• Friday, February 21, 2025

Pakistan’s two largest parties wrangle over PM post

Pakistan’s two largest political parties are wrangling over who will take the prime minister’s job after inconclusive elections last week forced them to join forces to gain a majority in a parliament dominated by independents backed by Imran Khan. The squabbling is likely to deepen concerns about the stability of…

Foreign workers play pivotal role in NHS: 1 in 5…

In England, the NHS’s dependence on international staff has hit a record high, with one out of every five workers hailing from outside the UK. This diverse workforce spans 214 nations, including countries as varied as India, Portugal, Ghana, and smaller states like Tonga, Liechtenstein, and the Solomon Islands. Analysis…

Ali Campbell to perform in Delhi on Feb 16

The nostalgia of the ’80s and ’90s is in the air as Ali Campbell, the lead voice behind the iconic band UB40, is set to perform in Delhi on February 16. The Delhi concert, a joint initiative of Eva Live, Hungama Digital Entertainment, and Ten Events & Entertainment, is a…

Antoine Fuqua to direct feature documentary on Nelson Mandela

Filmmaker Antoine Fuqua is set to direct a feature documentary on former South African President Nelson Mandela. The project is temporarily titled “Troublemaker: The Story Behind the Mandela Tapes”, reported entertainment news outlet Variety. The documentary will feature the newly discovered audio interviews of Mandela — fondly called Madiba —…

Rochdale candidate Azhar Ali apologises for anti-Israel remarks

Azhar Ali, Labour’s Rochdale by-election candidate, has issued an apology following controversial comments about Israel, which were disclosed in a secret recording published by the Mail on Sunday. In the recording, Ali suggested Israel had intentionally “allowed” a deadly Hamas attack on October 7, remarks he now acknowledges as “deeply…

World Animal Protection announces Richa Moorjani as Global Celebrity Ambassador

Global animal advocacy nonprofit organization World Animal Protection has announced Richa Moorjani as its Global Celebrity Ambassador. The actress, who is best known for playing the character of Kamala on Netflix’s hit series Never Have I Ever, will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of World Animal Protection,…

India confirms release of 8 navy veterans held by Qatar

The foreign ministry of India announced on Monday (12) that Qatar had released eight former navy veterans, whom it had previously detained and sentenced to death, reportedly on charges of spying for Israel. The foreign ministry has not given details on the eight Indian nationals or their alleged crimes, and…

Popular Bollywood love story tropes

ALTHOUGH action is currently dominating the Bollywood box office, romance remains the most popular genre in Hindi cinema history. Not surprisingly, it has been explored in many different ways, including popping up unexpectedly in genres such as high-action thrillers, family dramas and even supernatural stories. With Valentine’s Day around the…

New AI model can predict onset of psychosis through brain…

Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict the onset of psychosis in individuals through brain scans. According to researchers, the model, trained on brain scans from people globally, could be helpful in clinical settings, as earlier intervention typically leads to better outcomes with less negative…

Post court ruling on software faults, Fujitsu won £1.4b new…

Fujitsu, the Japanese technology company entangled in the Post Office scandal due to its defective Horizon system, is confirmed to have secured contracts exceeding £3.4 billion with entities connected to the UK Treasury since 2019. This revelation comes despite a 2019 High Court finding that identified “bugs, errors, and defects”…