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June 3, 2025

PM Shehbaz pays tribute to Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed (Nishan-i-Haider) on his martyrdom annivers, saying that during the Kargil War, he thwarted the enemy’s nefarious designs and made a great sacrifice for the homeland. The prime minister said that the enemy’s attacks could not undermine the courage of Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed…
At least 27 bodies recovered from collapsed Pakistan building as rescue ends
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch The death toll from a collapsed multistory residential building in Pakistan’s Karachi city rose to 27 on Sunday as a three-day rescue operation ended, officials said. Rescuers pulled 11…
Glencore, Rio Tinto and Trafigura seek aid for Australian smelters
SYDNEY — Resource giants Glencore, Rio Tinto and Trafigura-owned Nyrstar are seeking potentially billions in government aid for Australian metal smelting and processing operations under threat from rising power costs and Chinese competition. Glencore’s copper smelter and refinery in Queensland, Rio Tinto’s jointly owned Tomago aluminum smelter in New South Wales, and Nyrstar’s zinc smelter…
Time-lapse captures fast-rising river in Texas
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Search efforts intensify as Texas flood rescues enter critical phase 03:24 Survivors speak out after catastrophic Texas flash flooding 03:35 Death toll rises to 79 after Texas flash flooding 02:41 Now Playing Time-lapse captures fast-rising river in Texas 00:32 UP…
Search efforts intensify as Texas flood rescues enter critical phase
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Nightly News Full Broadcast (July 6th) 20:53 Now Playing Search efforts intensify as Texas flood rescues enter critical phase 03:24 UP NEXT Survivors speak out after catastrophic Texas flash flooding 03:35 Millions travel home from Fourth of July holiday weekend…
Mexico beats U.S. 2-1 to win 10th Gold Cup title
HOUSTON — Mexico beat the United States 2-1 on Sunday night for its record 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup title, with Edson Álvarez scoring a tiebreaking goal in the 77th minute after a video review reversed an offside call. Chris Richards put the U.S. ahead in the fourth minute, heading in a Sebastian Berhalter free kick…
National Weather Service defends its flood warnings amid fresh scrutiny of Trump staff cuts
Fatal floods in Texas that left thousands scrambling for safety with little warning have sparked a fresh round of scrutiny on Trump administration cuts to the National Weather Service. At least 79 people are dead and many others missing as of Sunday evening, after floodwaters suddenly surged through Texas Hill Country, an area known as…
Search for missing continues after catastrophic Texas floods: Weekend Rundown
Catastrophic flooding struck central Texas on Friday, causing a surge of 20 to 26 feet on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, leading to widespread damage and washing out roads. Dozens of people were killed over the weekend; the death toll at 5 p.m. ET Sunday was 79 across six counties. In Kerr County, officials reported…