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Friday, December 12, 2025

Number of American-Pakistanis, Muslims part of NYC mayor-elect Mamdani’s transition team

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has included a number of American-Pakistanis in his transition team. However, Transition co-chair Lina Khan has so far refused to join Mamdani’s upcoming administration.

Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India ‘GOAT’ tour

Lionel Messi will unveil a 21-metre (70-foot) statue of himself in India on Saturday as he embarks on a three-day tour of the country that has sparked a fan frenzy.

UK health service hit by ‘super flu’ outbreak

The UK is facing an "unprecedented wave of super flu", a health chief warned Friday as the health minister urged doctors to call off a threatened five-day strike ahead of Christmas.

Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Banned Across GCC Over Anti-Pakistan Content

Despite strong box office performance, the anti-Pakistan themed film fails to secure release in Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.

US Approves $686 Million Upgrade Package for Pakistan’s F-16 Fleet

The U.S. approves a $686 million package to upgrade Pakistan’s F-16 jets with Link-16 systems, cryptographic tools, avionics upgrades, and training as regional tensions with India rise.

Planning a U.S. Trip? Visa-Free Travelers May Soon Need to Hand Over Social Media History

The Trump administration has proposed requiring visa-waiver travelers to submit five years of social media history and other personal data through an overhauled ESTA system

Viral Image Sparks Speculation on Second Couple; JD Vance Fires Back

A viral photo sparked fresh rumours about tension between US Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, prompting a sarcastic response from Vance

New study suggests best way to stop taking antidepressants

The best way for people with depression to stop taking antidepressants once their condition improves is to slowly taper off the medication while also receiving psychological support, new research suggested Thursday.

Trump demands CNN get new owners in Warner bidding war

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he wants to ensure CNN gets new ownership as part of the Warner Bros Discovery sale, targeting the news outlet he has long feuded with.

US seized ‘very large’ tanker near Venezuela, Trump says

The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, which Caracas deemed a 'blatant theft' amid escalating tensions between the countries.

USA Approves $1.25 Billion Financing to Boost Pakistan’s Reko Diq Project

U.S. EXIM Bank funding aims to support Reko Diq Project mining project in Balochistan, expected to create thousands of jobs in Pakistan and the United States.

India’s Worst Aviation Meltdown: IndiGo Cancels 3,400+ Flights After Failing to Meet New Pilot Rest Rules

Thousands stranded across India as IndiGo faces pilot shortages, mass cancellations, lost baggage, and government scrutiny