Scientists celebrate bowel cancer breakthrough
Scientists have discovered that bowel cancer cells can transform into skin or muscle cells, allowing them to spread more aggressively. This breakthrough offers hope for treating the increasing rates of the disease, especially among young people. A study conducted by the Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre and the University of Edinburgh revealed that a critical […]
First death from Congo fever reported in Sindh
Sindh has reported its first death from Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) this year, following the passing of a 42-year-old man in Karachi. The patient, a resident of District Malir, was admitted to Indus Hospital in Korangi on June 16 after testing positive for the virus. He succumbed to the illness the following day. According to […]
Putin says Russia could help broker a deal between Iran and Israel
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Wednesday to help mediate an end to the conflict between Israel and Iran, suggesting Moscow could help negotiate a settlement that could allow Tehran to pursue a peaceful atomic program while assuaging Israeli security concerns. Speaking to senior news leaders of international news agencies, Putin noted that “it’s a delicate […]
Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after deadly Kyiv missile strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday said a Russian missile strike on a nine-story Kyiv apartment building was a sign that more pressure must be applied on Moscow to agree to a ceasefire, as Moscow intensifies attacks in the three-year war. The drone and missile attack on Kyiv early on Tuesday, the deadliest assault on […]
Hypersonic missiles are stirring fears in the Iran-Israel conflict. Here’s why
Iran is boasting that it has hypersonic missiles and says it already has begun firing the cutting-edge weapons at Israel. There is no evidence that Iran has unleashed the missiles, and experts are skeptical of the claim. But the use of these fast-moving projectiles could test Israel’s vaunted missile-defense system and alter the course of […]
Ukraine and Russia exchange POWs in latest swap
Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners of war on Thursday, officials from both countries said, the latest round of swaps under an agreement struck in Istanbul. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy posted images of the freed Ukrainian troops, smiling and draped in the national flag, most of whom had been held captive since the early months of Russia’s […]
Germany’s Merz urges moderation in call with Netanyahu, source says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which Merz called for moderation in Israel’s campaign against Iran, a German government source told Reuters on Thursday. Merz voiced Germany’s support in principle for Israeli military attacks on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure during the call on Wednesday evening but stressed […]
Dakota Johnson says Hollywood is ‘a bit of a mess’
Dakota Johnson has described contemporary Hollywood as “a mess”. The 35-year-old actor, who’s currently promoting her A24 romcom The Materialists, made the comments on Sean Evans’s show Hot Ones. When he asked her why Hollywood is risk-averse, she said: “I think it’s hard when creative decisions are made by committee, and by people who don’t […]
Drama ‘Mann Mast Malang’ faces backlash over smoking scene
Drama ‘Mann Mast Malang’ is once again under fire, this time for depicting a woman smoking on screen — a move that has drawn sharp criticism from viewers across South Asia. Currently the most-watched show on TV, the drama sparked controversy in Episode 49 when the character Wafa, the emotionally distressed wife of Mobeen, is […]
Fazila Qazi shares tips for lasting marriage
Fazila Qazi, a senior Pakistani actor, has shared several pieces of advice for married couples, drawing from her over 30-year marriage to actor Qaiser Khan Nizamani. She focused on developing a strong, balanced, and realistic relationship. Here’s a summary of her key advice: Qazi emphasizes the importance of personal space in a marriage. She believes […]