Misbah Arshad crowned Miss Universe Pakistan, set to represent country globally
Psychology student Misbah Arshad wins title and prepares for the global competition in Puerto Rico…
Misbah Arshad crowned Miss Universe Pakistan, set to represent country globally
Psychology student Misbah Arshad wins title and prepares for the global competition in Puerto Rico Psychology student Misbah Arshad has been crowned the new Miss Universe Pakistan following a competitive selection process, becoming the fourth Pakistani woman to represent the country on the global Miss Universe stage. At the official ceremony in Zambales, Philippines, Arshad…
‘Baby Shark’ boy returns to stage as a K-pop singer
The child star of the “Baby Shark Dance” video, the most-watched video in YouTube history, released his first K-pop digital single on Thursday, a decade after he first found fame. Park Geonroung, who starred in the video when he was 7 years old, will make his solo K-pop debut under the name “Baby Shark Boy”…
Shakira, Christina Aguilera concerts in Abu Dhabi cancelled amid US-Iran war
Iran has pressed attacks on Emirati ships in recent weeks, after a ceasefire fell apart last month Entertainment organisers have announced the cancellation of a UAE concert by US singer Christina Aguilera and a festival featuring Shakira in Abu Dhabi, amid the ongoing Middle East war. Iran has pressed attacks on Emirati ships in recent…
Mirza Fakhrul, Bangladesh’s new president
War veteran and veteran leftist politician becomes Bangladesh’s highest constitutional office holder Alamgir secured support of 255 lawmakers, while his opponent Ahmed received 88 votes.PHOTO: ANADOLU Days before Bangladesh’s disputed 2018 general election, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir appeared in a campaign video urging voters to go to polling stations despite fears of intimidation. The Bangladesh…
China robot makers seek to turn humanoid hype into useful work
Chinese robot makers showcased humanoids sorting parcels, packing phones and doing household chores at a Beijing event Humanoid robots by Unitree Robotics demonstrate kickboxing during the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, August 19, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Chinese robot makers showed off humanoids sorting parcels, packing mobile phones and helping with household chores at…
PML-N candidate elected unopposed to reserved seat for overseas Kashmiris in AJK Legislative Assembly
PML-N moves a step closer to securing the numbers required to form the next government in AJK PML-N candidate Abdul Rehman Arain who has been elected unopposed to the reserved seat for overseas Kashmiris in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (AJKLA). — PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Abdul Rehman…
Satellite proliferation imperils astronomical observations, study finds
ESO says plans for 1.7 million more satellites could severely degrade astronomy; 15,000 orbit today. Satellite trails streak across the night sky above Chile’s Atacama Desert in this composite image from a time-lapse video taken on October 15, 2025. The dome of ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is seen in the foreground. F. Kamphues, ESO/M….
UK cinemas restricting Meta AI and other smart glasses over piracy concerns
Meta smart glasses face scrutiny as courts in England and Wales ban their use over recording concerns A visitor reviews the new Meta smart glasses during the Meta annual Connect conference at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/ File Photo Cinema operators in Britain are introducing policies to…
Former PM Imran Khan would not confront Pakistan army chief if freed, close aide says
Says if Imran Khan was released tomorrow, ‘he wouldn’t do anything that would effectively damage the country’ PTI spokesperson, Zulfikar Bukhari, while giving an interview to Reuters. — SCREENGRAB Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan would not confront the military if freed, one of his closest aides told Reuters, portraying the army chief as able to…
Crypto shares climb after Treasury’s doubled buybacks boost risk assets
Treasury bond selloff lifts 30-year yield to a 2007 high, pressuring risk assets including cryptocurrencies Sparks strike representation of cryptocurrency Bitcoin in this illustration taken November 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo Cryptocurrency-related stocks surged on Thursday, a day after the US Treasury Department said it would support more long-duration bonds, boosting risk assets, and…
