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BAMAKO: Suspected jihadists in northern Mali kidnapped a young woman who had been posting on TikTok and then publicly executed her, her family and local officials said Sunday. Mariam Cisse posted videos about the city of Tonka in the northern Timbuktu region and had 90,000 followers, but her abductors accused her of collaborating with the … Read more
[ With most gains driven by financials and energy giants, PSX lacks broad participation needed for durable bull run KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market has been a study in contrasts this year: pockets of bullish enthusiasm punctuated by sharp swings that leave investors – and policymakers – uneasy. The benchmark KSE-100 index, which began 2025 on … Read more
A 3-year-old from Colombia died when a boat carrying migrants back to South America capsized off Panama’s Caribbean Coast, an official said. Another child drowned on the same migrant route in February.
During a lie detector test, stars reflect on their iconic franchises while teasing the future of their careers Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence. Photos: INKL Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson reunited in the spotlight for their upcoming 2025 film ‘Die My Love’, bringing back memories of their early Hollywood days and iconic young adult franchises. … Read more
Kyiv is seeking to shore up its support from Europe because of uncertainties over vital military aid under Trump. PHOTO: AFP KYIV: Ukrainian crews scrambled Sunday to repair damage caused by one of the most devastating Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Moscow, which has escalated attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure in … Read more
[ Pakistan resets rules faster than investment cycles can adjust, eroding confidence Amounts to $1.45b in 11MFY16 compared to net FDI inflow of $1.08b. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s debate over foreign direct investment (FDI), reignited by multinational exits and sporadic inflows, has revived an old question: why does one of the world’s largest markets still … Read more
Ecuador riots. Photo: AFP QUITO: At least four people were killed and over 30 were injured in violence on Sunday at a prison in Ecuador involving firearms and explosives, authorities said, the latest spasm of prison unrest in the South American country. Ecuadorian prisons have become operational centers for rival drug-trafficking gangs, with over 500 … Read more
Lea Michele. Photo: File Lea Michele has come home. Decades after first stepping onto the stage of Broadway’s Imperial Theatre as a young actor in ‘Les Miserables’, the now-seasoned star returns — older, wiser, and once again centre stage, this time in the Cold War musical ‘Chess’. The ‘Glee’ alum, who made her professional debut at … Read more
The Asian Cycling Confederation and the Saudi Cycling Federation today officially signed the Host City Agreement The Asian Cycling Confederation and the Saudi Cycling Federation officially signed the Host City Agreement for the 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championships, marking a new milestone for the sport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The signing ceremony took … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses a banquet in honour of government and coalition senators in Islamabad. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday ordered the withdrawal of a proposed clause in the 27th Constitutional Amendment that sought to grant immunity to the prime minister, stressing that an elected leader must remain “fully accountable”. … Read more
