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Fuel to Air India jet engines cut off moments before crash: probe

Fuel control switches to the engines of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people, were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position moments before impact, a preliminary investigation report said early Saturday.

Pakistan won’t send hockey teams to India: govt sources

Pakistan will not travel to India for upcoming hockey tournaments over "security" concerns, government sources told AFP on Saturday, potentially jeopardising their place in next year's World Cup.

Lahore Woman Caught Torturing Animals, Graphic Content Posted Online

A shocking case of animal abuse surfaced in Lahore’s Defence area, where a woman was found torturing and killing animals while posting graphic content online.

Dubai to debut restaurant operated by an AI chef

Food at WOOHOO will be assembled by humans, for now, but everything else - from the menu to ambience to service - will be designed by a culinary large-language-model called “Chef Aiman.”

Israel believes Iran could retrieve enriched uranium from site bombed by US – AP

Israel believes that US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites last month did not destroy enriched uranium stockpiles at one of the facilities, meaning Tehran could be able to retrieve the nuclear fuel, the AP has reported, citing a senior Israeli official.

France opens criminal case against Musk’s X

France has opened a criminal investigation into whether algorithms on Elon Musk’s X platform were used to interfere in domestic politics.

Negligence of local administration led to Swat River tragedy: report

Negligence Led to Swat River Tragedy: KP CM Gandapur Orders Disciplinary Action Against Officials

MQM founder Altaf Hussain admitted to hospital after serious illness

MQM Founder Altaf Hussain Undergoes Multiple Medical Tests in London as Party Denies Death Rumors

Starlink to start operating in Pakistan by the end of this year

Elon Musk’s Satellite Internet Set to Transform Pakistan

Nine passengers enroute to Quetta killed after indentification

Nine Passengers from South Punjab Abducted and Killed After ID Check on Way to Quetta; Balochistan Liberation Front Claims Responsibility

Qatari royal scales Pakistan’s Nanga Parbat

Following her successful climbs of Everest, K2, and Makalu, Sheikha Asma marks another milestone in mountaineering and plans to ascend Gasherbrum I and II this summer.

Gunshots Fired at Kapil Sharma’s Surrey Café; Khalistani Terrorist Claims Responsibility

Kapil Sharma’s newly opened café in Surrey, Canada, was targeted in a shooting incident with nine shots fired. Khalistani terrorist Harjit Singh Laddi has claimed responsibility, though no injuries were reported.

Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20 million from Trump administration over immigration arrest

Columbia university graduate Mahmoud Khalil is seeking damages from the US government, weeks after spending more than 100 days in immigration detention for participating in pro-Palestinian protests on campus.

Six Secret Service agents punished over Trump assassination attempt

The US Secret Service issued suspensions for six personnel over failings at one of Donald Trump's rallies last year, during which a gunman attempted to assassinate the Republican, an official has confirmed.

Original Birkin bag sells at auction for record $10 million

A Hermes Birkin bag, the first ever designed for Jane Birkin, sold for 8.58 million euros ($10 million) at Sotheby’s Paris on Thursday, setting a handbag auction record.

Why is Trump lashing out at Brazil?

US President Donald Trump has announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian imports as he accused the country's leftist leadership of orchestrating a "witch hunt" against his right-wing ally, former leader Jair Bolsonaro.

China crackdown on gay erotica stifles rare outlet for LGBTQ expression

Chinese women who publish homoerotica online say they are being threatened with fines and jail time, as increasing enforcement of vague obscenity charges targets a rare space for LGBTQ identity and feminism.

ANP Leader Maulana Khan Zaib Shot Dead in Bajaur

ANP leader Maulana Khan Zaib was shot dead near Khar Tehsil in Bajaur while campaigning for a peace march. The attack also left one other dead and three injured, prompting the ANP to announce three days of mourning.

Jemima Goldsmith Slams Govt for Blocking Sons’ Contact with Imran Khan

Jemima Goldsmith has criticised the Pakistani government for denying her sons contact with their father, Imran Khan, who has been in solitary confinement for nearly two years.

Unwelcome Truths: What Khan and Mamdani Reveal About the Limits of Liberal Tolerance

Imran Khan and Zohran Mamdani, though worlds apart, expose the limits of liberal tolerance by challenging entrenched power with welfare-driven, justice-oriented politics rooted in marginalized identities.

Rana Sanaullah Warns PTI: Protesters Will Be Arrested

Adviser to the Prime Minister, Rana Sanaullah, warned that anyone participating in PTI-led protests would be arrested, dismissing the party’s claims of peaceful intentions

Yemen’s Huthis claim deadly Red Sea attack on merchant ship

Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels claimed responsibility Wednesday for the deadly sinking of a merchant vessel earlier this week, their second attack in 24 hours as they resumed their campaign against Red Sea shipping.

Samsung unveils slimmed-down foldable smartphone

Samsung unveiled on Wednesday the new generation of its foldable smartphone, the Z Fold7, dramatically slimmed down in an attempt to jumpstart this still-niche market.

Trump praises Liberian leader on English – his native tongue

US President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills -- despite English being the official language of the West African nation.

Macron’s Banquet Moment with Princess Kate Goes Viral

French President Emmanuel Macron's wink at Princess Kate during a royal toast at Windsor Castle went viral, sparking a flurry of social media reactions. The charming gesture, caught on camera at the state banquet, became the evening’s most talked-about moment.

Found Dead After Nine Months: Shocking Revelations in Humaira Asghar Ali Case

Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar Ali’s decomposed body was found in her Karachi apartment, with investigators estimating she died in October 2024. Shocking forensic and digital evidence reveals she remained undiscovered for nearly nine months.

Saudi Arabia and Iran hold talks after Tehran’s truce with Israel

Iran's foreign minister has held talks with Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, the Saudi foreign ministry said, two weeks after a ceasefire between regional rivals Iran and Israel began.

Malaysia’s Anwar slams tariffs as regional meet starts

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday slammed trade tariffs as regional foreign ministers gathered in Kuala Lumpur for a three-day meet, which also included talks with the United States, China and Russia.

Mattel launches Barbie doll with diabetes

Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes in a bid to foster a greater sense of inclusion and empathy among children, a company vice-president said Tuesday.

Israel plans to move Gaza population to single ‘humanitarian city’ – defense minister

Israel is preparing to establish a so-called “humanitarian city” on the ruins of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, where the Palestinian enclave’s entire population is to be moved, the country’s defense minister, Israel Katz, has announced