Columbia University drops deadline for dismantling pro-Palestinian protest camp
NEW YORK: Columbia University backed off late Thursday from an overnight deadline for pro-Palestinian protesters to abandon an encampment there as more college campuses in the United States…
Emma Stone wants to be called by her real name
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood actress and two-time Oscar winner Emma Stone revealed that she prefers to go by her given name, Emily, when possible.
In a chat with The Hollywood Reporter,…
Usain Bolt named T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be played in the West Indies and USA…
Pakistan to tour New Zealand for 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is next year
LAHORE: The Pakistan cricket team will travel to New Zealand soon after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan to play a white-ball series consisting of three ODIs and five T20Is.
The…
Punjab Police defends Maryam Nawaz for wearing uniform
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's appearance as the chief guest at a passing out parade of female police officers wearing a police uniform has caused a stir.
Maryam Nawaz…
Chef Jose Andres mourns World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza
WASHINGTON: Celebrity Chef Jose Andres called seven aid workers killed by Israeli forces in Gaza "the best of humanity" during a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral that…
USC cancels graduation ceremony citing safety measures
The University of Southern California (USC) has called off its main-stage graduation ceremony this year, one week after canceling the valedictorian speech by a Muslim student who said she…
Columbia University faces complaint after arresting anti-war protesters
WASHINGTON: A pro-Palestinian US group filed a federal civil rights complaint against Columbia University following last week's mass arrest of anti-war protesters after the school called…
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned by top New York court
NEW YORK: Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction for sexual assault and rape was overturned by New York's highest court, reopening the landmark case that fueled the #MeToo movement and…
Pro-Palestine protests grow at US colleges, students arrested
NEW YORK: Protests against Israel filled streets in Brooklyn and escalated at universities across the United States, as demonstrators demanded an end to civilian casualties in Gaza.
The…
Spain’s PM suspends public duties after wife accused of corruption
MADRID: Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he would step back from public duties "for a few days" to decide whether he wants to continue leading the government after a court launched…
Iran sentences rapper Toomaj Salehi to death over 2022-23 unrest
TEHRAN: An Iranian revolutionary court has sentenced well-known Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi to death for charges linked to Iran's 2022-23 unrest, his lawyer told an Iranian newspaper.…
CM Sindh complains to PM Shehbaz of Centre’s non-cooperation
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah of the federal government’s full support in resolving issues raised by the provincial government.…
Pakistan could face sanctions for trade pacts with Iran, warns US
WASHINGTON: The United States has once again warned Pakistan of imposing sanctions for signing new trade agreements with Iran.
During a press briefing in Washington, US State Department…
US Congress passes Ukraine aid after months of delay
WASHINGTON: A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the US Congress late on Tuesday after months of delay, clearing the way for billions of dollars in fresh Ukraine funding amid…