Israeli PM orders army to seize 70 percent of Gaza, defying ceasefire terms
Israeli PM Netanyahu says his military already controls 60 percent of Gaza and has ordered troops to push to 70 percent, defying an October ceasefire agreement
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Spotlight
Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller
From Zumba routines to viral outbreaks, the Zombeid star on the role that pushed her to her limits.
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How a rooftop setup became a thriving 400-cow farm
AR Mani explains how a few rooftop goats grew into a thriving farm with more than 400 cows in Pakistan
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Pakistan's state-owned enterprises are bleeding the economy dry. Can privatization save them?
Kamran Khan on PKR 6.5 trillion in SOE losses and whether Pakistan's privatization push can fix a broken system.
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
Shorts
UAE researcher develops AI platform Deepy to detect deepfakes in images, videos and audio
Emirati researcher Bashayer Al Salami has built Deepy, an AI deepfake detection platform for journalists, government bodies and everyday users verifying online content
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UAE waives AED 834 million in loan interest for low-income retirees
The UAE's Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund has waived AED 834 million in accrued loan interest for 2,339 low-income retirees, ahead of Eid Al Adha.
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
Pakistan FY27 budget to bring limited relief for salaried class: report
Brokerage Topline Securities expects relaxed tax slabs for salaried workers, continued BISP welfare schemes
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Pakistan eyes fourth straight primary surplus in FY27 budget: report
Brokerage firm Topline Securities expects an FBR tax target of PKR 15.3 trillion and limited salaried relief
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Show
Pakistan’s latest sports drama serves up raw talent and fierce street football but struggles to cross the finish line.
Dananeer anchors the film entirely on her own with a flawless local dialect and fierce physical commitment.
A sudden title change from Behnaz to Mera Lyari reflects the confusing execution of the film, which relies too heavily on flashbacks.
Rushed pacing and an abrupt ending leave the audience entirely without a resolution.
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Arteta urges Arsenal to make Champions League history after Premier League title triumph
Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to win the Champions League after lifting the Premier League trophy. The Gunners face PSG in Budapest on Saturday
May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
Messi exits Inter Miami game in injury scare weeks before World Cup
Lionel Messi left Inter Miami's MLS win over Philadelphia clutching his left leg. Coach Hoyos says fatigue is to blame, but no medical report has been issued
May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
Travis Head and wife Jessica targeted with online abuse after Virat Kohli spat
Travis Head and wife Jessica face vile online abuse after his on-field spat with Virat Kohli during an IPL match. Jessica says friends and family were also targeted
May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
More Americans are going hungry now than at the height of Covid, New York Fed finds
More US households are experiencing food insecurity in 2026 than at the Covid-19 peak, the New York Fed reports — with 10% of families now skipping meals
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