More than four decades after it first carried the essence of magical realism to readers across continents, Isabel Allende’s seminal novel ‘The House of the Spirits’ is being reimagined for television, arriving on screen in Spanish for the first-time next week with an expansive new narrative approach. Filmed in Chile with a Latin American cast […]
Streaming giant Netflix has moved swiftly to secure the future of its political thriller ‘The Night Agent’, announcing a fourth season less than a month after the release of its third instalment, signalling continued confidence in one of its most successful action dramas. The renewal, confirmed shortly after Season 3 debuted on February 19, will […]
A fleeting phrase in an interview has snowballed into a cross-cultural moment, with Hollywood star Anne Hathaway drawing global attention after saying “Inshallah” – and then, days later, receiving the copy of Holy Quran as a gift from a fan in London. The incident unfolded during a promotional event in the British capital, where Hathaway […]
The Cannes Film Festival has expanded its 2026 Official Selection with the addition of 16 films, sharpening an already competitive slate and reinforcing its reputation as the premier global showcase for auteur-driven cinema and emerging voices. The latest announcement completes the main Competition lineup at 22 titles, headlined by James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’, a drama […]
Multiple people and accounts on X were sharing two videos since Wednesday, claiming that they show Indian soldiers announcing their resignations in protest against the Modi government’s apathy during Operation Sindoor. However, the clips are doctored through AI. On May 7, 2025, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, saying they had hit several sites […]
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Thursday said that the future of warfare was being shaped in the Indian Ocean due to its vast contribution to global trade, cautioning that any disruption could significantly impact global supply chains and energy prices. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), […]
Pakistan LNG Limited has issued its first spot tender for liquefied natural gas (LNG) since December 2023 amid supply shortfalls triggered by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The company is seeking bids from international suppliers for three LNG cargoes of around 140,000 cubic metres each for delivery on April 27-30, and on May 1-7 and 8-14 […]
India and the United States are engaged in constructive talks aimed at reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. The comments came after a three-day visit to Washington by an Indian trade delegation led by senior commerce ministry official Darpan Jain for talks with US counterparts. “These engagements are ongoing […]
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday issued a nationwide alert warning of an intense heatwave in several regions until May 5. According to the advisory from the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), Sindh, southern Punjab and parts of Balochistan were expected to face severe heatwave conditions. Major cities, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Bahawalpur, […]
Reza Pahlavi, the controversial exiled son of Iran’s last shah, was splattered with red paint during a visit to Germany on Thursday when an activist confronted him over his stance on the Iran war. After he left the Federal Press Conference in central Berlin and walked toward a waiting car with security, the activist approached […]