Revived TV drama breaks Iraq’s taboos

After a 27-year hiatus, an Iraqi TV programme banned by Saddam Hussein for its gritty depiction of life under sanctions has returned to portray drug lords thriving in the war-scarred country. Television viewership in the Middle East traditionally peaks during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when the faithful tune in to their favourite shows […]

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Zubab Rana enjoys Iftar dinner in Lahore’s walled city

Pakistani actor Zubab Rana visited the walled city of Lahore for an Iftar dinner. Taking to Instagram, the Bandish actor shared her pictures from the magical and historical walled city of Lahore. Zubab is a talented Pakistani actor known for her roles in drama serials like Mere Khudaya and Bandish. She impressed fans in her role as Aleena in Mere Khudaya and […]

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Lewandowski-powered Barca thrash Atletico to stay in title race

Robert Lewandowski inspired a resurgent Barcelona to a 3-0 triumph at Atletico Madrid on Sunday to keep their faint La Liga title hopes alive. Lewandowski set up goals for Joao Felix and Fermin Lopez either side of striking himself to pull Barcelona second, eight points behind leaders Real Madrid. The Catalans, who returned to the […]

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The pain and money behind the Afghan game of buzkashi

Afghan rider Sarwar Pahlawan blinked away pain from the fresh stitches between his eyes as his buzkashi team chased victory in a tournament for an ancient sport still steeped in risk but now offering modern-day rewards. Played for centuries in Afghanistan’s northern steppes, the national sport at the heart of Afghan identity has evolved from […]

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Nabi, Rashid help Afghanistan level series against Ireland

Afghanistan 152 for 9 (Nabi 59, Adair 3-27, Little 2-20) beat Ireland 142 for 8 (Balbirnie 45, Rashid 4-14, Kharote 2-23) by 10 runs SHARJAH – It was like using a cheat code in EA Sports Cricket. They seemed to be applied on Ireland’s new-ball bowlers Mark Adair and Josh Little, who wrecked Afghanistan despite their decision to […]

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China considers taking part in Swiss Ukraine peace talks, ambassador says

China will consider taking part in a peace conference aimed at ending the war in Ukraine which neutral Switzerland plans to host in the coming months, the Asian country’s ambassador to Bern was quoted as saying on Monday. Wang Shihting, China’s ambassador to Switzerland, said in an interview with the Neue Zuercher Zeitung that all […]

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Explainer: Why is South Korea hosting a ‘Summit for Democracy’?

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol joined US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other foreign officials this week in calling for measures to counter digital threats to freedom as Seoul hosted the Summit for Democracy. The event is the third of its kind after US President Joe Biden established the summit in 2021. WHAT […]

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Daughter of North Korea’s Kim might be heir apparent: Seoul

Seoul’s Unification Ministry on Monday added its voice to growing speculation around Kim Jong Un’s succession plans, saying they have not “ruled out” that his daughter could be next in line to lead North Korea. Pyongyang state media on Saturday referred to Kim’s teenage daughter as a “great person of guidance” — “hyangdo” in Korean […]

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IHC to resume hearing of PTI founder, Bushra’s appeals against conviction in gifts, cipher cases

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will resume today hearing of appeals filed by PTI founder, his wife Bushra Bibi, and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi against their convictions in the cipher and Toshakhana cases. A special bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) comprising IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb […]

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Resolution condemning Mir Ali checkpost attack submitted in Punjab Assembly

A resolution condemning the attack on Mir Ali’s checkpost of North Waziristan was submitted to the Punjab Assembly. The resolution was submitted by Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz’s (PML-N’s) member of Punjab Assembly Kanwal Liaquat advocate. In the resolution, it was stated that this house (Punjab Assembly) strongly condemns the cowardly attack of the enemy […]

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