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Hollywood juggernaut, Denzel Washington received a surprise honour at the Cannes Film Festival when he was awarded the prestigious Honorary Palme d’Or, a rare lifetime achievement award. This unexpected tribute came just before the out-of-competition screening of his latest film, Highest 2 Lowest , directed by long-time collaborator Spike Lee. Denzel Washington was visibly emotional as he accepted the honour on stage. Cannes festival director Thierry Frémaux introduced the moment, and Spike Lee presented the award to Washington, calling him his “brother”. An emotional Denzel Washington accepts an honorary Palme d’Or at his first-ever #Cannes Film Festival pic.twitter.com/K4dJ2pJdqG — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 19, 2025 The audience gave Washington a long standing ovation in recognition of his remarkable career. “This is a total surprise for me,” said Denzel Washington. “It’s a great chance to work with my brother again, and to be here once more in Cannes. We are tr...

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. ...

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...

ISLAMABAD: The federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, with an estimated outlay of around Rs20 trillion, is set to be presented in Parliament on June 2, ARY News reported, citing sources within the Ministry of Finance. As the budget preparations have received a positive nod from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has expressed satisfaction with Pakistan’s budget priorities and proposals, the sources said. They added that IMF is content with the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) tax revenue targets, as well as the government’s strategies on subsidies, circular debt, and debt repayments. The IMF’s approval strengthens Pakistan’s position as it navigates its 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) agreements with the IMF, which include disbursements of $1 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, in May 2025. Read More: Pakistan ‘eyes’ higher CGT on real estate in budget 2025-26 The Pakistan Economic Survey for 2024-25, which...

Apple is going to pay a $95 million settlement in a Siri privacy lawsuit for violating the privacy of its voice assistant. The Siri privacy lawsuit was filed in 2019, alleging Apple’s voice assistant ‘Siri’s’ unintentional activation and recording of users’ private discussions without permission. The reported recordings had personal, medical, and confidential information which were being shared with third-party contractors for different purposes. Out of two complainants, one claimed to have started receiving advertisements related to specific brands just after they had the general discussion, while the other one claimed to start having ads for medical treatment following the discussion with the doctor. Apple has opted to settle the case to avoid prolonged proceedings, despite denying any misconduct. The company highlights that Siri was designed with privacy protection and that no user data was shared or sold for any marketing or other purposes. Read More: Apple introduces new ac...

Prince William has spoken movingly about grief, describing it as “the very worst pain” a child or parent can experience, as he offered his support to a major merger between two bereavement charities. The Prince of Wales, who was just 15 when his mother Princess Diana died, emphasised the importance of helping children cope with loss. Prince William, Patron of Child Bereavement UK for the past sixteen years, privately attended the charity’s 30th anniversary dinner on Tuesday evening. He expressed his support for its new partnership with Winston’s Wish, a leading organisation that helps bereaved children and families. In a heartfelt statement, Prince William said: “Grief is the very worst pain any child or parent will ever endure, and while we cannot prevent these losses, we can ensure that every possible type of expert support and care is given, to help rebuild the lives of those affected.” Read More: Prince William, Harry no closer to peace after latest remarks Prince William re...

Hollywood actor Bob Odenkirk returned as Hutch Mansell in the first trailer for Universal Pictures’ action film ‘Nobody 2.’ To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, the upcoming film sees Hollywood actors Sharon Stone, Colin Hanks and John Ortiz as newcomers. Apart from Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Michael Ironside, Colin Salmon, Billy MacLellan, Gage Munroe, Paisley Cadorath, and Christopher Lloyd are reprising their roles from the first film. ‘Nobody 2’ sees the Hollywood actor as Hutch Mansell, a former assassin, who now lives with his wife and two kids. “I’ve come to terms with the fact that you don’t have an average job,” Nielsen tells Odenkirk in the trailer. “But we haven’t seen you in months, and summer break’s just a few days away.” The trailer then shows Hutch decide to take his family on a summer getaway to a theme park. However, his vacation takes a chaotic turn when he encounters a corrupt sheriff (Hanks) and a vicious crime ...

KARACHI: The Pakistan Army fulfilled the heartfelt wish of young Usman Aqeel, a Karachi resident suffering from a life-threatening illness, calciphylaxis, by inviting him to spend a day as an officer at the Corps Headquarters, ARY News reported. Usman Aqeel is battling calciphylaxis, a rare and severe medical condition. The brave young boy had expressed a desire to serve as an officer in the Pakistan Army for a day. Responding to his wish, Karachi Corps Commander Lieutenant General Owais Dastgir warmly welcomed Usman to the headquarters. During his visit, the Corps Commander praised the Usman Aqeel’s spirit and honoured him for his bravery. Usman’s mother had the proud moment of placing captain’s ranks on his shoulders, symbolically appointing him as an officer for the day. Usman Aqeel was also given the opportunity to fire various weapons used by the Pakistan Army and was briefed on military training and operational procedures. Speaking on the occasion, Usman said, “Today, my ...

