Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s ‘It Ends With Us’ legal battle heads to trial in March 2026

The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is heating up, with a trial date now set for March 9, 2026, according to an order filed by Judge Lewis J. Liman in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit stems from allegations by Lively, 37, who accused Baldoni, … Read more

Spain’s new tourist restrictions and bans amid rising anti-tourism protests

Listen to article Spain is set to implement a series of new tourism restrictions this year in response to growing anti-tourist sentiment that spread across Europe last summer. Many locals in popular tourist destinations, particularly those frequented by UK holidaymakers, have expressed concerns about the impact of unregulated mass tourism on natural resources and the housing market. … Read more

We cannot risk Saim’s career: Naqvi

Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that the board is taking a cautious approach to the recovery of young batting sensation Saim Ayub, prioritising his long-term health and cricketing future over short-term commitments. During a media interaction, Naqvi stated that the PCB is determined not to rush Ayub’s recovery, even with … Read more

Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to implement PTA

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The eighth session of Pakistan-Azerbaijan Joint Commission concluded in Islamabad on Friday, where the two sides reaffirmed their commitments across key sectors and called for enhancing cooperation in areas such as energy, trade, defence, agriculture and education. The session was co-chaired by Federal Minister for Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Azerbaijan Minister … Read more

Zuckerberg announces Meta plans to replace Mid-Level engineers with AIs this year

Listen to article Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta, has boldly forecasted that by 2025, artificial intelligence will have advanced to the point where it can code at the level of mid-level engineers. In a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, this statement offers a glimpse into the future, where AI could become an integral part … Read more

Ohio police officer arrested for secretly filming teenage girl with hidden bathroom camera

An Ohio police officer has been arrested and charged with voyeurism and tampering with evidence after allegedly using a hidden camera to film a teenage girl in a bathroom. Eric Gregory, 45, a former officer with the Harrison Police Department, is accused of hiding the camera inside a home on Elm Street, according to court … Read more

Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire to February 18, talks on prisoners begin

Listen to article Lebanon and Israel have agreed to extend the deadline for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon until February 18, 2025, with the confirmation coming from the United States. In a statement, the White House announced that the US would facilitate negotiations between Lebanon, Israel, and the United States regarding the return of … Read more

SPI records lowest rise in seven years

Listen to article Pakistan’s weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) dropped 0.77% week-on-week for the period ended January 23, 2025, marking its fourth consecutive decline. The decrease was largely driven by significant price drops for essential items, including tomatoes (-33%), eggs (-10%), onions (-10%) and potatoes (-7%). On a year-on-year basis, the SPI recorded a modest increase of … Read more

Pre-order and release dates announced

Listen to article Samsung has confirmed that its highly anticipated Galaxy unpacked 2025 event will take place on January 22. While the spotlight will be on the Galaxy S25 series, including the Galaxy S25, S25+, and the flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra, fans can also expect announcements on Samsung’s second-generation Galaxy AI and a range of connected devices. … Read more