A coalition of environmental and health groups on Wednesday filed suit against the Trump administration’s repeal of a key scientific finding that underpinned federal climate regulations. The action taken in a Washington appeals court argues that Republican President Donald Trump’s move — which eliminated greenhouse gas standards on automobiles and placed a host of additional rules […]
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived at a Los Angeles court on Wednesday to testify at a groundbreaking social media addiction trial, where Instagram and other platforms are accused of deliberately hooking young users. The 41-year-old head of Meta — which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — is the most hotly anticipated witness in the California trial, […]
An explosion at a fireworks shop in central China killed 12 people on Wednesday, the second day of the Lunar New Year holiday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Setting off fireworks and firecrackers is common during holiday celebrations in China, especially around Lunar New Year, which fell on Tuesday. While many larger cities, including the […]
Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that Tehran was “drafting” a framework for future talks with the United States, as the US energy secretary said Washington would stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions “one way or another”. Diplomatic efforts are underway to avert the possibility of US military intervention in Iran, with Washington conducting a […]
Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge suffered a major blow as they squandered a two-goal lead and conceded a stoppage-time equaliser in a damaging 2-2 draw at rock-bottom Wolves on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s side were on course to move seven points clear at the top after Bukayo Saka’s early opener and Piero Hincapie’s second-half strike put […]
The chilling facts surrounding the Gul Plaza fire disaster are now emerging before the judicial commission, where questions about the performance of rescue teams, fire brigades, and local authorities are being probed under the leadership of Justice Agha Faisal. In a recent hearing, the commission heard the testimonies of various officials, including Chief Fire Officer […]
Health experts have cautioned citizens against excessive consumption of fried foods and sugary beverages at sehri and iftar during the fasting month of Ramazan, warning that unhealthy eating habits can lead to heartburn, acidity and other gastric problems. Speaking to the media, Dr Rimsha Siddiqui, a nutritionist at Aga Khan University Hospital, said patients suffering […]
Easel Art Gallery & Framing opened its group exhibition ‘Fishaar-e-Fun’ (Pressure of Art) in DHA, featuring works by renowned artists including Amir Khatri, Awais Ahmed, Behzad Ishaq, Hashim, Jameel Siddiqui (UK), Naeem Rind, and Umer Qureshi. During the opening, artist Hashim shared details about his contribution. “I have been creating this series since 2004. It […]
Taylor Swift has been officially named the 2025 Global Artist of the Year by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), marking her fourth consecutive win and sixth overall — an achievement that further solidifies her dominance in the global music industry. The award recognizes worldwide performance across streaming, digital downloads, and physical album […]
More than 80 film industry figures including Oscar-winning actors Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton issued a statement on Tuesday slamming the Berlin Film Festival’s “silence” on Gaza. The signatories to the open letter, sent to AFP, said they were “appalled” by the festival’s “institutional silence” and “dismayed” at its “involvement in censoring artists who oppose […]