Reuters Operations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, … Read more
On average, students were reading at a level that had in the past been expected of students one year younger Teenagers look at their mobile phone screens in Paris, France, February 20, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Teenagers more accustomed to smartphones than Shakespeare are reading at the worst levels seen this century, driving a broader decline … Read more
Encourages fans to approach online conversations with kindness rather than hostility Pakistani actor Sajal Aly shared a message for her fans on how supporting a favourite celebrity should never come at the expense of putting someone else down. Taking to social media, the actor urged her followers to refrain from spreading hate or negativity in … Read more
Coco Gauff downs American Iva Jovic to reach US Open quarterfinals. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Coco Gauff bested rising US star Iva Jovic on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open for the first time since winning the title three years ago. Gauff, seeded fourth this year, beat the 14th-seeded Jovic 6-1, 6-4 … Read more
Indian filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia questioned the state of storytelling in the country’s cinema, citing Dhurandhar as a prime example of the industry’s transition towards fictional biopics. According to Gulf News, Dhulia discussed Dhurandhar‘s execution, describing it as engaging. However, he argued that it didn’t have an underlying plot in the traditional sense. Instead, it followed a … Read more
Technology companies have been “running real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians” for too long, communications minister says.
Body expresses ‘deep concern,’ says attacks violate country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity Israeli force made up of two tanks and two military vehicles entered eastern Tal al-Ahmar hill in southern Quneitra, Syria, on April 18, 2026. PHOTO: ANADOLU The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria on Tuesday expressed “deep concern” over Israeli attacks … Read more