Snowstorm toll in Pak's Murree climbs to 23

Lahore: The toll due to snowfall and rush of tourists in Pakistan’s hill station of Murree reached 23 on Sunday after a minor girl, suffering from cold and pneumonia, died as she could not be rushed to the hospital in time. Murree received a record-breaking snowfall, leaving the local administration helpless. PTI

Saudi princess freed after 3 years in jail

Dubai: Saudi authorities have released a princess detained in the kingdom under mysterious circumstances for nearly three years. The princess, Basmah bint Saud, a daughter of Saudi Arabia’s second king, disappeared in March 2019 and landed in a notorious Saudi prison without charge. AP

Apple to produce docu on Sidney Poitier

Los Angeles: Apple Studios is in the middle of filming a documentary on Hollywood icon Sidney Poitier, who passed away on January 6 at the age of 94. Media magnate Oprah Winfrey is attached to the project as executive producer. Reginald Hudlin will direct the film on the Oscar-winning actor. PTI