Charlie Puth has entered a whole new era: fatherhood.

The Grammy-winning singer, 34, has welcomed his first child with wife Brooke Sansone, the couple announced in a joint Instagram post on March 23.

“Hey Jude [blue heart emoji] 3.13.26,” they wrote, revealing the name and birth date of their baby boy alongside a series of intimate snapshots.

The photos offered a glimpse into their first days as parents, including sweet moments of Puth cradling his son, close-ups of the newborn, and a subtle nod from Sansone, who wore a “J” necklace.

The post also included polaroids with handwritten notes capturing early milestones. “Playing Jude ‘In My Life’ by The Beatles,” read one caption, while another shared, “He drank over 30ml of formula! A new record,” both dated March 14. 

Puth and Sansone tied the knot in 2024 at the singer’s family home in Montecito. 

Just months before, Puth had revealed they were expecting in a subtle but heartfelt way.

In a clip from his music video for Changes, Puth stood beside Sansone as she rested her hands on her stomach. He gently placed his hands over hers, smiling, before the two walked off together.

Meghan Markle is planting the seeds for her lifestyle brand’s next chapter and all signs point to Australia. 

As she prepares to travel Down Under with Prince Harry next month, the Duchess is lining up what could be a strategic expansion of her growing venture, As Ever.

While the royal couple’s visit includes public-facing engagements, Meghan’s schedule carries a distinctly entrepreneurial edge. 

She’s set to appear at the exclusive Her Best Life retreat in Sydney, a luxe gathering where attendees can expect curated experiences, wellness-focused sessions at the InterContinental Sydney.

The Duchess has reportedly secured a dozen trademarks in Australia for As Ever, spanning everything from skincare and homeware to gardening tools, jewellery, and even podcasting. 

It’s a wide-ranging portfolio that hints at a brand aiming to be less a shop and more a lifestyle ecosystem. 

Royal insiders suggest this trip is far from a casual visit. Industry watchers believe it could serve as a testing ground for a new audience, especially given the country’s strong appetite for wellness culture and premium lifestyle brands. 

• Trump delays Iran strikes, signals progress in diplomatic talks.
• PM Shehbaz engages regional leaders to promote dialogue.
• Pakistan’s balanced foreign policy earns int’l recognition: analysts.

Pakistan is positioning itself as the lead mediator trying to broker an end to the US and Israeli war against Iran, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir spoke with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, Reuters quoted the newspaper that cited two people briefed on the call.

It also reported that senior Pakistani officials were back-channelling communications between Tehran, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

US President Donald Trump’s announcement to halt further military strikes on Tehran is seen as a direct result of Islamabad’s strategic diplomatic efforts.

Earlier today, Trump said he had ordered a five-day postponement of any strikes on Iranian power plants, hours ahead of a deadline that threatened to further escalate the conflict now in its fourth week.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president described the past two days of discussions with Iran as “VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE”, signalling hopes for a “COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST”.

Over the past 48 hours, Pakistan, in close coordination with Turkey and Egypt, has played a pivotal role in back-channel diplomacy, relaying messages between the US and Iran to prevent further conflict and maintain stability in the region.

The country’s engagements highlighted the proactive leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the strategic-level engagements of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, reflecting Pakistan’s commitment to dialogue over confrontation.

To defuse rising tensions in the Middle East, PM Shehbaz and his administration maintained continuous and strategic contact with both global and regional leaders, coordinating diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue, prevent escalation, and facilitate a peaceful resolution.

In his recent contact, PM Shehbaz talked to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the phone, stressing the need for dialogue and diplomacy amongst all the neighbouring countries to settle their differences.

The premier also conveyed Pakistan’s solidarity with the “brave Iranian people in the wake of the ongoing hostilities”.

Analysts note that this coordinated diplomacy demonstrates how regional powers are prioritising negotiation and reconciliation to defuse tensions.

Pakistan’s balanced foreign policy has earned international recognition for maintaining positive relations with all key stakeholders while reducing regional volatility.

With mediation efforts continuing, global outlets including Axios and Arab News report that progress is being made towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

More than 2,000 people have been killed in the war that the US and Israel launched on February 28 against Iran, which has upended markets, driven up fuel costs, accelerated global inflation fears and convulsed the Western defence alliance.