The song blends R&B with Arabic melodies, focusing on themes of identity, unity and resilience Elyanna and Jessie Reyez. Photo: File FIFA released yet another song for the 2026 World Cup, featuring Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna alongside Canadian artist Jesse Reyez. Titled “Illuminate”, the song is part of FIFA’s growing musical rollout for the tournament and…
Beijing’s remarks come after US president said he would discuss arms sales to Taiwan with his Chinese counterpart Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian attends a press conference in Beijing, China, on April 10, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS China on Tuesday reiterated its opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan ahead of US President Donald Trump’s…
Seven-floor exhibition at band’s final live performance site will feature rare artefacts, rooftop experience London is opening the first official destination for Beatles fans, a venue that will house hundreds of rare memories and artifacts related to the band. The exhibition, titled The Beatles at 3 Savile Row, will launch in 2027, with fans able…
Bangladesh sports adviser Asif Nazrul was a central figure in the issue. Photo: ICC/FILE The Bangladesh government has formed a committee to investigate the previous administration’s decision that led to the national cricket team being excluded from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after a dispute over playing venues in India. The sports ministry…
Jannik Sinner continues his dominant run at the Italian Open with a commanding straight-sets victory, extending his winning streak in Rome. Photo: AFP/FILE ROME: Jannik Sinner set up a David v Goliath clash with countryman Andrea Pellegrino in the last 16 of the Italian Open after demolishing Alexei Popyrin in straight sets 6-2, 6-0 on…
Oil climbs as Iran peace deal fades; Hormuz tensions keep Brent above $105 and $115 in sight By helping the world reduce oil prices from the $150-$200 range and saving hundreds of billions in import bills and high interest expense, Pakistan has earned its seat at the table. photo: REUTERS Oil prices rose nearly 1%…
Since the ceasefire began, the two countries have traded accusations of violating it with attacks on civilians ZAPORIZHZHIA: In Ukraine’s southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, a three-day ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow expiring later on Monday brought little respite to residents exhausted by more than four years of Russia’s invasion. The three-day truce was announced on…
. ISLAMABAD: Senior leader of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Altaf Ahmed Bhat has said Pakistan’s success in Marka-e-Haq shattered India’s arrogance and pride. “This victory has infused the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), particularly the youth, with renewed courage, determination, and hope,” he said on Monday. He expressed these views…
ISLAMABAD: The government collected more than Rs1.2 trillion from consumers in petroleum levy during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, while over Rs35 billion was recovered under the Climate Support Levy (CSL), according to official documents. The documents further revealed that electricity consumers across the country paid more than Rs1.9 trillion in…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calls on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr. PHOTO: PID ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended the nationwide austerity drive and fuel conservation measures until June 13 as the government continues to manage economic pressure caused by the Middle East conflict and rising global oil prices. According to a…