Country faces ghee, cooking oil shortage

Listen to article Pakistan is facing potential shortages of ghee and cooking oil, with shipments of edible oil stuck at Port Qasim for over a week, sparking concerns about supply disruptions, Express News reported. The clearance process for edible oil shipments has come to a standstill, leading to fears of a shortage in the country. Over the … Read more

UEFA Champions League Matchday 8 preview: 25 teams await fate

The Champions League’s new league-phase format reaches a dramatic conclusion on Wednesday, with 25 of the 36 teams still uncertain of their fate. With 16 of the 18 matches holding major implications, the competition’s first season under the revamped system has delivered on UEFA’s promise of heightened excitement. All fixtures will kick off simultaneously at … Read more

Luke Shaw returns to training for Manchester United ahead of Europa League match

Manchester United’s squad trained hard at Carrington on Wednesday morning ahead of their Europa League fixture against FCSB in Bucharest later this week. The Reds were joined by Luke Shaw, who made his return to group training for the first time since early December. Shaw had been sidelined after a setback prior to United’s match … Read more

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich may owe the UK up to £1bn in unpaid taxes

Roman Abramovich, the former owner of Chelsea FC, could owe the UK government as much as £1bn in unpaid taxes, according to leaked documents obtained. The funds, which totalled £4.7bn, reportedly helped to finance Chelsea FC from 2004, when Abramovich, via close associate Eugene Shvidler, used BVI-based companies to manage the investments.  These also helped … Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow sells Los Angeles home for $22 million amid lifestyle shift

Gwyneth Paltrow has sold her Los Angeles home for $22 million, $8 million less than the original asking price. Photo: A. Barcelo/Beverly Hills Estates / MEGA The Brentwood property, which was not affected by recent California wildfires, was initially listed at $30 million in June 2024 before being reduced to $24.9 million, and ultimately sold … Read more

Emilia Pérez controversy grows as Mexicans slam film’s portrayal of cartel violence

The musical crime thriller Emilia Perez, directed by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, has received critical acclaim with multiple Golden Globe wins and 13 Oscar nominations. While celebrated internationally, the film has sparked significant controversy in Mexico due to its portrayal of cartel violence and its handling of the country’s humanitarian crisis. The film follows the … Read more

Charli XCX pulls out of BRIT Awards performance, prioritizes Grammys

Charli XCX has reportedly pulled out of performing at the 2024 BRIT Awards, despite leading the nominations. The singer, 32, had been in discussions with organizers for months but ultimately decided to withdraw from the event. According to The Sun, Charli opted out due to the demands of preparing for her upcoming Grammy Awards performance … Read more

Spider-Man voice actor fears show could be annoying and woke, praises Disney+ series

Hudson Thames, the voice actor behind Spider-Man in the new Disney+ animated series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, opened up about his initial concerns regarding the show.  Speaking with Collider, Thames admitted that his “biggest fear” was that the series would come across as “annoying and woke.” However, after reading the script, he was pleasantly surprised … Read more