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Taylor Swift Hands Out Millions in Tour Bonuses, Highlights Generosity in Docuseries
In her new docuseries, Taylor Swift shows how she rewards her tour crew, personally preparing bonus envelopes with handwritten notes and wax seals. The nearly two-year Eras Tour grossed over $2 billion, with crew members reportedly receiving millions in bonuses.
I Don’t Want to Come Back’: Cardi B Says She Loves Life in Saudi Arabia
Cardi B told fans she is loving her time in Saudi Arabia, praising the country’s hospitality, shopping and overall experience. She shared her thoughts during an Instagram Live ahead of her performance at the Soundstorm Festival in Riyadh.
Father and son identified as suspects in attack on Hanukkah event in Australia
A father and son have been identified as the primary suspects behind a deadly attack on members of the Jewish community at Australia’s Bondi Beach, police said.
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Sydney shooting an ‘anti-Semitic terrorist attack’ – Australian PM
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney as an “act of evil anti-Semitism,” vowing a decisive response to the attack.
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Muslim Bystander Hailed as Hero After Disarming Gunman in Sydney Hanukkah Attack
Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old local fruit vendor, was hailed as a hero after disarming a gunman during a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney.
Chaos, Bottles and Broken Promises: Kolkata Visit of Messi Descends Into Mayhem
Chaos unfolded at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata during Lionel Messi’s visit as severe mismanagement led to overcrowding, vandalism, and fan unrest.
RT India Deletes Post Claiming Shehbaz Sharif ‘Gate-Crashed’ Meeting Between Putin, Erdogan
RT India deleted a controversial post claiming Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was made to wait before meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkmenistan.
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.
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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.
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Somalia hits back at Trump’s ‘garbage’ slur
US President Donald Trump should focus on delivering on his promises to the American people rather than “busying” himself with insults directed at Somalia, the East African country’s defense minister has said, according to Reuters.
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Dubai Hosts 2025 Asian Youth Para Games: Born to Rise
Dubai is set to host the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games from December 10–13, bringing together 1,500 young para-athletes from 35 nations in a powerful celebration of resilience and inclusion
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.
Pakistan Summons Norwegian Ambassador After Court Appearance In Imaan Mazari Case
Pakistan’s Foreign Office summoned the Norwegian Ambassador after he attended a Supreme Court hearing in the case against human rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband. The government alleged a breach of diplomatic protocol.
Former ISI Chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14-year imprisonment
A Field General Court Martial has sentenced former ISI Director General Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed to 14 years in prison on charges ranging from political interference to violating the Official Secrets Act
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.
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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.
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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.
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Fifth country to boycott Eurovision over Israel
Iceland has become the fifth country to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after Israel was cleared to take part, joining Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands.
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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
More glittering royal jewels displayed while Paris is still uneasy over the Louvre robbery
A glittering exhibition of royal jewels is opening Wednesday in Paris even as the city still reels from the brazen crown-jewel heist at the nearby Louvre Museum.
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Police Use Water Cannons on Imran Khan’s Sisters and PTI Workers Outside Adiala Jail
Aleema Khan urges supporters not to fear water cannons
Why Japan issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country’s north
Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan’s main island of Honshu
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Abortion in Afghanistan: ‘My mother crushed my stomach with a stone’
When Bahara was four months pregnant, she went to a Kabul hospital to beg for an abortion. "We're not allowed," a doctor told her. "If someone finds out, we will all end up in prison."
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Amazon says will invest $35bn in India by 2030
E-commerce giant Amazon said Wednesday it would nearly double its investment in India, seeking to expand exports, create jobs and invest in artificial intelligence in the world's most populous nation.
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Oil-rich UAE turns to AI to grease economy
Deep in the Abu Dhabi desert, a vast AI campus a quarter the size of Paris is starting to emerge, the oil-rich UAE's boldest bet yet on technology it hopes will help transform its economy.
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