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(Anti-clockwise from top right) Michael Kugelman, Donald Trump, Abdul Basit, Huma Baqai, and Sherry Rehman. —AFP/ Wilson Center website/Facebook/abasitpak1/Humabaqaiofficial/sherry.rehmanISLAMABAD: After days of intense military clashes that brought the two nuclear-armed neighbours to the brink of full-scale war, the Pakistan government, local and international dignitaries have warmly welcomed US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate between Islamabad and New Delhi to resolve the core issue of Kashmir.The offer, seen as a potential turning point, has received widespread appreciation from political analysts, who believe it signals a significant shift in international attention towards the region’s most volatile dispute. Pakistan also appreciated the…
A representational illustration shows a lander crashing towards Earth. — ESA/FileThe long space journey of a failed Soviet Venus lander is over. After orbiting our globe for over fifty years, the Kosmos 482 probe crashed to Earth on Saturday. According to Russia’s space agency Roscosmos, the reentry took place over the Indian Ocean west of Jakarta, Indonesia, around 2:24am ET (0624GMT or 9:24am Moscow time). It looks like Kosmos 482 fell into the sea without causing any harm. But that’s only one estimate; other tracking groups and space agencies projected reentry points ranging from the eastern Pacific to the South Asian…
Haris Rauf made a mess of Towhid Hridoy’s stumps, Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup, Super Fours, Lahore, September 6, 2023. — AFPThe Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has stated that it is engaged in “active and ongoing discussions” with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan, scheduled for later this month, Geo Super reported.In a statement released on Saturday, the BCB stressed that ensuring the safety and security of its players and support staff remains paramount. “The BCB wishes to reiterate that the safety and security of its players and support staff remain the Board’s highest…
Elton John and 400 other artists unite for one reasonElon John just advocated for the update of copyright laws for artificial intelligence.The Beatles legend Paul McCartney, the iconic Coldplay and pop star Dua Lipa are amongst the 400 artists who supported the iconic pianist’s cause. In the signed letter, writers and artists addressed Sir Keir Starmer to update AI laws stressing that failing to safeguard their work would force them to “give away” their work to tech firms. “Creative copyright is the lifeblood of the creative industries,” the letter strongly begins. Source: InstagramIt also clarifies that, “We are not against…
A Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University in the United States has returned to Boston after spending more than six weeks in an immigration detention centre in Louisiana in what her lawyers call a politically motivated crackdown on free speech. Upon arrival at Boston Logan International Airport, Rumeysa Ozturk told reporters on Saturday that she was excited to get back to her studies during what has been a “very difficult” period. “In the last 45 days, I lost both my freedom and also my education during a crucial time for my doctoral studies,” she said. “But I am so grateful…
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Pakistani women leading a demonstration where they are carrying the Pakistani flag after the ceasefire between Pakistan and India, in Islamabad, on May 10, 2025. — AFPDay will be observed to offer gratitude to Allah Almighty.Exceptional valour of the armed forces to be eulogised.Pakistan maintained its defence with resilience, says PM. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced to observe ‘Youm-e-Tashakkur’ on the country’s befitting response to Indian aggression and on the success of ‘Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos’.The day will be observed to offer gratitude to Allah Almighty, pay tribute to the exceptional valour of the armed forces and appreciate the unity of…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks at a press conference after bilateral talks with the Swiss delegation, on Monday, January 15, 2024, — ReutersKYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said that he expects Moscow to commit to a 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday and that Kyiv was “ready” for direct talks with Russia.Zelensky spoke hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed direct talks with Kyiv in Istanbul this month, but did not commit to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by European leaders and backed by the US. “There is no point in continuing the killing even for a single day. We…
The image shows buses parked at a bus station in Sri Lanka. — AFP/FileCOLOMBO: An overcrowded bus carrying dozens of Buddhist pilgrims crashed into a precipice in Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing 15 and injuring at least 30, local police said.Among the worst road accidents in the country in decades, the state-owned bus was travelling through the central hilly region of Kotmale when the driver lost control and it veered off a cliffside road before dawn, police said. It was carrying around 70 passengers — about 20 more than its capacity — police said, adding that an investigation was underway.”We…