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500,000 PKR fine, arrest: Why Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya Muslims are barred from celebrating Eid al-Adha
In June 2024, Amnesty International documented at least 36 incidents of arbitrary arrests and detentions of Ahmadiyyas in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
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Trump, Xi hold 'very good' call: Trade talks, state visits and resetting relations | 10 highlights
The conversation, described as "very good" by Trump, comes amid renewed efforts to stabilise one of the world’s most critical geopolitical relationships.
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Japanese 'Baba Vanga', who predicted COVID, warns of virus outbreak in 2030, massive earthquake in Japan
Ryo Tatsuki has warned the world of a potential deadly virus outbreak in 2030 – one she says could mirror the scale and chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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China's Xi Jinping holds phone call with Trump amid faltering trade ties
The phone call marks the first interaction between the two leaders since Trump announced the "Liberation Day" tariffs on April 2 this year.
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Trump’s travel ban: Who’s affected, who's exempt and how it differs from 2018 'Muslim ban'
Trump said the measure was spurred by a makeshift flamethrower attack on a Jewish protest in Colorado that US authorities blamed on a man they said was in the country illegally.
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'Fraud marshal', 'loser': Pakistan army chief Asim Munir savagely trolled in billboard at New York's Times Square
The billboard also called Munir a "loser" and "fraud marshal", mocking his recent elevation to the highest military rank in the country.
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Pakistani media tycoon thrashes Hindu man in public, arrested after video sparks fury
An eyewitness, Muhammad Saleem, filed a complaint at Gizri Police Station, leading to Farooqi's arrest.
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‘Wanted to make flying robots’: How Ukraine used 20-year-old open source code to take down Russian bombers
The operation, dubbed Spider Web, was reportedly over a year in the making — and was executed in broad daylight, with precision strikes on air bases in Belaya, Olenya, and Ivanovo, hundreds of miles inside Russian territory.
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ISI's Trojan Horse: How 'Madam N' operated Pakistan's spy ring using Indian influencers
The businesswoman from Lahore was codenamed ‘Madam N’ by the ISI, whose role was revealed by the arrested social media influencers during interrogation.
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Trump administration proposes $1,000 fast-track fee for US tourist visas; government lawyers raise red flags
The Trump administration plans to introduce a $1,000 fee for expedited visa interviews amid legal concerns and alongside broader immigration policy changes.
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Why Trump's closest ally Musk has turned against his ‘one big beautiful bill’: All you need to know
Elon Musk’s split with Trump highlights battles over electric vehicle incentives, government reforms, and key NASA appointments.
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Who is Tonmoy Sharma? Indian-origin pharma businessman arrested in US over $149 million healthcare fraud
Indian-origin pharma tycoon Tonmoy Sharma was arrested for his alleged role in a $149 million healthcare fraud scheme involving false insurance billings and patient referral kickbacks.
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Federal judge blocks deportation of Mohamed Soliman’s family, Colorado attack suspect
A federal judge has temporarily halted the deportation of Mohamed Soliman’s family amid an ongoing investigation into his suspected firebomb attack on Jewish protesters in Boulder.
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Trump administration accuses Columbia University of civil rights violations, threatens accreditation over antisemitism concerns
The Trump administration claims Columbia University violated civil rights laws by failing to protect Jewish students, putting its accreditation at risk.
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Trump launches probe into alleged cover-up of Biden’s cognitive decline and autopen use
Trump orders probe into claims Biden's cognitive decline was hidden and his signature used without oversight to push major policies.
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Putin vowed to 'respond' to Ukraine drone attack, says Trump after talks with Russian President
While Trump characterised the exchange as a “good conversation” that lasted for approximately 75 minutes, he also acknowledged that it was “not a conversation that will lead to immediate peace.”
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US charges two Chinese researchers for smuggling toxic fungus: How dangerous is it?
Beyond posing a serious threat to crop yields, it also produces harmful mycotoxins that can contaminate food supplies.
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'Gross mistake': Russia says Ukraine rejected 2-3 day ceasefire offer, Zelensky calls it 'ultimatum'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he was ready to hold a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump "any day".
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Malaysia rejects Pakistan’s religion card, clears India’s Operation Sindoor events
This development marks a significant setback for Pakistan, which has increasingly resorted to playing the “religion card” in its futile efforts to isolate India internationally.
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India strongly opposes ADB's $800 million loan to Pakistan, cites misuse risks
Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday approved USD 800 million programme to strengthen fiscal sustainability and improve public financial management in Pakistan.
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Bangladesh interim govt denies revoking Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s freedom fighter status
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, often referred to as the "Father of the Nation," played a pivotal role in the country's 1971 liberation war against Pakistan and later became Bangladesh’s first president and prime minister.
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Elon Musk’s DOGE team left ‘marijuana, rats & roaches behind’, says new report amid drug abuse accusations
USIP's acting president and CEO George Moose said in an affidavit that they found water leaks, evidence of rats and cockroaches in the building
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Pakistan dumps 118 projects worth PKR 1,000 billion to please IMF, but set to raise military spending by 18%
The move comes ahead of the budget announcement on June 10, amid intense pressure from the IMF to cut spending and raise revenues.
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China's rare earth export ban exposes global industry’s dangerous dependence
Tech, auto and defence industries face mounting pressure as Beijing halts supply of key metals critical for magnets and semiconductors.
