Confronting South Korea’s Violent Past and Its Echoes Today
The National Museum of Korean Democracy, which opened last year, documents an era of brutal suppression. But that dark history has resurfaced in troubling ways.
Trucker attempts self immolation at DG Khan checkpost
. DERA GHAZI KHAN: A truck driver allegedly attempted to set himself on fire at the Sakhi Sarwar Combined Checkpost in Dera Ghazi Khan, reportedly after becoming frustrated with the conduct of police personnel, officials and transport representatives said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday evening at the checkpost, located on the entry route … Read more
What to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War
Bank Melli, Iran’s largest lender, already faces waves of sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be shut down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Protest breaks out over test paper leaks in Bihar
Students gesture as police use water cannons to disperse them in Patna. PHOTO: REUTERS PATNA: Police in India’s eastern Bihar state used water cannon and detained dozens of protesters attempting to march on the governor’s residence on Tuesday, demanding the cancellation of a civil services recruitment examination over allegations of leaked test question papers and … Read more
Court seeks answers on JIT probe into Mir Raza case
Mir Raza Ali, owner of the popular dessert shop Wafflix, whose body was found in Gulistan-e-Jauhar after he was allegedly kidnapped from PECHS. — SCREENGRAB/ Youtube KARACHI: A constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued a written order in a petition seeking the formation of a joint investigation team (JIT) to probe … Read more
Trump Administration Sends Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress for Review
The prospect that the kingdom could enrich uranium has drawn opposition from Democrats and revived concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.
‘Paranormal Activity’ Review: The Thing That Goes Bump in the Night
It’s now haunting Broadway in this adaptation of the horror film franchise about a couple seeking a new start. Instead, they become prime targets.
Indus remains in low flood at five points
. RIVER OF LIFE: Boats unfurl their sails as they ply the River Indus in search of fish. Water levels in the ancient river continue to rise amid rains in the upper parts of the country. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: The Indus River remained in a low flood at five key points on Tuesday morning, with … Read more
PML-N’s Rafique calls for Charter of Pakistan
. LAHORE: akistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Khawaja Saad Rafique on Tuesday called for comprehensive negotiations between the government and opposition, urging all stakeholders to agree on a “Charter of Pakistan” to address the country’s political, economic and security challenges. In a long post on microblogging site X, formerly Twitter, Rafique said it was “already too … Read more
Instagram Chief Says ‘No Silver Bullets’ for Teen Safety in Bellwether Trial
Adam Mosseri testified in a case brought by states that claim the Meta-owned app created addictive features to hook young users.