Pop superstar Billie Eilish used her acceptance speech at the 2026 MLK Jr. Beloved Community Environmental Justice Awards in Atlanta to sharply criticise U.S. immigration enforcement and civil rights issues, saying Americans are witnessing neighbours being “kidnapped” and peaceful protesters “assaulted and murdered.” While accepting the award for environmental justice, Eilish linked climate action with...
American Madison Keys opened her Australian Open title defence with a tense but ultimately successful performance, rallying to beat Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova 7-6(6), 6-1 in the first round at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. The defending champion looked unusually shaky early, dropping the first four games and committing several double faults before finding her rhythm and...
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced a financial assistance package of Rs 1 crore for the family of martyred firefighter Furqan, honoring his bravery and sacrifice during a recent rescue operation. Mayor Wahab visited the bereaved household, offered condolences, and committed that Furqan’s widow will receive all pension benefits and regular financial support, while the...
Karachi’s top administrator has called a meeting of the investigative committee probing the deadly fire at Gul Plaza, one of the city’s worst recent tragedies, set to take place tomorrow to review evidence and assess initial findings. The decision came as rescue and relief operations continued at the site, where the official death toll has...
The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for an official visit, where he was warmly received by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport. The high-profile welcome marks another chapter in strengthening ties between the UAE and India, two strategic partners...
In a refreshing display of sportsmanship and unity, the captains of Pakistan and India’s women’s futsal teams publicly rejected politics ahead of their match at the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Thailand. Before kick-off, Pakistan skipper Kaynat Bukhari presented a traditional Ajrak to Indian captain Jugneet Chhehan, symbolising respect and camaraderie on the pitch, while both sides...
Pakistan got off the mark in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026, securing a convincing 6-wicket victory over Scotland in their 12th match of the tournament held in Harare, Zimbabwe. Scotland posted a total of 187 runs after batting first, with skipper Thomas Knight scoring 37, supported by Finlay Jones (33) and Ollie Jones...
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has expressed hope for peace and stability in Iran during a recent phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Office said on Saturday. According to an official statement shared on X, the two diplomats discussed the current situation in Iran...
A landmark United Nations biodiversity treaty aimed at safeguarding the world’s oceans has officially entered into force on January 17, 2026, marking a breakthrough in global marine conservation efforts. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, the first legally binding treaty to protect aquatic life in international waters—which comprises over two-thirds of the ocean—was finalised...
Bollywood star Anushka Sharma and her husband, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, have purchased a sprawling 5.19-acre plot of land in Alibaug, near Mumbai, for a reported ₹37.86 crore (approx.). The acquisition comes just months after the couple relocated to London with their young daughter, signaling continued investment in premium real estate in India’s popular...