Drake puts $450K on Israel Adesanya for UFC 305 comeback
Listen to article Drake has made headlines once more with a massive bet on this weekend’s UFC 305 main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. The rapper, who is estimated to be worth $250 million, has become almost as well-known for his high-stakes gambling as he is for his chart-topping music. But with his latest […]
Likelihood of heavy rain in Karachi diminishes as system shifts towards upper Sindh
ISLAMABAD: The likelihood of heavy rain in Karachi has diminished as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reports a shift in the monsoon system towards central and upper Sindh, as well as Balochistan. According to a PMD alert issued on Saturday, while Karachi may still experience light to moderate rainfall, the heavier downpours are now expected […]
Afghan Taliban offer mediation between Pakistan and TTP
The Afghan Taliban’s spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, has described the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as Pakistan’s “internal matter” but has offered mediation if Islamabad desires. In an interview with Independent Urdu, Mujahid stated, “We wish to maintain good relations with Pakistan, a neighbouring country with whom we share a language, religion, and extensive cultural ties.” He added […]
Hundreds evacuated as forest fire rages in Turkiye’s Izmir for 3rd day – World
Firefighters are battling a strong forest fire in the Aegean resort city of Izmir for a third day, Turkish media and officials said on Saturday, with hundreds more people evacuated overnight. Helicopters and water bombers which were grounded due to strong winds continued their fight against the flames on Saturday morning, the NTV news channel […]
PM orders tight vigilance against mpox amid global outbreak threat
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday instructed authorities to maintain strict vigilance against the spread of Monkeypox (mpox) after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared its outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. During a high-level meeting on the measures being taken to curb the spread of the mpox virus, the prime minister […]
Tarar accuses Imran Khan of conspiring with Faiz Hameed to destabilise Pakistan
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has accused former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan of spreading unrest across Pakistan, alleging that former DG ISI Lt-Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed was part of the conspiracy. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad on Saturday, Tarar stated that, “regardless of who it is—whether it’s Saqib or Nisar or […]
Indian hospitals hit as doctors strike to protest rape, murder of Kolkata medic – World
Hospitals and clinics across India turned away patients except for emergency cases on Saturday as medical professionals started a 24-hour shutdown in protest against the brutal rape and murder of a doctor in the eastern city of Kolkata. More than one million doctors were expected to join the strike, paralysing medical services across the world’s […]
Firefighters battle blaze at London’s historic Somerset House
Listen to article LONDON: Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were deployed to a fire at Somerset House in central London on Saturday, with clouds of black smoke visible across the city’s skyline. “Crews are tackling flames located in part of the building’s roof,” the London Fire Brigade said in a statement, adding that the cause […]
IHC to hear petition against internet firewall, slow speeds on Monday
ISLAMABAD: A petition challenging the slow internet speeds and the installation of an internet firewall has been scheduled for hearing on Monday in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Chief Justice Aamer Farooq will address the objections raised by the Registrar’s Office on the petition. The Registrar’s Office has raised four objections, questioning how the petitioner’s […]
LHC seeks govt’s response on nationwide internet disruptions
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday directed the federal government and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to submit their response concerning the ongoing internet disruptions plaguing the nation. Justice Shakil Ahmad, presiding over a petition filed by Noman Sarwar against the nationwide internet “shutdown,” announced the reserved verdict today. The court ordered all parties […]