LONDON: Musicians who performed at Live Aid, the transatlantic concert that raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia, reunited in London on Sunday to mark the event’s 40th anniversary, attending a special performance of the musical Just For One Day. Among the stars gathered at Shaftesbury Theatre were Live Aid organisers Bob Geldof and Midge…
Computer drives containing unreleased music by US superstar Beyoncé and plans related to her concerts were stolen last week in Atlanta, police said Monday, with a suspect still at large. As per AFP, the items were stolen from a rental car used by Beyoncé’s choreographer and a dancer on July 8, two days before the…
“Because of the fact that Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her citizenship,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Saturday. “She is a threat to humanity, and should remain in the wonderful country of Ireland, if they want her.”…
TOKYO: Japanese writer Asako Yuzuki did not expect her novel Butter to capture a cult following abroad, hailed as a biting feminist critique of sexism and body-shaming. Translated into English last year, the tale of murder and misogyny has whetted an insatiable appetite, selling 610,000 copies overseas, including 400,000 in Britain – more than Japan…
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a new report analysing Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, revealing significant structural challenges and persistent gaps in digital infrastructure and adoption. The report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the country’s digital development to help policymakers and stakeholders make informed decisions. It concludes that Pakistan is falling considerably…
The LCCA Ground transformed into more than just a venue, it became a stage for progress, empowerment, and a bold statement in support of women’s cricket. PepsiCo Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), officially launched the Pepsi Playboard, a revolutionary initiative set to change the game for aspiring female cricketers across the…
KINGSTON: The West Indies produced another dominant day with the ball against a fragile Australia batting lineup and then survived a tense final hour Saturday to take the honors after the first day of the day-night third test. Shamar Joseph took four wickets, with Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales taking three apiece, as the West…
CHATEAUROUX: Tim Merlier won stage nine of the Tour de France at Chateauroux on Sunday after a heroic long-range escape from Mathieu van der Poel was caught in the final kilometre. There was no change atop the overall standings with Tadej Pogacar now holding a 54sec advantage over Remco Evenepoel in second with French starlet…
Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane remains determined to make a return to Test cricket, despite not featuring in the format for nearly two years and receiving no communication from the selectors. Speaking to Sky Sports in an interview with Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, Rahane emphasised his enduring passion for red-ball cricket. “I still want…
NEW YORK: Unbeaten Shakur Stevenson outlasted hard-hitting William Zepeda in a tough back-and-forth battle to retain his World Boxing Council lightweight world title on a unanimous decision on Saturday. Stevenson, whose crafty defensive style hasn’t always found favor with fans, withstood a relentless assault by the challenger and responded with efficient offense of his own…
