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May 6, 2025

On 10-year annivers of legal gay marriage in U.S., Obergefell says fight isn’t over
Over the past several months, Republican lawmakers in at least 10 states have introduced measures aimed at undermining same-sex marriage rights. These measures, many of which were crafted with the help of the anti-marriage equality group MassResistance, seek to ask the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell. MassResistance told NBC News that while these proposals face…
Viral currency note image sparks confusion among citizens
Web Desk: A deceptively realistic image of a “new” 1,000 rupee note has taken social media by storm in Pakistan prompting the State Bank to issue a swift and clear denial. Karachi: A fabricated image of a thousand-rupee currency note has become an overnight sensation across various social media platforms, with countless users excitedly sharing…
How Cooper Flagg fits with the Dallas Mavericks, plus other takeaways from the NBA Draft
Around the NBA, it’s often said that a draft class can’t be evaluated for at least two years to see who the true winners, losers, breakout stars and disappointments were. But what would be the fun in that? As soon as the 2025 draft’s first round wrapped Wednesday night in Brooklyn, New York, NBC News…
Iran praises Pakistan’s support amid Israeli aggression
Iran praises Pakistan’s support amid Israeli aggression ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri-Moghaddam, has praised Pakistan for standing firmly with Iran and expressing solidarity in the wake of the recent Israeli attacks. In a message posted on social media platform X, the ambassador stated, “Pakistan’s unwavering support and solidarity in response to the unjust…
Unthinkable nations will recognize Israel soon, Steve Witkoff
Washington: Steve Witkoff, the Middle East envoy under the Trump administration, has suggested that countries previously unlikely to normalize relations with Israel may soon join the Abraham Accords. The White House thinks there will be “big announcements on countries that are coming into the Abraham Accords,” the Trump administration’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said…
Growing calls for Pakistan to rescind Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination
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 Pakistani government’s support for Donald Trump’s personal quest to win a Nobel Peace Prize has caused a political firestorm in the country, with many calling on prime minister…
Indian AC makers can’t keep up with demand driven by hotter summers
NEW DELHI — India’s air conditioner makers are struggling to keep up with a rapid rise in demand driven by the country’s increasingly hot summers, as reliance on China is leading to shortages of key components. Companies have seen large supply gaps as consumers scramble to secure air conditioners amid severe heat waves, which are being…
Thailand moves to recriminalize cannabis, shaking $1 billion industry
BANGKOK — Thailand’s government is moving to recriminalize cannabis, plunging into limbo an industry estimated to be worth over $1 billion that has boomed since the substance was taken off the country’s narcotics list in 2022. The push to impose new controls on recreational use of cannabis comes after the Bhumjaithai Party, which championed its…