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May 22, 2025

Iran appoints new Intelligence Chief for Revolution Guards
Iran appoints new Intelligence Chief for Revolution Guards Tehran: Iran announced the appointment of Brigadier General Majid Khadami as the new head of intelligence for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). After the recent killing of his predecessor in an Israeli airstrike. The official IRNA news agency reported that Major General Mohammad Pakpour made the…
Jetstar Asia’s closure highlights ASEAN’s fierce LCC wars
JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR — After operating for more than 20 years, Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia announced its closure, citing increased competition and rising costs. The shutdown of Jetstar Asia, a subsidi of Australia’s flag carrier Qantas, highlights the difficulties that low-cost carriers (LCCs) face in Southeast Asia. Although the region’s low-cost carrier market is expected to continue…
Game-Changer: Pakistan Stars Join SRK’s CPL Team
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, a prominent owner of T20 cricket franchises globally, has once again made waves in the cricketing world. His Caribbean Premier League (CPL) team, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR), recently signed two Pakistani cricketers in the 2025 draft. This exciting news has delighted Pakistani fans eager to see their favorite players back…
June 2025 exam scandal: Cambridge confirms paper leak
June 2025 exam scandal: Cambridge confirms paper leak Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) has confirmed that an internal investigation revealed partial leaks of three exam papers shortly before the June 2025 exams. The organization will issue grades on August 12, using the completed sections of the exams and ensuring fairness by removing the compromised questions…
Hollywood legend Tom Cruise to receive his first Oscar after 35 Years—As an Honor award
Hollywood legend Tom Cruise to receive his first Oscar after 35 Years—As an Honor award Tom Cruise, known for his death-defying stunts, will receive an Oscar for his contributions to cinema. Cruise has received four nominations for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Producer, but has never won the award. Critics and industry leaders praised…
Was It Suicide or Something More? Ayesha Khan Case Opens
Karachi: Senior Pakistani TV actress Ayesha Khan has sadly passed away at the age of 77. Her body was discovered in her Karachi apartment after approximately a week, confirmed by police in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 7. Authorities were alerted by neighbors due to an odor emanating from her residence, where she lived alone. Ayesha Khan’s friend,…
Japan weighs ‘national shipyard’ to revive shipbuilding sector
TOKYO — The Japanese government and ruling Liberal Democratic Party are drafting policies to revitalize the country’s shipbuilding industry, including a plan for the government to construct or rehabilitate shipyards. The proposal will be submitted to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday by the LDP’s Headquarters for Promoting Economic Security, chaired by Takayuki Kobayashi. It…
New Zealand PM talks trade and security with Xi in first visit to China
SYDNEY — New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Friday, Luxon’s office said, seeking to manage challenges in their relations that have heightened of late in connection with growing Chinese clout in the South Pacific. “My meeting with President Xi was a valuable opportunity to reflect on…