The European Commission has threatened to withdraw funding from the Venice Biennale art exhibition if organisers proceed with plans to allow Russia to reopen its pavilion at this year’s edition. Russia’s pavilion at the art fair was closed after Moscow’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which triggered the exclusion of Russian artists and institutions […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the prevailing regional situation in a phone call on Wednesday, according to an official statement. During the call, PM Shehbaz expressed concern over the recent tensions in the region and stressed that Pakistan considers diplomatic efforts and dialogue essential for ensuring peace, stability, and de-escalation. […]
The US Navy has refused near-daily requests from the shipping industry for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war on Iran, saying the risk of attacks is too high for now, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Navy’s assessments spell continued disruption to Middle East oil exports […]
Two drones fell near Dubai’s main airport and Bahrain evacuated some planes on Wednesday, as attacks on infrastructure across the Gulf continued to disrupt air traffic, hampering efforts to restore flights as the war on Iran entered a 12th day. The US-Israel war against Iran has led to tens of thousands of flight cancellations, reroutings and schedule changes worldwide, […]
A powerful scene in the action epic “Gladiator II” had one big problem: a camera crew was visible behind actor Paul Mescal as his character prepared for a high-stakes battle. Jack Zimmerman, a visual effects artist, erased the intrusion to help create the desired movie magic. Zimmerman works at Exceptional Minds, a nonprofit vocational academy […]
Veteran actor Mahmood Aslam, best known for his role in Bulbulay, is currently going viral for his participation in social media trends. Garnering millions of views and active engagement on his social media posts, he is catering to a younger audience, many of whom grew up watching him as ‘Mahmood Sahab’ in Bulbulay. The mix […]
In a recent Ramazan transmission, hosted by Pakistani actor and TV Host Faysal Quraishi, he discussed Hania Aamir’s hefty podcast appearance fee with FHM podcast host, Adnan Faisal. Approaching the conversation, Quraishi asked Faysal, “You had a payment issue with someone. An artist demanded Rs2 million from you. Please tell us about it”. Faysal replied […]
A leading business representative has warned that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran could create serious economic challenges for Pakistan, as rising fuel prices increase inflation and business costs. Mian Zahid Hussain, chairman of the Policy Advisory Board of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), said the […]
British police said they had banned a pro-Iranian march due to take place in London on Sunday, citing the possibility of “extreme tensions” with counter-protesters and the risk posed by Tehran during the conflict in the Middle East. The Al Quds march in central London is organised annually by the Islamic Human Rights Commission, which […]