Google Maps to rename ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’ for US users – World
Google Maps will change the name of “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America” once it is officially updated in the United States Geographic Names System (GNIS), Google said in an X post on Monday. “We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources,” a spokesman […]
Sharif family given clean chit in sugar mills case
LAHORE: The long-standing Ramzan Sugar Mills case took a dramatic turn after six years as the complainant disassociated himself from the case, stating in court that he had no objection to the acquittal of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz Sharif. Appearing before the anti-corruption court, complainant Zulfiqar Ali told Judge Sardar […]
Govt says talks practically over as Imran blasts failure to form commissions as ‘sign of deceit’ – Pakistan
PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui said on Tuesday that the negotiation process with the PTI was “practically” at an end after it skipped today’s fourth round of meetings while former premier Imran Khan blasted the lack of action on the commissions demanded by the party as a “sign of deceit”. Talks between the government and the […]
J-Lo wields diva power at Sundance
PARK CITY, UNITED STATES: Jennifer Lopez brought a heady blend of 1950s Hollywood musical and gritty prison drama to Sundance with her new film Kiss of the Spider Woman, which earned a standing ovation from the indie movie festival on Sunday. The musical film, about two mismatched cellmates who form an unlikely intimate bond during […]
Palestinian films to open your eyes
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: With all the horror still unfolding in Gaza despite news of a ceasefire, there is only so much of a picture that mere newsprint can paint. Turn that picture over to the consummate hands of a filmmaker, however, and you will watch that very picture spin into a haunting true-to-life story you are […]
PML-N’s Irfan Siddiqui says negotiation process ‘practically’ at an end amid PTI’s absence from 4th round – Pakistan
PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui said on Tuesday that the negotiation process with the PTI was “practically” at an end after the opposition party skipped today’s fourth round of meetings. Talks between the government and the PTI commenced in the last week of December to bring down political temperatures, but despite weeks of negotiations, the dialogue […]
Direct flights between Pakistan, Bangladesh to launch soon: Bangladeshi envoy – World
Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Mohammad Iqbal Hussain announced on Tuesday that direct flights between the two countries were expected to begin within the next few months. The two countries were once one nation but split following a bloody civil war, which saw the territory previously referred to as ‘East Pakistan’ seceding to form the […]
Trump takes aim at DEI, Covid expulsions and transgender troops – World
US President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Monday to remove diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from the military, reinstate thousands of troops who were kicked out for refusing Covid-19 vaccines during the pandemic and take aim at transgender troops. Earlier on Monday, Pete Hegseth, who narrowly secured enough votes to become […]
Financing population agenda amid global funding shifts
Listen to article In his opening address in 2025, UN Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the urgent need for global cooperation on AI governance, peace and security, climate action, and addressing inequalities. These challenges are not only of global significance but are deeply relevant to Pakistan. Two key mega trends – gender equality and calibrating population to economic […]
Lay’s potato chips recalled in two US states citing life-threatening allergy risk
Listen to article The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has escalated a recall of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips to its highest level after the product was found to contain an undeclared ingredient that could pose a serious health risk. The recall affects 13 oz bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips distributed in Oregon and Washington, with […]