Elon Musk speaks with US President-elect Donald Trump at a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024. — Reuters WASHINGTON: Elon Musk has shocked the political world by calling for President Donald Trump to be impeached. The billionaire tech boss made…
Pakistan team celebrates scoring a goal during Asian Champions Trophy match against China on September 12, 2024. — Asian Hockey Federation/Facebook/File ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has been vocal about its financial constraints hindering participation in international competitions. However, according to a letter from the PHF itself, the federation holds a bank balance amounting…
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated every year on May 3. — Reuters/File The Committee to Protect Journalists, in collaboration with Reporters Sans Frontieres, on Thursday issued an open letter from global media and press organisations on Gaza. The letter was signed by 126 media and press organisations. “We, the undersigned, call for immediate, independent,…
Imam-e-Kaab Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid delivers Hajj sermon on June 5, 2025. — SPA Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, the imam (prayer leader) of Makkah’s Grand Mosque, prayed for the people of Palestine during the Hajj sermon. Around 1.5 million pilgrims from across the globe performed Waqoof-e-Arafah, the Rukn-e-Azam of Hajj, at…
‘Wicked: For Good’ trailer out now The official trailer for Wicked: For Good has just been released by Universal, offering fans a first look at the much-anticipated second chapter of the blockbuster Broadway adaptation. Picking up from where the 2024 hit film left off, the sequel continues the magical journey in the Land of Oz,…
Christian Bale comes out with new transformation for ‘Madden’Â Christian Bale is once again showing off his talent for dramatic transformations, this time not for a superhero, but for a sports legend. The 51-year-old actor has taken on a striking new look for his role as late football executive and coach Al Davis in the…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting of the National Economic Council in Islamabad on Wednesday. —APP ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) on Wednesday gave nod to a Rs4.2 trillion ($15.1 billion) development programme for fiscal year 2025–2026 (FY26), setting aside Rs1 trillion for federal schemes and Rs2.87 trillion for provincial spending, according…
Nursery school children take a nap at Hinagiku nursery in Moriyama, western Japan. — Reuters/File The number of births in Japan last year fell below 700,000 for the first time on record, government data showed Wednesday. The fast-ageing nation welcomed 686,061 newborns in 2024 — 41,227 fewer than in 2023, the data showed. It was…
The US Department of Justice Building is pictured, in Washington. — Reuters An American national Bhushan Athale is sentenced to 26 months in prison for a federal hate crime and for making violent interstate threats against various individuals based on their religion, including the employees of a Sikh nonprofit organisation located in New Jersey. According…
Deborra-Lee Furness to publish ‘divorce journey’ after separation Deborra-Lee Furness is reportedly planning to reveal her heart-wrenching ‘divorce journey’ following her split from Hugh Jackman. The Australian actress, who recently filed for divorce from her husband Hugh, has plans to publish a memoir detailing her emotional separation from The Wolverine star once their divorce is…
