Web archive - April 22, 2025

World

What is 'Earth Day' and why is it celebrated on April 22?

Earth Day 2025, themed “Our Power, Our Planet,” marks 55 years of global awareness, action for cleaner, greener Earth.

Entertainment

Red shoe rivalry: How papal footwear signalled deep divide between Pope Benedict and Pope Francis

Pope Benedict’s red shoes and Pope Francis’ white ones symbolised deeper divides in their visions for the Church.

Technology

Japanese firms invest in FPT’s Nvidia AI-powered data center in Vietnam

Sumitomo Corp, SBI Holdings announce decision to acquire 20% stakes each in FPT Smart Cloud Japan

Islamabad

National Assembly's 6-week Parliamentary Internship Programme: How to apply

Internship is part of the NA's outreach efforts, aimed at increasing youth participation and civic engagement.

Entertainment

Sydney Sweeney and Michael Bay join forces for OutRun video game movie adaptation at Universal

Universal taps Michael Bay to direct and Sydney Sweeney to produce a film based on Sega’s iconic OutRun game.

World

Cardinals to convene in Rome to plan Pope Francis’ funeral

His passing initiates period of mourning, transition for 1.4-billion-member Roman Catholic Church

World

Cosmic emoji: Venus, Saturn and Moon to form ‘Smiley Face’ in sky on April 25

Aalignment to occur near the eastern horizon just before sunrise

World

Trump admin to restart defaulted student loan collections from May 5

More than 5 million Americans have not made student loan payments in past year due to economic challenges

Life & Style

Katrina Kaif’s sister Isabelle starring in upcoming rom-com with Pulkit Samrat

A delayed production now heads to cinemas with a confirmed May date.

World

Pope Francis died from stroke and heart failure: Vatican

Despite recent hospitalization for double pneumonia, Pope Francis resumed duties against doctors' advice