Web Desk — Due to Russian aggression against Ukraine, Netflix has halted all future projects and acquisitions in Russia. According to reports, the streaming giant is developing four Russian original series, including a Dasha Zhuk directorial crime thriller, which was already shot but has been suspended. Netflix is said to be filming a second original series in Russia after “Anna …

Web Desk — After failing to meet some of the additional criteria, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is likely to keep Pakistan on its gray list for another four months. The government of Pakistan now aims to complete the 2021 action plan on anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing (AML/CFT) by the end of January 2023. Pakistan is on the …

Web Desk — While we discuss Saudi Israel relations, the recent statement of Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) does not shock us that he sees Israel as a “potential ally” with shared interests, not as an enemy – provided that Israel resolves its conflict with the Palestinians first. In an interview with The Atlantic, published by …

Web Desk — Russia won’t be able to compete in this year’s Eurovision song contest, the organizer confirmed on Friday, after Ukraine and several other public broadcasters demanded Russia to be expelled. In light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in the competition would bring disrepute to the competition, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) …

Web Desk — The European Union cut off Swift payments to seven Russian banks and banned Kremlin-controlled media outlets RT and Sputnik from broadcasting in the EU. The measures, which took effect immediately, ratcheted up the sanctions coordinated by the West against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. In a statement, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said that three …

Web Desk — Gangubai Kathiawadi, Alia Bhatt’s new film, took the world by storm on Friday. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial grossed INR100 million on its first day, but the film also received praise from fans and fraternity members alike. Kangana Ranaut, who had previously criticized the casting of Alia in the title role, was among those who praised Bhatt’s portrayal …

Web Desk — FIFA has ruled out that the Russian national team must play all upcoming international games on neutral sites under the name “football union of Russia”, among a list of other sanctions levied over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, Middle East Eye has reported. FIFA also banned the Russian flag and anthem from being used in matches where teams …

Web Desk — Human Rights Watch (HRW) found that Russia used the same type of cluster munitions in Ukraine that it used in Idlib, Syria, two years ago, Middle East Eye reported. According to the group, a Russian ballistic missile carrying cluster munitions landed outside a hospital in the Donetsk region on Monday, killing four civilians and wounding 10 others, …

Web Desk — The government has decided to ask the Pakistan Army to assist with security during the Australia series. According to Pakistani media, the security arrangements for the historic series have been completed, under which the military will be deployed along with police personnel. According to the sources, “all markets and shopping malls adjacent to Pindi Cricket Stadium will …

Web Desk — Chaos has erupted worldwide due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis as armed conflicts are escalating between the two nations. Around the world, several countries are meeting to come up with a solution and avoid the unseen consequences of this alleged war. The West, led by America, is on one side while Russia, China, Iran, Syria, North Korea are …