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A rare cosmic event is rewriting what scientists know about the life and death of stars. This time, a supernova collided with a black hole and it didn’t happen by chance. For the first time, astrophysicists saw a giant star explode because of its interaction with a dense black hole. The star’s attempt to “swallow”…
BERLIN: Germany on Friday urged Israel to halt settlement construction in the West Bank, following remarks by Israel’s far-right finance minister about plans to build thousands of new homes that would fragment Palestinian territory. A spokesperson for the German foreign ministry said Berlin “firmly rejects the Israeli government’s announcements regarding the approval of thousands of…
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori appeared flustered on Wednesday as he tried to clarify his recent remarks about the so-called “return of Bhai” — a phrase widely linked to Muttahida Qaumi Movement founder Altaf Hussain. Videos circulating on social media showed Mr. Kamran Tessori addressing a large crowd at Governor House during an Independence Day…
LONDON / LAHORE – Pakistani academic prodigy Mahnoor Cheema has once again made history, this time by breaking four world records in a single streak — a feat no other secondary school student has achieved. At just 18, Mahnoor earned top distinction marks in 24 different A-Level subjects, adding to her earlier triumph of excelling…
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers marked four years since sweeping back into power on Friday, buoyed by their first official nod of recognition — from Russia — and hoping the move will spur others to follow. Celebrations were planned in several cities. In central Kabul, the group prepared for helicopters to scatter flowers over the streets,…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold their Alaska meeting today, a high-stakes discussion that could shape the future of the war in Ukraine. “I believe Putin is convinced he’s going to make a deal,” Trump told Fox News Radio’s The Brian Kilmeade Show. “We’ll see what happens.” Trump has three…
Twenty-five years. That’s how long it’s been since Nazia Hassan’s voice went quiet. And yet, on any given night, somewhere, someone is still dancing to her songs. Maybe at a wedding in Karachi. Maybe in a car on the Grand Trunk Road. Maybe on a scratchy late-night FM broadcast that’s playing just a little too…
KARACHI – The local gold market closed lower on Friday, tracking a decline in international bullion rates. According to data from the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold slipped by Rs1,000 per tola, settling at Rs357,100. The rate for 10 grams also eased by Rs858, now standing at Rs306,155….
From tentative talks on reviving direct flights to a string of planned high-level visits, China and India — often at odds over territory and influence — are quietly testing the waters for closer ties. The shift comes as both navigate an unpredictable White House under U.S. President Donald Trump. Beijing’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is…
Apple has rolled out the sixth developer beta of iOS 26, adding a fresh set of ringtones, tweaks to the Camera app, subtle interface polish, and a noticeable boost in app performance. The release, which landed Tuesday alongside updated betas for iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS, edges the software closer to its expected public debut…
