Pakistan flight departs for Paris after EU ban lifted

The Pakistan International Airlines flight took off from Islamabad around 1240 pm (0740 GMT) heading for Paris, AFP journalists saw, becoming the only carrier to offer a direct route to and from the European Union.

Mercedes-Benz 2024 car sales fall in tough year for automakers

The luxury German auto maker sold 625,800 cars and vans in the fourth quarter as top-end car sales rose 1% on the year while sales of its core models rose 10%.

UK special forces had ‘golden pass’ to kill Afghan civilians – officer

British troops viewed all fighting-age men as targets, a former service member has said

Pakistan’s Never-ending Internet Woes

Internet disruptions in Pakistan caused by submarine cable faults and slow global rankings have impacted businesses, freelancers, and users, prompting talks with Starlink and the development of new undersea cables to improve connectivity.

Joseph Aoun Elected Lebanon’s President

General Joseph Aoun’s election as Lebanon’s president ends a 26-month political deadlock, offering hope for reform amidst deep economic and political crises.

Health Experts Decry RFK Jr.’s HHS Nomination

Controversial health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces backlash from over 15,000 doctors and public health experts over his anti-vaccine stance and conspiracy theories, sparking national concerns about public health policy.

US Sanctions ICC After Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu

The US House passed a bill to sanction ICC officials after arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, exposing selective justice and hypocrisy in U.S. foreign policy.

NYU’s Mass Suspension of Pro-Palestine Students Sparks Outcry

NYU has suspended 11 students for protesting Gaza, sparking global outrage over free speech and repression of activism.

Voicemail Sparks New Chapter in Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Legal Feud

Justin Baldoni claims he was excluded from the It Ends With Us premiere at Blake Lively’s request, as tensions between the two escalate.

Aditya Roy Kapur, Shraddha Kapoor to reunite for next project

Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor, the beloved Aashiqui 2 pair, are reuniting for Mohit Suri's upcoming romantic film. With fans eagerly anticipating their return, an official announcement is expected soon, promising a captivating love story.

Celebrities lose homes and flee as Los Angeles fires spread

A home reportedly belonging to Hollywood actors Leighton Meester and Adam Brody was also reportedly destroyed, while other stars evacuated and spoke out about the fires' devastation.

UK’s Catherine turns 43 hoping for better year

Kate, as she is commonly known, is expected to step up her royal engagements in 2025 after announcing in September that she had completed chemotherapy for an unspecified cancer.