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VIENNA – The Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start in Vienna on Tuesday with the first semi-final featuring Israel, whose attendance prompted five countries to boycott over the Gaza war, though an initial street protest was barely noticeable. The contest, traditionally a good-natured celebration of pop music and high camp now in […]
TOKYO – Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will travel to the Netherlands and Belgium for about two weeks from mid-June, the government said Tuesday, marking their fourth official overseas trip aimed at promoting international goodwill since the emperor’s accession. During the trip between June 13 and 26 as state guests, the emperor and empress […]
LOS ANGELES – Offering her take on the tech at Cannes, the actress called a spade a spade, bluntly stating, “AI is here.” In her view, instead of fighting it, the industry should look for ways to work with the tech before it steamrolls them. “I think the reality is that to resist – I […]
ANKARA – The Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara, in collaboration with Ankara University, organised a cultural and academic event titled “Pakistan Türkiye Relations: Cultural Interaction from Khilafat Movement to Present Day.” The event brought together parliamentarians, academics, members of the diplomatic corps, students, and representatives of civil society to commemorate the longstanding historical and cultural […]
The ‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor died earlier this year following a battle with colorectal cancer Kimberly Van Der Beek has shared an emotional update three months after the death of her husband, actor James Van Der Beek, who died earlier this year following a battle with colorectal cancer. In an Instagram post, Kimberly reflected on the […]
A ‘Vogue’ post linking Swift to the ongoing discussion around Rodrigo’s aesthetic triggered backlash online Olivia Rodrigo’s recent fashion choices have sparked widespread online debate after the singer adopted babydoll dress silhouettes throughout the rollout of her upcoming third album, with the discussion later drawing in fans of Taylor Swift following a Vogue social media […]
The review gave the project a score of 1.3 out of 10 and described it as ‘a piece of sh*t’ Chris Brown has responded after music publication Pitchfork published a strongly critical review of his latest album, Brown, prompting debate across social media and among fans of the singer. The review, published following the album’s […]
Gibb’s son confirmed that the actor died on Tuesday at his home in Texas following health complications American actor Donald Gibb, best known for his roles in the cult films Revenge of the Nerds and Bloodsport, has died aged 71, according to TMZ. Gibb’s son, Travis, confirmed to the outlet that the actor died on […]
Borani banjan is a classic Afghan dish of tender eggplant simmered in a lightly spiced tomato base and layered with garlicky yogurt. It’s a staple across Afghan homes and has long been part of the broader food culture in Pakistan, especially in cities with Afghan communities. This version stays close to the traditional preparation—layered and […]
A large Bitcoin investor is reportedly still maintaining a massive short position on Bitcoin (BTC) despite facing unrealized losses of around $13 million as the market continues to climb. According to on-chain data, a trader identified as “pension-usdt.eth” is shorting 1,000 BTC worth approximately $81 million using 3x leverage, with the position now under significant […]
