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British singer and former One Direction member Zayn Malik has officially ventured into the lifestyle space, unveiling his first-ever culinary-themed collection titled Scoville Season, a nod to his deep-rooted love for cooking. The 31-year-old artist, who is of British-Pakistani heritage, announced the launch over the weekend, sharing glimpses of the collection on his Instagram, with several photos taken straight from his personal kitchen. The collection features a range of household items, including oven mitts, aprons, tea towels, as well as casual wear like T-shirts and sweatshirts. In a statement given to People Magazine, Malik explained the inspiration behind the line: “I spend…

South Koreans turned out in large numbers on Tuesday to elect a new president, hoping to bring an end to months of political and economic turmoil following former president Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief and controversial imposition of martial law late last year. The vote marks the culmination of a tense six-month period that began with Yoon’s shocking attempt to assert military control on December 3 — a move widely condemned both domestically and internationally, and which ultimately led to his impeachment and removal by the Constitutional Court on April 4. The presidency has since remained vacant. Polls opened at 6…

During a series of high-level engagements at the United Nations, a Pakistani parliamentary delegation led by former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with China’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Fu Cong, Russia’s UN envoy, and the elected members (E10) of the UN Security Council. The discussions focused on regional security following India’s recent aggression and the Pahalgam attack, which India blamed on Pakistan without evidence. Bilawal condemned India’s actions—including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and alleged support for terrorism—calling them violations of international law. He emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to peace, restraint, and resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an independent investigation into the deaths of dozens of Palestinians near an aid distribution site in Rafah, Gaza, following conflicting claims over the circumstances of the incident. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, the UN chief expressed alarm over reports of Palestinians killed and injured while attempting to receive humanitarian assistance. “I am appalled by the reports of Palestinians killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza yesterday,” said Guterres. “I call for an immediate and independent investigation into these events and for perpetrators to be held accountable.” The call came…

A total of 216 prisoners escaped from Karachi’s District Jail Malir — commonly known as “Bacha Jail” — in a dramatic incident on Monday night. According to police and jail officials, the escape occurred amid chaos reportedly triggered by a series of tremors in the city. The prisoners, many of whom were already outside their barracks, took advantage of the confusion and overwhelmed jail staff, leading to a violent standoff. Heavy firing was reported both inside and around the jail premises, sending panic across the nearby residential areas. Several routes, including the National Highway, were temporarily closed as police and…

An international exhibition for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management, “transport logistic 2025,” kicked off on Monday in the southern German city of Munich. The event, which is held every two years in Munich, has attracted around 2,670 exhibitors from more than 70 countries and regions this year, with the organizers expecting some 80,000 professional visitors. “Transport logistic makes visible what often remains invisible in everyday life: Logistics is far more than trucks on the highway, it is the basis for the economy to function,” said Stefan Rummel, chief executive officer of Messe Muenchen. Running through June 5, the…

A total of 12 local dragon boat teams competed during the annual Dragon Boat Festival in Hele Town, Wanning City. Hele is considered one of the cradles of dragon boat culture in Hainan Province and was awarded the title of “China’s Dragon Boat Town” by the China Dragon Boat Association in 2015. Hele has kept up the tradition of holding dragon boat races since the Song Dynasty (960-1276).

The State Council Information Office held a press conference on Tuesday on the 2nd Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange.

The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) on Monday decried a decision by EU member states to block Chinese companies from participating in public procurement tenders in the medical device sector for contracts valued over 5 million euros (about $5.72 million) under the bloc’s International Procurement Instrument (IPI). The measures, reportedly approved on Monday, would prohibit Chinese firms from bidding on such contracts for a five-year period. In a statement, the CCCEU expressed profound disappointment and serious concern over the decision, warning that the targeted use of the IPI against Chinese enterprises sends a troubling signal. The chamber…

NEW YORK : A diplomatic mission aimed at exposing India’s nefarious intentions — under the leadership of former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, a Pakistani delegation will hold key meetings in New York today. According to sources, the diplomatic delegation will meet ambassadors from the five permanent and nine non-permanent members of the UN Security Council. U.S. officials will also be briefed on Indian aggression. The Pakistani delegation will brief the UN Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, and members of the Security Council. Bilawal is scheduled to participate in and address a conference at the Middle East Institute,…