Web archive - June 26, 2024

Entertainment

Dr Disrespect confirms texting minor, denies inappropriate intentions

'Were there twitch whisper messages with a minor back in 2017? The answer is yes,' Dr Disrespect confirms.

Pakistan

PTI leader Shireen Mazari's arrest declared 'unlawful' by IHC

Justice Kayani remarks leader was arrested 'without legal justification'; court nullified commission's arrest report

Pakistan

Punjab on alert as heavy rainfall predicted from today

PDMA warns of potential urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, and Narowal

Entertainment

The Oscars invites diverse group of 487 artists and executives to join its ranks

This year's Oscar invitees include 44% women and 41% from underrepresented ethnic and racial communities.

Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez joins Nuyorican Productions for Netflix adaptation of romance novel 'Happy Place'

Lopez will adapt Emily Henry's novel with producer and Nuyorican colleague Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas.

World

Modi wins test of strength in parliament with election of speaker

Om Birla from Modi's BJP re-elected as speaker, defeats K Suresh, an eight-time MP from the opposition Congress party.

World

Australian PM expresses satisfaction over Assange 'saga' conclusion

Assange is on flight home to Australia after spending more than five years in London's high-security Belmarsh prison

Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez excited to adapt Emily Henry's Happy Place into TV series with her production company

Lopez shared the news via Instagram Stories, where she screenshotted an article announcing the project.

Pakistan

Power shortfall hits 6,247MW as heatwave grips Pakistan

Nationwide electricity demand surged to 26,500MW, while the production capacity stands still at 20,253MW

World

Malawi announces ban on thin plastics to combat environmental pollution

Malawi Environment Protection Authority to test plastics in all manufacturing companies to ensure compliance.