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39+ min ago (114+ words) The studio that helped build Hollywood is now in the middle of its very own drama. Whichever way this goes, the outcome isn't looking great. Contributors: Matt Craig " Reporter, Forbes Daheli Hall " Writer and director Lee Hepner " Antitrust lawyer Dominic Patten " Executive editor, Deadline This week, Australia became the first country in the world to impose a social media ban for children less than the age of 16. The Australian government says it is taking on Big Tech and safeguarding children, but some young people were able to quickly bypass the new rules. Ryan Kohls reports. Featuring:" Amber Rahim Shamsi " Pakistan Editor, Nukta Moeed Pirzada " Political YouTuber Mohammed Hanif " Author and journalist...

46+ min ago (448+ words) ISLAMABAD (AFP): YouTube has hit pause on a dating show that whisked eight men and women from conservative Pakistan to a sun-soaked Istanbul villa, where the strangers mingled, flirted and searched for chemistry. What was meant to be a glittering escape into modern-day romance sparked a storm back home, turning the rose-petal drama into a cultural, traditional and religious flashpoint. Dating and sex outside of marriage are prohibited by law in the Muslim-majority country, where public displays of affection can draw penalties. The show "Lazawal Ishq," or "Eternal Love," aired 50 episodes before it was recently taken off YouTube in Pakistan, though it is still available elsewhere. The format, reminiscent of the British reality hit "Love Island," pushed boundaries that Pakistani entertainment typically avoids. It advised Pakistani viewers to use virtual private networks (VPNs) to continue watching. YouTube did not immediately…...

51+ min ago (607+ words) WASHINGTON (AFP): More than 20 years after founding SpaceX, the record-breaking company that transformed the global space industry, Elon Musk is planning to take the enterprise public. Here is a look at what is expected to be the largest IPO in history. SpaceX is owned by Elon Musk alongside several investment funds. Tech giant Alphabet, Google's parent company, is also among the space company's shareholders. A public listing would open SpaceX to a broader and more diverse pool of investors, including individual buyers, while giving existing shareholders an easier path to cash out and realize substantial capital gains. "This is a capital intensive business," Matthew Kennedy of Renaissance Capital investment management firm told AFP. "SpaceX has never had any difficulty raising funds in the private market, but public markets are undoubtedly larger. Liquidity is important as well, it can help with…...

57+ min ago (489+ words) BERLIN (DPA): Foreign policy advisers from the United States, Ukraine, Germany and other partners are set to resume discussions in Berlin on Sunday aimed at advancing a potential peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, government sources said Saturday. Washington had previously said that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff would travel to Berlin. The time and location of Sunday's talks were initially not disclosed. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is due to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a number of European leaders, as well as representatives from the European Union and NATO, in the Chancellery on Monday evening. French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are also expected to attend the meeting. It remains unclear whether U.S. representatives will participate in the meeting in the Chancellery. Earlier on Monday, Zelensky is expected to hold separate bilateral economic talks…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (502+ words) Argentina football icon Lionel Messi is on a three-day GOAT tour of India before the 2026 defence of FIFA World Cup. By Kevin Hand and News Agencies Lionel Messi's much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start on Saturday with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalise a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero. The Times of India reported that many ticket holders said they failed to see Messi at all " either in person or on the stadium's big screens " despite waiting for hours. Fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch after Messi's scheduled 45-minute visit lasted just 20 minutes. Tickets for the event were priced from about 3,500 rupees ($38.65) " more than half of the average weekly income in India " but one fan said he had paid…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (451+ words) LIVERPOOL (AFP): Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday as he returned to action after an explosive outburst cast doubt over his future at the Premier League champions. The Egypt forward, the subject of intense scrutiny in the build-up to the game at Anfield, came off the substitutes' [] LIVERPOOL (AFP): Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday as he returned to action after an explosive outburst cast doubt over his future at the Premier League champions....

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (207+ words) WASHINGTON (AFP): Top US diplomat Marco Rubio said on Saturday that Rwanda had clearly violated the peace agreement it signed with the Democratic Republic of Congo in Washington last week and vowed unspecified "action" in response. The Rwandan-backed M23 armed group advanced in eastern DRC and seized the key border city of Uvira, just days after the leaders signed the "Washington Accords" on Dec. 4. "Rwanda's actions in eastern DRC are a clear violation of the Washington Accords, and the US will take action to ensure promises made to the President are kept," Secretary of State Rubio wrote on X. The capture of Uvira, along the border with Burundi, has raised fears that the conflict could escalate into a regional war.As part of an offensive launched at the beginning of December in South Kivu province, the armed group's takeover follows its earlier…...

1+ hour, 20+ min ago (193+ words) F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: UK's Minister of State for International Development and Africa, Baroness Jenny Chapman, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. They exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, including development cooperation, climate resilience, economic engagement and broader regional issues. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to further deepening cooperation in [] ISLAMABAD: UK's Minister of State for International Development and Africa, Baroness Jenny Chapman, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. They exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, including development cooperation, climate resilience, economic engagement and broader regional issues. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to further deepening cooperation in these key areas. The Prime Minister underscored that Pakistan and the United Kingdom enjoy a longstanding relationship rooted in shared history, strong institutional linkages and mutual respect. He also highlighted the dynamic role…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (237+ words) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Gujranwala and Sialkot Garrisons to review operational readiness, reaffirming the Pakistan Army's focus on modern warfare demands and national security. According to ISPR, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the Gujranwala and Sialkot Garrisons on December 13. Upon arrival, he was briefed on the formation's operational preparedness and key initiatives aimed at strengthening combat readiness. Observation of field, simulator-based trainingDuring the visit, the Field Marshal witnessed a field training exercise along with an advanced simulator training facility. He lauded the formation's high professional standards and overall state of readiness, appreciating the effective integration of modern training methods. Highlighting the changing nature of conflict, Field Marshal Asim Munir emphasized the importance of technological adaptability. While interacting with officers and soldiers, the army chief praised their…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (321+ words) SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday said that former Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Faiz Hameed will face more charges soon, including in connection with the May 9 incidents. Addressing a press conference in Sialkot, Khawaja Asif said that Faiz Hameed, along with PTI founder Imran Khan, had played a central role in projects aimed at undermining Pakistan's stability and targeting political opponents. He emphasized that accountability must continue, including for the remnants of Imran Khan and Faiz Hameed. The defence minister said: "I assure you that this process will not end here. Enemies of Pakistan who risk the country for their power and positions will face accountability, whether they wear a uniform like Faiz Hameed or Peshawari chappal like Imran Khan. If they are not held accountable and brought to justice, it will not be in the…...