Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed their strongest-ever security agreement, pledging to treat any attack on one as aggression against both. The landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement, finalized in Riyadh on Wednesday evening by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is being described as a game-changing move for Gulf security. Analysts […]
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US embassy in India says it revoked, denied visas over fentanyl links
The US embassy in New Delhi has revoked or denied visas for certain Indian business executives and corporate leaders due to their involvement in trafficking fentanyl precursors, the embassy said in a statement on Thursday. Fentanyl precursors refer to the basic or parent chemicals that form fentanyl. The statement from the embassy did not name […]
McLaughlin-Lavrone wins 400m gold
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone nearly broke the longest-standing world record in sprinting in winning her first world title in the flat 400m after legendary success in the hurdles. McLaughlin-Levrone clocked 47.78 seconds in Tokyo, the second-fastest time in history behind German Marita Koch’s world record of 47.60 from 1985. McLaughlin-Levrone, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and six-time […]
Title rivals Piastri, Norris bid to secure teams’ crown for McLaren
Championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume their world title battle in Azerbaijan this weekend, but could also secure McLaren the constructors’ crown. Having won 12 of the 16 races to date this year between them, Piastri and Norris are already on the brink of wrapping up McLaren’s 10th team title with seven races […]
Ruthless Boulter sends GB into BJK Cup semi-finals
A ruthless Katie Boulter secured Great Britain’s place in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win against Japan. Boulter, the nation’s leading singles player in Shenzhen in the absence of Emma Raducanu, played aggressively to beat Moyuka Uchijima 6-2 6-1 in the second singles match. Sonay Kartal had early given Anne Keothavong’s […]
Hollywood stars boycott Israeli movie groups over Gaza
Over 1,800 actors, entertainers and producers, including some Hollywood stars, signed a pledge to not work with Israeli movie institutions that they see as being complicit in the alleged abuse of Palestinians by Israel. Signatories included actors Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Tilda Swinton, Riz Ahmed, Javier Bardem and Cynthia Nixon, among others. This […]
Spain overtakes Argentina to lead FIFA rankings
Spain and Lamine Yamal took top spot from Argentina and Lionel Messi in the FIFA men´s rankings published on Thursday, and lead for the first time since being dethroned as world champion in June 2014. Spain´s two-win start to a 2026 World Cup qualifying group this month – against Turkey and Bulgaria – lifted the […]
Emmys accused of ignoring late top star in segment
In the recent Emmys’ Memoriam segment, a notable name was missed out. He was Hulk Hogan, a well-known wrestler. Now, his wife, Lina Hogan, believes this ‘snub’ had to do with his political views. The late wrestler was a known supporter of Donald Trump. He made several speeches in the president’s campaign speeches ahead of […]
Dananeer eats healthy food to leave fans mesmerised
Pakistani actress Dananeer Mobeen has already captivated the attention of fans, with her acting prowess and active presence on the social media platform. Taking to Instagram, she is spotted at any unnamed restaurant, where she is seen eating healthy food to leave her fans swooned. In the photos, she is seen wearing a blackish attire. […]
Cardi B shares why she announced pregnancy with Stefon Diggs on her ‘own time’
Cardi B is doing things her own way. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper announced she’s pregnant with baby No. 4, her first with boyfriend Stefon Diggs and revealed that she waited to share the news until she felt ready. “I just was like, ‘Can I just say it on my own time?’ Like, I’m not hiding,” […]