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KARACHI: At least 10 people, including a worshipper, were found dead across multiple areas of Karachi in incidents that authorities say may be linked to extreme heat and suspected drug overdoses, though the exact causes of death in several cases remain unconfirmed. Rescue officials reported that four of the victims were discovered in a deteriorating … Read more

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has given a commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to strip the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) of its legal powers to directly sell assets of state?owned enterprises (SOEs) to foreign nations and to retain revenues or take loans. According to these assurances, Pakistan will not make the SWF operational until parliament approves … Read more

French scholars blend technology and theatre to imagine a lost play in the playwright’s signature satirical voice PARIS: In an ambitious fusion of art and technology, French scholars, researchers and artists have turned to artificial intelligence to recreate what they believe could be a lost play by Moliere, the towering figure of French comedy who … Read more

Says it will take “all necessary” steps after Zelenskyy threat to strike Moscow on May 9 Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Head of the Republic of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 4, 2026.PHOTO:REUTERS Russia declared a ceasefire with Ukraine for May 8-9 “in honour of the celebration of the … Read more

A senior military official denies US claim that several Iranian military boats had been sunk A US official is looking into the waters near Hormuz on board US naval destroyer. PHOTO CENTCOM X The US military said it destroyed six Iranian small boats and also intercepted cruise missiles and a drone, but Iran denied the … Read more

Asserts that US has the best equipment, stuff all over the world, and can use all of it if needed US President Donald Trump holds a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC. SCREENGRAB In an interview with FOX News on Monday, US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating … Read more

No casualties were reported, and authorities were investigating the cause of the blaze An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman, March 11, 2026. REUTERS A fire and an explosion struck a vessel operated by South Korean shipper HMM … Read more

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued a detailed verdict on the One Constitution Avenue project, upholding the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) decision and ruling that the buyers lack ownership rights. The petition, filed by BNP Ltd, was rejected after the court ruled that the CDA’s actions were in line with the legal requirements … Read more

Analysis found mismatched audio and video, with unsynced lip movements and facial expressions in clip Careful observation of the video shows that it was doctored and fake. PHOTO: SCREEN GRAB Multiple people — most of them PTI supporters, based on past posts — were sharing videos on social media platforms X and TikTok since May … Read more

SAys tanker Barakah was empty when hit by two drones; no injuries were reported in Gulf waters The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday condemned an “Iranian drone attack” on commercial vessels linked to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as they transited the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of … Read more