Shab-e-Meraj observed across Pakistan with religious fervor

Listen to article Shab-e-Meraj, one of the holiest nights in Islam, was observed with great reverence and devotion across Pakistan on Monday night. The sacred night commemorates the night when the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ascended to the heavens, marking a pivotal event in Islamic history. Special prayers, Quranic recitations, and religious gatherings took place in mosques and … Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow sells Brentwood mansion for $22 million after price cut

Gwyneth Paltrow recently sold her 8,000-square-foot mansion in Brentwood’s Mandeville Canyon for $22 million, though this price fell short of her initial asking price.  According to the Wall Street Journal, the actress originally listed the home for $29.99 million, later reducing the price to $24.9 million before finalizing the sale. The estate, which avoided damage … Read more

Unilever Future Leaders Programme empowers youth to tackle performance pressure

The Unilever Future Leaders Programme (UFLP), in collaboration with the Express Media Group, organised a panel discussion at the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) in Karachi on Tuesday. The event aimed to equip young individuals with practical strategies to manage performance pressure, build self-confidence, and create a promising future. This … Read more

How China’s AI rival handles sensitive questions differently

China’s controversial ChatGPT rival, DeepSeek, has taken the world by storm with its powerful AI capabilities, yet its evasive responses on sensitive political topics raise serious concerns. In a demonstration of the AI’s censorship in real-time, DeepSeek was shown altering its answers when questioned about Tiananmen Square and President Xi Jinping. During testing, the chatbot … Read more

Pogback 3.0? Paul Pogba teases return to struggling Man Utd after suspension

Paul Pogba has sparked speculation of a return to Manchester United with a cryptic message on Instagram, as the midfielder prepares to return to football following his suspension. The 31-year-old is serving an 18-month ban after testing positive for DHEA, a banned substance linked to increased testosterone.  Initially handed a four-year suspension, Pogba’s ban was … Read more

Stan Twitter user ‘morxxddie’ arrested for allegedly posting explicit videos of 12-year-old

Eddie Fernando Mora, better known as “morxxddie” on X, formerly Twitter, was arrested last week after allegedly uploading explicit content involving a child to a social media platform.  The 26-year-old from Opa-locka, Florida, faces charges of promoting the sexual performance of a child. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the National Center for Missing and … Read more

Indiana man pardoned for Jan. 6 role shot during traffic stop after allegedly resisting arrest

Matthew Huttle, an Indiana man recently pardoned by former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots, was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop on January 27, 2025. According to the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division, Huttle allegedly resisted arrest during the encounter, leading to the … Read more

AB de Villiers confirms return to cricket

Listen to article Former South African captain and cricket star AB de Villiers has confirmed his return to the game this July, marking his first appearance since retiring from all formats four years ago. De Villiers, widely regarded as one of the most dynamic batters in cricket history, initially retired from international cricket in 2018. He continued … Read more

Jan Shepard dies at 96 after pneumonia battle, remembered for roles with Elvis Presley

Hollywood actress Jan Shepard, celebrated for her roles alongside Elvis Presley, passed away at the age of 96. Shepard died on January 17, 2025, in a California hospital due to pneumonia caused by respiratory failure. Best known for her work during Hollywood’s golden age, Shepard starred in King Creole (1958) and Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966) … Read more