The recent military escalation with arch-rival India won’t have a large fiscal impact on Pakistan and can be managed within the current fiscal space, with no need for a new economic assessment, Pakistan’s Finance Minister said in an interview with Reuters on Monday. Trade talks with the United States – which had played a key role mediating a ceasefire between the two countries – would likely have progress in “short order” and that Pakistan could import more high-quality cotton, more soy beans and was also exploring other asset classes, including hydrocarbons, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said in the online interview. Read More: PM Shehbaz announces Shuhada package for martyrs of Marka-e-Haq On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. is ready to help India and Pakistan after a ceasefire agreement, claiming trade was a big reason they “stopped fighting”. Pakistan faces a 29% tariff on exports to the US due to an approximate $3 billion trade surplus, bu...

Electronic Arts (EA) has shared a major update on the pricing of upcoming titles as fans await the release of Battlefield 6. The update came amid reports of an imminent hike by the publishers of upcoming games. However, EA CEO Andrew Wilson said that the company was not planning to raise the price of its games, similar to the planned hikes in Nintendo games and GTA 6. During a recent financial call, Wilson said the company’s focus was to “deliver incredible quality and exponential value for our playerbase.” “In terms of pricing power, our business is very different today than it was even just 10 years ago. In a world where everything we did 10 years ago was about selling shiny discs in plastic boxes in retail shelves — well, that’s still a part of our business, it’s a significantly smaller part of our business, and we now have pricing representing everything from free-to-play all the way to deluxe editions and beyond,” he said. Read more: Battlefield 6 next playtest date emerges ...

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that the Kashmir and Indus Water Treaty issues will be among the key topics in dialogues with India. In a statement issued here, the defence minister said that discussions with India will also focus on the issues like terrorism. “When talks with India begin, two or three issues will be of utmost importance for us,” Khawaja Asif said. Speaking on the Operation Bunyan-un-Marsous, the defence minister said that India’s arrogance of power has been reduced to dust, saying that India may not have anticipated Pakistan’s response. “India will surely reconsider the misconceptions it had,” pointing out that India believed it could impose its terms on Pakistan by pressuring it. The defence minister said Pakistan repeatedly urged India to investigate the event and provide evidence. “Many countries were supporting our position on the investigation of the Pahalgam incident.” The minister further highlighted the damage to India’s credibility, sayin...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif lauded Pakistan’s armed forces for giving befitting reply to India’s provocation under the Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. Addressing the nation, the prime minister started with Quranic verse from Surah Al-Saff (61:4) and said that India attempted to impose war on Pakistan, using the Pahalgam incident as a pretext. “Our brave and valiant forces delivered a resounding response, bringing the enemy to its knees.” PM Shehbaz extended congratulations to the proud and dignified people of Pakistan, saying that the world has been made aware that Pakistan is a sovereign and honorable nation. The prime minister said that Pakistan had offered a transparent and impartial investigation into the Pahalgam incident and showed patience and tolerance towards India’s baseless allegations. In response, PM Shehbaz said, India targeted innocent Pakistanis with planes, drones and missiles. “India also unsuccessfully tried to target our military installations ...

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan has announced its summer vacation schedule, allowing judges to go on a maximum month-long break, ARY News reported. According to a statement, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has directed that judges can take one-month vacations between June 16 and September 8. The judges will take turns, and for 15 days, they can also work from their preferred stations. However, judges on constitutional benches will have their vacations subject to case workload. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/rugYnRv

In response to rising India-Pakistan tensions following recent tensions between the countries, flights of three major international airlines have been suspended to both countries. Operations to Pakistan and India have been halted by Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways, indicating security measures and airspace limitations. The conflict increased after India attacked Pakistan’s territory, causing a counterattack. As a consequence, various Gulf airlines have either abandoned or redirected flights across South Asia. Confirmation has been given by Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways that, for the time being, flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha to airports in Pakistan and India have been suspended or delayed. According to reports, Emirates, in an announcement, has mentioned that all flights due to current security concerns to Pakistan will remain postponed until May 10. Etihad Airways announced the recall of flights scheduled for Pakistan on May 6 and subsequently cancelle...

