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May 9, 2025

Court orders for blocking 27 popular YouTube channels
Islamabad: Court orders blocking of 27 popular YouTube channels Islamabad: The court has ordered to block 27 well-known YouTube channels. Justice Abbas Shah of Islamabad’s Judicial Magistrate’s Court heard the request from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to block the YouTube channels, during which relevant officials appeared before the court. Following the hearing, the court…
Scrutiny over Texas flood alerts and conservative anger after Epstein memo release: Morning Rundown
A look at one Texas city’s weather warning system, as questions swirl about the timing of flash flood warnings. Donald Trump will push back a critical tariff deadline. And conservative figures express anger over the FBI and DOJ’s Epstein memo. Here’s what to know today. In deadly Texas floods, one town had what some didn’t:…
Federal govt approves import of up to 500,000 MT sugar
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has given final approval for the import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar in a bid to stabilize domestic prices. According to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, the import will be carried out through government channels, and all necess arrangements have been finalized for immediate implementation. This decision,…
Latest ‘Tiger King’ twist finds ‘Doc’ Antle facing possible prison sentence for animal trafficking
Five years after the true crime document “Tiger King” captivated a country shut down by COVID-19, the final legal troubles for one of its main characters will be resolved Tuesday in a courtroom in South Carolina. