A fashion sequel's box office dominance is quietly telling a bigger story about Hollywood's shifting audience loyalties, with 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' emerging as an unexpected benchmark for how far superhero cinema's once-unshakable dominance has receded. The film, directed by David Frankel, has stayed firmly at the global box office summit since its release…
. WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday sanctioned nine Hezbollah-linked individuals it accused of “obstructing the peace process in Lebanon,” as Israeli strikes on the southern part of the country continued despite a ceasefire.“Hezbollah is a terrorist organization and must be fully disarmed,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.“Treasury will continue to take action against officials…
Officials urged platforms to use proactive algorithms to detect and block graphic and false content Aftermath of flash floods and mudslide at Trishuli Bazaar army training centre in Nuwakot, Nepal, August 28, 2026. REUTERS Nepal has asked Meta and TikTok to remove graphic images, AI-generated videos, fraudulent donation QR codes and misleading posts circulating in…
Says actors should carry essentials such as tissues, soap bottles and mosquito repellent to shoots Actor Mizna Waqas recently appeared on Maya Khan’s podcast, where she drew attention online for her candid and unfiltered remarks about hygiene and tantrums in the entertainment industry. During the conversation, the actor reflected on her time working in film…
Ceremony featured detailed discussions on promoting trade, investment, economic cooperation and business ties Officials, diplomats and business leaders attend the inaugural ceremony of the Pakistan-Africa Economic Council in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP Pakistan and African countries, at the launch ceremony of the Pakistan-Africa Economic Council (PAEC), reaffirmed their resolve to raise bilateral trade to $15 billion…
Says country faced severe economic challenges in recent years but managed to avoid default through coordinated efforts National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq speaking to the media in Lahore. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB LAHORE: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Sunday said that Pakistan is being acknowledged globally for its role in regional diplomatic efforts, crediting the…
PPP chairman Bilwal Bhutto-Zardari addressing a rally in Shigar. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s statement regarding the formation of a government in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and expressed his gratitude, as the PPP moved closer to forming the administration in the region. The prime minister…
Joker is the uninhibited madness of a fractured, two-faced world order, manifesting itself as a weeping clown. The Joker is, by design, a villain beyond comprehension; more ‘it’ than ‘he’. PHOTO: IMDB You would think that Joker has no earthly reason to exist as anything other than a gimmick aimed at making profits off a highly…
Israel’s Tomer defence company causes a stir with a rocket engine experiment near Beit Shemesh Israeli soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, in this undated handout picture released on February 24, 2024. Israel Defense Forces/Handout via REUTERS A large explosion near the central Israeli…
LONDON: Cape Verde’s stunning progress to the World Cup knockout stages is “no accident” said Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as he warned his side about the threat posed by the Blue Sharks in their last 32 tie. Led by the brilliance of Lionel Messi’s six goals in three games, the defending champions cruised through the group stage…