Quetta Gladiators spinner Usman Tariq, who was reported for a suspect bowling action in the PSL 10, has cleared his bowling assessment. The spinner underwent testing at the PCB-accredited biomechanics lab in Lahore, as per a statement by the Pakistan Cricket Board. The right-arm spinner’s bowling action was reported during the side’s clash against Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on April 13. However, Usman Tariq was allowed to bowl in the PSL 10, as the PCB rules state. “If he is reported again, he will be suspended from bowling and will need to obtain clearance from an ICC accredited lab before he can resume bowling”, the statement added. Following the development, the Quetta Gladiators management requested the PCB to allow the bowler to undergo testing. Read more: PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators’ Usman Tariq reported for suspicious bowling action The Quetta Gladiators’ spinner has now cleared his bowling action and will continue to bowl in the PSL 10. It is worth...

Cristiano dos Santos, the eldest son of five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, was called up to the Portugal Under-15 squad for the first time on Tuesday. The 14-year-old, who, like his father, plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, has also had spells with Ronaldo’s former clubs Manchester United and Juventus. The Selecao Under-15s will face Japan, Greece and England at the Vlatko Markovic youth tournament in Croatia between May 13-18. Ronaldo, Real Madrid’s all-time top goal scorer and still a Portugal international himself at 40, has five children. The striker won Euro 2016 with his country, helping them lift their first major trophy, although he came off hurt early in the final against France. Portugal Under-15 Squad Cristiano dos Santos, Daniel Freire, Emiliano Cassamá, Gonçalo Fontes, Gonçalo Santos, Henrique Maduro, João Lopes, Salvador Ribeiro, Tiago Caires, Afonso Pereira, Guilherme Maia, André Marques, Carlos Moita, Eduardo Alves, Guilherme Lima, Rafael Cabral, V...

The member of British royal family Princess Eugenie shared a touching explanation about why her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, was always seen in bright colours throughout her reign. Speaking on the Lessons from Our Mothers podcast, Eugenie spoke about the late monarch’s belief in being seen by the public. “She always wore colour,” Princess Eugenie explained. “I remember seeing pictures of her wearing every colour of the rainbow, and that’s because she really believed that you needed to see her.” Queen Elizabeth, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 96, often stood out in bold outfits during Royal Family events.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Lessons From Our Mothers (@lessonsfromourmothers) Princess Eugenie said the most important lesson she learned from Queen Elizabeth was about commitment. “She taught me how you show up for people, your work, and your charities,” she said. “She was a symbol of hope, dedicatio...

‘Thunderbolts*’ director Jake Schreier has addressed the viral post-credits scene of the Marvel film, currently enjoying a huge success at the box office. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Released on May 2, the film generated $162 million, including $86.1 million from 52 international markets. The Marvel flick stars Hollywood Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine and Lewis Pullman as Bob Reynolds, among others. Amid the Marvel film’s successful run at the box office, director Jake Schreier has revealed that he did not shoot the post-credits scene of the film. Following the credits, ‘Thunderbolts*’ jumps ahead 14 months to show the team put out about Sam Wilson suing them over the Avengers trademark. Read more: Thunderbolts: A Groovy Marvel Mash-Up with Indie Soul During a recent interview, the 43-year-old filmmaker revealed that the post-credits scene came from the set of an ongoing produ...

KARACHI:  The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Karachi has taken complete ownership to treat two Pakistani children, Abdullah (9) and Mansa (7), who were forcefully returned from India before getting medical treatment, suffering from congenital heart disease. In this case, NICVD interfered and offered free heart surgery for Pakistani siblings. As soon as both arrived in Pakistan, a high-level medical board was formed by NICVD, including pediatric cardiac specialists, anesthesiologists, and imaging experts, to evaluate the children’s condition. After a detailed assessment, the board made sure that both Abdullah and Mansa could safely have free heart surgery at NICVD Karachi, without the need for further treatment abroad. NICVD’s senior medical team briefed the children’s father in detail regarding the surgical procedures, recovery process, and expected results. He demonstrated his gratitude over the arrangements and stated that the NICVD had given a new fl...

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has opened up about her family life with long-time partner Jason Statham, revealing why the couple made the decision to relocate from the United States back to the United Kingdom in 2020. In an interview with The Times , Rosie Huntington-Whiteley explained that returning to Britain was always part of the couple’s plan for raising their children. “They’re growing up British with their little British accents, which was important for us, and we have a great support system here,” said the former Victoria’s Secret model. The 37-year-old added that Jason Statham’s family are a big part of their everyday life. “His parents live up the road and see the kids most days,” Huntington-Whiteley shared. Read More: Box Office upset: A Working Man declares victory over Snow White “My family comes to visit every six or eight weeks, and in the summer we go down to Devon. Our children have the same experiences running around on the farm that I had growing up, and it’s very ...