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Street Fighter movie may have found its E. Honda in Hirooki Goto

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Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Hirooki Goto is the latest addition to the Street Fighter movie , and he is set to play the iconic character E Honda. According to Post Wrestling , this news adds another layer of intrigue to the project, which already includes WWE superstars Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes. If confirmed, Hirooki Goto will bring one of the classic Street Fighter II characters to life, expanding the film’s already impressive lineup of fighters. The Street Fighter movie has steadily revealed a cast packed with talent from various entertainment worlds, including film, music, and wrestling. The roster already features Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog, Roman Reigns as Akuma, and Cody Rhodes as Guile. Read More: Cody Rhodes rumoured to play Guile in upcoming Street Fighter movie Now, with Hirooki Goto stepping in as E Honda, the film edges closer to completing its live-action ad...

Next monsoon spell in Karachi from July 15: Met Office

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KARACHI: Sea breeze has partly restored in Karachi as the city experiences hot and sunny weather on Saturday. The sea winds are expected to restore to normal in the city on tomorrow improving weather conditions as drizzling expected in the morning as well as in the night. Next monsoon weather system is expected to influence the city from July 15. Light rainfall with wind and thunderstorm is likely from July 15 to 17. Moderate rain-wind/thundershower is also expected in Sindh’s Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas, Sanghar, Sukkur, Larkana, Dadu, Jacobabad, Khairpur, Shaheed Benazirabad and Hyderabad districts from 15th to 17th July with occasional gaps. According to the Met Office, moist currents are penetrating in the country and likely to intensify from 13th July. A fresh westerly wave is expected to approach in the country on 13th evening. Under the influence of these meteorological conditions rain with wind/thundershower with scattered heavy falls to very heavy is expected in Northeastern...

Scarlett Johansson loses calm at paparazzi on ‘Paper Tiger’ set

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Hollywood A-lister Scarlett Johansson lost her cool and lashed out at a paparazzo filming her during the ‘Paper Tiger’ shoot. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Fresh off the success of her latest release, ‘ Jurassic World Rebirth’,  and done with the premiere of her directorial debut ‘ Eleanor the Great’ at Cannes, Scarlett Johansson has already started working on a new project, James Gray’s crime drama ‘Paper Tiger’ , and seemingly the Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor don’t want to give away any details about the project. As reported by foreign media, Johansson was shooting for the title in New York City on Thursday, when she spotted a shutterbug recording her. The ‘Black Widow’ star, dressed up in an intriguing avatar for her new on-screen character, stopped and yelled at the paparazzo, while shooing them away with one hand. “Move out of the f–king way, move out of the way,” Johansson shouted. “I’m working.” “I get that you’re working, but let m...

Lahore Hafeez Centre fire extinguished

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Firefighters have doused the Lahore Hafeez Centre fire within 20 minutes, ARY News reported on Friday, quoting rescue officials. As per details, a major tragedy was narrowly avoided at Lahore’s well-known commercial hub, Hafeez Center, after a fire broke out due to a short circuit on Thursday. The quick response prevented the situation from getting out of hand. Traders and members of the business community of Lahore Hafeez Centre breathed a sigh of relief and expressed gratitude to the Punjab government and Rescue 1122 for stepping in just in the nick of time. They said that if help hadn’t come so quickly, they would have suffered losses worth millions of rupees. Read more: Fire engulfs building near Karachi’s Baloch Colony According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke out suddenly due to a short circuit, but the Rescue 1122 team was quick on their feet and sprang into action. Their timely intervention helped nip the problem in the bud. Shopkeepers at Lahore Hafeez Center said th...

SBCA to launch crackdown on illegal constructions across Karachi

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KARACHI: Following Lyari building collapse and the subsequent arrests of officials and staff, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has now decided to launch a citywide operation against illegal constructions. The SBCA has announced a decisive action plan to demolish all illegally constructed and under-construction buildings across Karachi. The demolitions will be carried out at the expense of the property owners, and in cases of non-payment, the costs will be recovered under tax liabilities. According to the plan, the anti-encroachment operations will begin in densely populated areas, with support from district administrations. SBCA has assured that all safety protocols will be strictly followed during the demolitions. Furthermore, the SBCA has directed all Additional Directors, District Directors, Regional Directors, and the Director of Demolition to begin implementation immediately. The authority will submit daily progress reports to the government regarding the operati...

Cierra Ortega apologizes for racial slur after abrupt ‘Love Island’ exit

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‘Love Island USA’ contestant Cierra Ortega, who exited the show last week after her controversial posts resurfaced on social media, has finally apologised for using racial slurs against Asians. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here For the unversed, Cierra Ortega, who with her fellow contestant Nic Vansteenberghe was one of the strongest couples of the ongoing season 7 of the dating reality show ‘Love Island’ , abruptly quit the competition last week, leaving the villa just a week before the finale. The development came after her social media posts, containing racial slurs for Asian people, resurfaced. In her latest video on the social platform TikTok, Ortega apologised to the entire Asian community for her remarks, saying she is ‘deeply, truly, honestly so sorry’. “This is not an apology video. This is an accountability video,” she began in a nearly five-minute-long video. “I had no idea that the word held as much pain, as much harm, and came with the history that i...

Pakistan cautions against weaponisation of water at UN 

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Pakistan has issued a strong warning against the weaponisation of water by India, cautioning that turning it into a source of division could have serious regional and global consequences. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly during a high-level meeting aimed at advancing Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) — ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all — Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to promoting global water cooperation. In a national statement, Ambassador Jadoon emphasized the importance of the upcoming 2026 Water Conference, urging that it must serve as a catalyst for accelerating progress toward SDG 6. He stressed the need for an international law-based approach in managing and governing transboundary rivers and aquifers, which are vital lifelines shared across borders. Read more: Bilawal warns India of war if it violates Indus Waters Treaty The am...