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Manahil covers a range of current affairs, business, lifestyle, and trending news. She enjoys following stories as they develop and bringing readers the details that are most relevant and worth knowing.

Economy

China Opens Pinglu Canal to Boost Trade With Southeast Asia

This aerial photo taken on May 9, 2026 shows construction on the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, in China’s southern Guangxi region. AFP PIC

China has opened up the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi, which is a shorter water route connecting the country’s southwest to the sea, and access to Southeast Asian markets. The 134.2-kilometre canal links Nanning with the Beibu Gulf, an alternative to the historic routes through Guangdong. The cargo from the southwest region of China will no longer have to go through… Continue reading China Opens Pinglu Canal to Boost Trade With Southeast Asia

entertainment

Lady Gaga Reportedly Welcomes First Child With Michael Polansky

Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky Credit: Jacopo Raule/FilmMagic

The singer has now reportedly had her first child with fiancé Michael Polansky, a change that comes after the pop star has spoken about her desire to be a mother for a long time. The couple had recently been spotted with a newborn in Northern California, Page Six reports the news, with the site claiming to have been told by… Continue reading Lady Gaga Reportedly Welcomes First Child With Michael Polansky

Education

FBISE HSSC 2026 Results Announced, Check Result Online

Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has announced the results of the HSSC First Annual Examinations 2026 for Part-I and Part-II where most of the top positions went to the girls. There were 212416 candidates for the examinations. The pass percentage of HSSC Part-II was 85.95 per cent and pass percentage of HSSC Part-I was 65.31 per cent.… Continue reading FBISE HSSC 2026 Results Announced, Check Result Online

Technology

Apple Expected to Unveil First Foldable iPhone Under John Ternus

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Apple is scheduled to release its first foldable iPhone on Wednesday, at a product event that will be the first major event under new CEO, John Ternus. The foldable iPhone is supposed to open up like a passport and may be one of Apple’s most expensive smartphones, as well, at more than $2,000. Despite the high price tag, analysts believe… Continue reading Apple Expected to Unveil First Foldable iPhone Under John Ternus

Europe

Austria Begins Enforcing Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 in Schools

VIENNA: As the new school year begins, Austria has begun its enforcement of the new law banning headscarves for girls under 14 years of age in school. It will apply to all public and private schools and will include head coverings which “cover the head in accord with Islamic traditions. The government states the law is to ensure the freedom… Continue reading Austria Begins Enforcing Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 in Schools

Business

Jaguar Land Rover to Cut Around 4,000 Jobs Over Two Years

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Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut around 4,000 jobs over the next two years, adding to the growing pressure on Europe’s automotive industry. The planned cuts will amount to about 10% of the British luxury carmaker’s global staff, it said. The majority of JLR’s employees are in the UK, where approximately 34,000 employees work for JLR. Management positions would be… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to Cut Around 4,000 Jobs Over Two Years

entertainment

Natalie Portman Welcomes Third Child in Paris

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The 45-year-old actress had her baby in August in Paris. The baby is her first child with French musician and producer Tanguy Destable. The couple hasn’t announced the baby’s name, and Portman hasn’t said much about the birth. Earlier this year, Portman discussed her pregnancy, stating that this phase of her life was the most calming and for which she… Continue reading Natalie Portman Welcomes Third Child in Paris