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Abdul Raffay Paracha poses for a photo after winning a gold medal at the 35th International Biology Olympiad in the Philippines on July 27, 2025. —APPIt was a landmark year for Pakistan at the International Science Olympiads, with students winning the country’s first-ever gold and also bringing home a bronze from two of the world’s most competitive science contests.Abdul Raffay Paracha of Siddique Public School won the gold at the 35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), held in the Philippines from July 20 to 27, a historic first for Pakistan. Around the same time, Daniyal Shahzad Hamid from The Science School,…
A Thailand’s mobile artillery unit fires towards Cambodia’s side after Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery on Friday as their worst fighting in more than a decade stretched for a second day, in Surin, Thailand, July 25, 2025. — ReutersThailand says Cambodia using rocket systems.US, Asean chair call for ceasefire.Death toll in Thailand rises to 15. SURIN: Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire on Friday as their worst fighting in more than a decade stretched for a second day, despite calls from the region and beyond for an immediate ceasefire in an escalating border conflict that has killed at…
Vince Gilligan’s new show ‘Pluribus’ gets release date Vince Gilligan, known for creating Breaking Bad, has developed a new show that is starkly different from his previous hit work.It’s Pluribus, a sci-fi series that starred Rhea Seehorn, with whom he worked in Better Call Saul. On the show, the actress plays Carol, “the most miserable person on Earth” who “must save the world from happiness.” The nine-episode Apple TV+ series will premiere on November 7, while details about the plot have been kept under wraps.Apart from Rhea, the series also stars Karolina Wydra, Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Miriam Shor, and Samba Schutte.Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock, Diane Mercer, Jenn…
The Swedish striker joins the London club after scoring 97 goals for Sporting Lisbon over the past two seasons.Arsenal have signed Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, bringing an end to the Premier League club’s years-long search for a prolific goalscorer. Gyokeres completed a move from Sporting Lisbon on Saturday worth a reported 63 million pounds ($85m) and signed a five-year contract. “Viktor is an exceptional talent and has consistently demonstrated he has the qualities and winning mentality required of a top-level centre-forward. His physicality, intelligence and work ethic make him a perfect fit for our vision,” said Arsenal sporting director Andrea…
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President Asif Ali Zardari confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz on United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Commander General Michael E Kurilla in Islamabad on July 26, 2025. — ISPRGovt lauds Gen Kurilla’s contributions to regional security.Conferment affirms growing depth of military partnership: ISPRFormal investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr.President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday conferred the prestigious award of Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon Commander of United States Central Command (Centcom), General Michael E Kurilla, in recognition of his exemplary service and pivotal role in advancing enduring military cooperation between Pakistan and the US.In a formal investiture ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president conferred the decoration…
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on his arrival at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, in Prestwick, Scotland, Britain, July 25, 2025. — Reuters New flashpoints emerge as death toll crosses 30.ASEAN chair Anwar Ibrahim pushes for ceasefire.Dispute centres on ancient temples, border points.United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand had agreed to meet immediately to quickly work out a ceasefire, as he sought to broker peace after three days of fighting along their border.In a series of social media posts during a visit to Scotland, Trump said he had spoken…
Pakistan and India players shake hands after the match of Asia Cup at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 4, 2022. — ReutersACC president confirms dates for Asia Cup 2025. Group A consists Pakistan, India, UAE, and Oman. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan placed in Group B. The schedule for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 has been announced, with arch-rivals Pakistan and India being placed in the same group.According to the grouping revealed by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Group A will consist of Pakistan, India, UAE, and Oman. Group B features Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong.…
Logan Lerman teases ‘Only Murders in the Building’ roleLogan Lerman is gushing about the set of Only Murders in the Building.Logan joined Hulu’s crime comedy show, led by Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin, for it’s fifth season. “It’s an oddly fun set to be on,” Logan remarked to People at Sony Pictures Classics and The Cinema Society’s Oh, Hi! screening at the Roxy Cinema and Jimmy.Admitting that “sometimes, sets are not that enjoyable.””It’s so great. That’s a really fun show to work on,” The Perks of Being a Wallflower star said. “I had a really good time.”When asked…
People commute on a smoggy morning in Peshawar. — Reuters/FileThe most comprehensive study of its kind has recently linked exposure to specific forms of air pollution unequivocally with an increased risk of developing dementia.The research, conducted by scientists at the Medical Research Council’s Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge, provides compelling new evidence in the fight against a debilitating illness projected to affect 150 million people globally by 2050. According to The Guardian, the study — published in The Lancet Planetary Health — involved a systematic review of 51 previous studies, drawing on data from over 29 million participants…