Ayesha Omar challenges perceptions of feminism in social media posts
LAHORE – Pakistani actor and activist Ayesha Omar has challenged the perception that feminism is rooted in hostility toward men, highlighting cases of violence against women in Pakistan, India and the United States in a series of Instagram posts.
China extend 52-year Asian Games diving dominance as organisers apologise
NAGOYA – China’s remarkable Asian Games dominance in diving reached 52 years on Wednesday as Chen Yiwen and Lian Junjie completed another clean sweep, while organisers apologised to athletes over a series of problems affecting the Nagoya Games.
An Se-young retains Asian Games crown
NAGOYA – South Korea’s An Se-young underlined her dominance of women’s badminton by becoming the first woman to retain the Asian Games singles title, while rain disrupted cricket and other events at Aichi-Nagoya Games on Tuesday.
Taylor Swift breaks record for most MTV VMAs as Madonna also wins
LOS ANGELES – Taylor Swift took home the video of the year award as she became the most successful artist in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday.
Eala cruises into Asian Games quarterfinals as rain disrupts Nagoya
NAGOYA – Philippines tennis star Alexandra Eala made a flying start at the Asian Games on Monday, powering into the quarterfinals as persistent rain disrupted competition and added to organisational concerns at the Nagoya Games.
Trump expects more Iran talks this week
Iran’s army voices readiness for potential renewed US attack IRGC says US ships in Indian Ocean could be targeted Tehran warns US, Israel of ‘surprises’ as it touts stronger military capabilities Says it seized US underwater vehicle.
‘Scourge’ of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope during Lourdes visit
PARIS – Pope Leo has called on French bishops to root out the “scourge” of sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic church, telling them to “maintain the greatest vigilance”, ahead of a meeting with abuse survivors.
PM’s son offers rare glimpse into family life with Sunday burgers
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s son Suleman Sharif offered a glimpse into his family life on Sunday, putting himself on kitchen duty and making smash burgers for his daughters at home.
Yan Ziyi shatters Asian Games record as China dominate day eight
NAGOYA – China’s 18-year-old sensation Yan Ziyi produced the standout performance of day eight at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, smashing the women’s javelin throw record with a stunning 70.
12 martyred, 35 injured in Dera Ismail Khan suicide blast
One rescue worker dies as terrorists target ambulance after bombing Women, children among victims n No soldier of Pakistan Army or police among the martyred: RPO.
