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BTS fans spot recurring "seven" pattern as group marks 13 years since debut
6+ hour, 25+ min ago (267+ words) Fans of BTS are once again pointing to recurring numerical symbolism linked to the group, with "seven" and "thirteen" trending among ARMY discussions as the band approaches its 13th anniversary since debut. The septet, which debuted in 2013 with No More Dream,…...
David Hockney, celebrated British artist behind California masterpieces, dies at 88
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (869+ words) As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. "Strong shadows meant a lot of sun," the painter recalled to BBC television in…...
Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (743+ words) Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in a tempestuous clash with three red cards as the "pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist…...
Punjab ends free travel on metro, Orange Line and bus services
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (196+ words) The Punjab government has officially ended its free public transport scheme, with passengers set to pay regular fares from tomorrow across major mass transit services in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan. According to Punjab Mass Transit Authority official Uzair Shah, the…...
Fire breaks out at New Zealand's Wellington airport, disrupting flights
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (111+ words) A blaze broke out at Wellington Airport "in the capital of New "Zealand on Friday, forcing evacuations and flight diversions. A Fire and Emergency "New Zealand spokesperson said "crews were attending the fire "alongside the airport's own "fire brigade. They…...
Shakira returns to World Cup stage as fans praise 2026 opening ceremony performance
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (219+ words) Shakira has returned to the World Cup stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico, performing Dai Dai alongside Burna Boy, with fans reacting positively online to her latest appearance. The Colombian singer, long associated with FIFA's biggest…...
Saudi Arabia uncovers rock inscription linked to Caliph Umar in Medina region
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (202+ words) Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission has announced the discovery of a rock inscription bearing the name of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab during archaeological surveys in the Medina region, calling it a significant addition to the kingdom's early Islamic heritage record. The…...
LPG prices soar 42%, leaving households and rickshaw drivers reeling
22+ hour, 21+ min ago (210+ words) Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have surged to a record high, adding fresh misery to households already struggling with scarce gas supply and soaring inflation. The per-kilogram price of LPG has jumped from Rs380 to Rs540, a Rs160 increase that amounts to a…...
Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony
17+ hour, 16+ min ago (374+ words) Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the Estadio Azteca on Thursday ahead of the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa. The 48-team…...
256 electric buses to be procured for Karachi BRT project
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (316+ words) As many as 256 electric buses will be procured for Karachi's Yellow Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, which is expected to serve up to 300, 000 passengers daily upon completion. According to project documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the Yellow Line BRT…...