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Martha Karua, a lawyer and presidential candidate in Kenya, said Sunday she had been expelled from Tanzania, where she had been due to attend the trial of a prominent opposition figure facing treason charges. Karua, a former justice minister who has been vocal about “democratic backsliding” in East Africa, said her deportation was a sign that the Tanzanian authorities would not give a fair trial to Chadema party leader Tindu Lissu. Karua went to Dar es Salaam to observe the trial of Lissu, who is to appear in court on Monday on treason charges that carry a possible death penalty. Lissu’s Chadema party has been disqualified from presidential and legislative elections to due in October. Karua said she and her group were stopped on arrival at Dar es Salaam airport and put on a flight out the same day. The group were detained “for no offence, for merely seeking to go and stand for solidarity and to observe the trial of Tundu Lissu”, she said on her return to Nairobi airport. Thr...

The Mission: Impossible star Tom Cruise has confirmed he’s working on new film projects, including a follow-up to Top Gun: Maverick and a sequel to his 1990 racing drama Days of Thunder . The 61-year-old actor shared the news during an interview with Australia’s Today show. Tom Cruise, who returns as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning , said he’s thinking about what’s next. “Yeah, we’re thinking and talking about many different stories and what could we do and what’s possible,” he said. Read More: Vanessa Kirby’s Mission: Impossible character has surprising 1996 link The actor added, “It took me 35 years to figure out Top Gun: Maverick , so all of these things we’re working on, we’re discussing Days of Thunder and Top Gun: Maverick .” Tom Cruise first played Captain Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell in the 1986 Top Gun film. The 2022 sequel, Top Gun: Maverick , was a massive hit, earning more than $1.4 billion worldwide and an Oscar nomination for Best Picture. ...

Pakistan is launching a diplomatic offensive in response to rising tensions with India, with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari set to lead the effort, ARY News reported. According to reports, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman will spearhead a high-level delegation to Europe aimed at informing the international community about India’s recent hostile actions. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and formally requested him to represent Pakistan on the global stage. The premier has also established a special committee under Bilawal’s leadership to coordinate the initiative. The committee includes prominent political and diplomatic figures such as Khurram Dastgir, Hina Rabbani Khar, and Jalil Abbas Jilani. Together, they will work to present Pakistan’s position as a peace-seeking nation amid escalating regional tensions. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari confirmed the news via his X account (former Twitter). He said, “I was contacted earlier to...

Peshawar Zalmi pacer Ahmed Daniyal registered an unwanted record in his side’s game against Karachi Kings in the PSL 10 on Saturday. The right-arm pacer conceded 66 runs in his four-over spell and went wicketless as Karachi Kings posted 237/4 on the scoreboard. By conceding 66 runs in the game, he now holds the unwanted record of conceding the most runs in an innings for Peshawar Zalmi in the history of the Pakistan Super League. Ahmed Daniyal surpassed Azmatullah Omarzai, who conceded 62 runs in his four-over spell in Peshawar Zalmi’s game against Multan Sultans in 2023. It is worth noting here that PSL 10 resumed on Saturday with the game between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The game saw David Warner and James Vince hit quick fifties, followed by Khushdil Shah’s fiery unbeaten 43 to take Karachi Kings to 237/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Read more: Six overseas stars confirm availability for Karachi Kings in HBL PSL 10 Kings are second i...

Hollywood actor Kristen Stewart has spoken out against the barriers for inexperienced filmmakers in directing films. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here The ‘Twilight’ star is at the Cannes Film Festival with her directorial debut ‘The Chronology of Water.’ Ahead of her film’s premiere at the film festival, the Hollywood actor slammed the idea that directing requires experience. “There’s this bulls–t fallacy that you need to have experience or sort of like technical adeptness, and it’s safeguarding the business. It’s a real male perspective,” Kristen Stewart said during a chat with the media. The actor added, “Like, as if it’s this difficult thing to do. Anyone can make a movie if they have something to say.” Stewart also discussed the challenges she faced in getting finances for ‘The Chronology of Water.’ The ‘Twilight’ star termed finding finances the most difficult thing in filmmaking and “having the commitment, because it’s a long-term investment time-wise.” Rea...

A bear has become an unexpected internet star after being caught in a viral video trying to “steal” a trail camera in New Hampshire. The footage, which has now become a viral video online, was shared by the Jackson Police Department on social media. The viral video shows the bear using its teeth and claws in an attempt to take the camera, while another bear watches from a short distance. The moment, caught clearly on film, has left viewers both surprised and amused. According to the police, the camera’s owner had reported it stolen earlier that morning. However, when officers reviewed the viral footage, they saw the furry culprit in action. The bear, described humorously as wearing “all black,” appeared to be caught red-handed. “This morning we received a report of a camera theft in town, fortunately the suspect was caught on the camera in the act,” the Jackson Police joked on social media. “Does anyone recognise this suspect?” In the post, police invited help from local “junio...

ISLAMABAD: In a pivotal step toward strengthening Pakistan-United States (US) ties in the digital economy, Pakistan Crypto Council Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bilal Bin Saqib met with Natalia Baker, the acting US Ambassador to Pakistan, to discuss shared ambitions for blockchain, AI, and youth development. According to a press statement, the meeting centered around empowering Pakistan’s vast and talented youth with skills in emerging technologies, and creating bridges between U.S. institutions and Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Council emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to becoming a globally competitive innovation hub, with blockchain and AI at the core of its future economy. “Pakistan is home to one of the world’s youngest populations — eager, ambitious, and ready to lead the future of Web3 and AI,” said Bilal Bin Saqib. “This is the time to invest in them, to connect them with global leaders, and to create real pipelines of opportunity between the U.S. and Pakistan.” ...