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STOCKHOLM – American professors Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have won the 2026 Nobel prize in economics for developing new economic models that help governments and central banks stabilize their economies to minimize the impact of external shocks. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the prize in Stockholm on Monday. “The laureates have […]
MANILA – Without Filipino sailors, much of the world’s merchant shipping would come to a standstill and the world economy along with it. Seafarers from the Philippine archipelago make up 25% to 30% of the ship crews worldwide, from tankers to bulk carriers to cruise ships. It’s a statistic that has deep historical roots, going […]
SYDNEY – Powderfinger, one of Australia’s best loved rock bands, has unveiled details of a comeback tour to take place 17 years after they broke up. The Brisbane-based group, who confirmed their reunion last week, will kick off with four nights in their home city next September. They will then play another 14 shows across […]
ISLAMABAD – Renowned Urdu poet Mustafa Zaidi was remembered on his 56th death anniversary on Monday. Born on October 10, 1930, in Allahabad, Zaidi developed an early interest in poetry and went on to establish himself as a prominent literary figure. He published his first collection of poetry at the age of 19, marking an […]
LAHORE – The Lahore Arts Council Alhamra, in collaboration with the ECO Cultural Institute, Tehran, organised a literary evening titled “Beyond the Borders” on Monday to honour renowned Pakistani writer, intellectual and travelogue author Mustansar Hussain Tarar for his outstanding contributions to Urdu literature. The event brought together prominent literary, academic and cultural personalities, while […]
PARIS – Hundreds of French supermarkets have been hit by a cyber attack that caused their fridges and freezers to heat up, spoiling fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros. Hackers gained control of the software that regulates the temperatures of the refrigeration units, forcing some to warm to 50C (120F) […]
The Environment Protection and Climate Change Department (EP&CCD) of the Punjab government has entered into a joint collaborative framework with a private-sector company to promote environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development across the province. The initiative aims to strengthen coordination between public and private institutions, encourage responsible environmental practices and increase awareness of Punjab’s […]
The ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star condemned Gillis’ remarks, arguing that men must challenge misogyny rather than blame women Shane Gillis has sparked criticism following his latest Saturday Night Live monologue, in which jokes about women’s gym clothing drew an uneven response from the audience. Comedian Dan Levy subsequently condemned the remarks on Instagram, arguing that men […]
NEW YORK – The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) returned to New York Saturday, with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, describing the Punjab capital as a “fountainhead of creativity and intellectual discourse” in the country. The Asia Society, New York, held a day-long festival in conjunction with the Lahore Literary Festival, one […]
LOS ANGELES – For Andrew Garfield, Woody Harrelson in White Men Can’t Jump was one of his all-time favourites, and the Spider-Man star said that he felt overwhelmed whenever he was around him. In an interview with People, he said, “Every time I see him, I still feel overwhelmed.” He recalled meeting the True Detective […]
