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UK / Mexico: Dua Lipa released her new concert film and live album, Dua Lipa: Live From Mexico, marking the latest milestone in her ongoing Radical Optimism Tour. The concert film premiered on YouTube while the live album was released across streaming platforms, documenting performances from the singer’s sold-out shows at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City. The project captures the finale of Dua Lipa’s global Radical Optimism Tour and features live renditions of several of her hit songs, including tracks from her latest album. Following the release, the Grammy-winning singer shared a series of congratulatory messages from friends and…

Islamabad: Momina Iqbal is set to marry on June 1, according to confirmation from her family, as the actor continues to pursue a legal case involving allegations of harassment and intimidation. The announcement was made by her sister and legal representative, Rimsha Iqbal, who said the nikah ceremony has been arranged with mutual consent between both families. She identified the groom as Muhammad Hamza Habibi. The confirmation follows days of speculation on social media regarding the actor’s marriage plans. The development comes amid an ongoing investigation into allegations made by Momina Iqbal against a politically influential individual. The actor had…

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s communications regulator has ordered TikTok to take immediate action against content described as “offensive and defamatory” toward the country’s monarchy, including AI-generated videos and manipulated images linked to King Sultan Ibrahim. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said it had instructed the platform to implement “immediate remedial measures” after identifying content from an account claiming links to Sultan Ibrahim. According to the regulator, TikTok was directed to strengthen its moderation policies and provide a formal explanation for what authorities described as failures to block “grossly offensive, false, menacing and insulting” material circulating on the platform. The…

Cairo / Sochi: Egypt is planning to establish a global grain trading and storage hub as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its position in international food markets and expand regional supply networks, Supply Minister Sherif Farouk said during a grains conference in the Russian city of Sochi. Egypt, currently the world’s largest importer of Russian wheat, aims to transform itself into a central hub for grain storage, processing, and trade serving markets across the Middle East, Africa, and other regions. Farouk said the proposed project would include the construction of modern grain elevators, advanced transport systems, and expanded…

Washington: The administration of US President Donald Trump is temporarily reassigning immigration lawyers to the Department of Justice (DOJ) as part of efforts to accelerate actions aimed at revoking the citizenship of certain naturalized Americans, according to reports published in the United States. The move is part of a broader immigration enforcement strategy under the Trump administration, which has intensified deportation policies and expanded immigration court operations since returning to office in 2025. Reuters reported that the reassignment was first detailed by Axios, though Reuters said it had not independently verified all aspects of the report. The Justice Department has…

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr secured the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 victory over Damac FC, ending the Portuguese star’s wait for a major domestic trophy since 2020. Al Nassr entered the final matchday needing a win to clinch the championship and finished the season two points ahead of rivals Al Hilal. Ronaldo scored both goals in the final half-hour of the match. His first came from a trademark free-kick in the 63rd minute that beat the goalkeeper and several defenders before finding the net. He added another nine minutes from full-time after converting a…

Islamabad, May 22: The federal government has decided to issue a commemorative Rs75 coin to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday. According to the central bank, the coin will be available to the public from May 25 through exchange counters at the field offices of the SBP Banking Services Corporation. Pakistan and China established diplomatic relations on May 21, 1951. The SBP said the coin is circular with serrated edges and is made of copper-nickel, containing 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel. It has a…

Paris, May 22: A spiral section of the original Eiffel Tower staircase has been sold for more than €450,000 at an auction held in Paris, according to Artcurial auction house. The 14-step iron segment, standing about 9 feet tall and weighing 1.4 tonnes, dates back to 1889, the year the Eiffel Tower was completed. The buyer, who was present in the auction room, secured the piece for €450,160 (approximately $521,825), significantly above its pre-sale estimate of €120,000 to €150,000. The staircase section was part of a larger structure originally installed by Gustave Eiffel. In the 1980s, portions of the 526-foot…

Karachi / Sindh, May 22: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a severe heatwave across several districts of Sindh from May 25 to May 31, with temperatures expected to rise 4 to 6°C above normal levels. According to a weather advisory issued on Friday, a high-pressure system is likely to develop in the upper atmosphere from May 25, triggering extreme heat conditions across the province. The Met Office said temperatures in Sukkur, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Larkana, and Dadu may range between 47°C and 50°C during the heatwave period. Districts including Shaheed Benazirabad, Khairpur, Ghotki, and Naushahro Feroze are also expected…

United Nations May 22: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Israel’s reported takeover of a former UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) facility in occupied East Jerusalem, where a military base has now been established, describing the move as a violation of international law and UN protections. According to UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, Israeli authorities have converted the UNRWA compound in the Sheikh Jarrah area into a military installation, despite its continued designation as United Nations premises. He said the development represents a serious breach of the inviolability of UN property and personnel under international law. “The UN Relief and…