Pakistan is once again caught between allies and adversaries. Islamabad finds itself pulled between powerful partners and dangerous neighbourhood realities, between competing risks. As war between Iran and the Gulf states continues to spiral, Islamabad’s response has been strikingly cautious. Officials insist there is “no question” of rushing to Saudi Arabia’s defence, even as they…

Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan faces arrest following a sexual assault complaint by an actress. Allegedly, he entered her caravan without consent on a film set. The Women in Cinema Collective has voiced strong criticism, questioning systemic failures in protecting women. Ranjith denies the charges, asserting his innocence and preparing a bail plea. Trigger warning: This…

As Oracle has joined the list of Amazon, Meta, Google and Microsoft in cutting thousands of jobs, a corporate recruiter has issued a blunt reminder to employees: loyalty and good performance don’t guarantee job security. According to reports, nearly 30,000 Oracle employees learned of their layoffs through early-morning emails, underscoring the suddenness of such decisions….