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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Twitter legalizes cannabis ads

While marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, dozens of US states have decriminalized it to some extent

Muneeba Ali century lifts Pakistan hopes in Women’s T20 World Cup

The bespectacled left-handed opening batter and wicketkeeper said encouragement from veteran Nida Dar during a century partnership helped her reach the milestone.

TikTokers jailed as Iraq targets ‘decadent content’

The young Iraqi woman using that pseudonym was sentenced early this month to half a year behind bars for the light-hearted video clips that show her in tight-fitting clothes.

Berlin film festival opens with spotlight on Iran and Ukraine

The 73rd annual festival, which traditionally has the strongest political focus of the three big European cinema showcases, will mark the Russian invasion's first anniversary as well as anti-regime protests in Iran with new feature films and documentaries.

Russia wants UN probe into Nord Stream blasts

A legislative proposal cites Seymour Hersh’s expose to blame US for the pipeline attack

Türkiye has a message for other nations

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has thanked the countries that provided assistance after two terrible earthquakes

US shows off F-35 in India

Russia is also demonstrating its latest fighters in Bengaluru, but India has made no moves toward purchasing either

UN appeals for nearly $400 million for Syria quake victims

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, announcing the appeal at the UN headquarters in New York, said the funds would bring "life-saving relief" for nearly five million Syrians and would cover a period of three months.

Israeli firm deploys robots to speed up online shopping

Whirring along a rail between two long shelves packed with coffee capsules, a robot stopped, pivoted to the right, shone a light before grabbing an item and dropping it into a paper bag.

Ranjha song rewritten for Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani wedding

The original song from the film Shershaah featuring the couple was a sad song depicting the separation. With the wedding video making rounds on social media, Kiara Advani was seen walking down the aisle performing the song.

Internet split over Aima Baig singing national anthem at HBLPSL 8 ceremony

One user said that the performer should have been careful that it is the national anthem of Pakistan not a cover for a TikTok video. Sorry aima I can’t defend you here,” said another user.

Qatar donates 10,000 FIFA World Cup mobile homes to Turkey

The Emir of Qatar also ordered the launch of an air bridge for Turkey fully equipped with field hospitals, relief aid, tents, and other essential equipment.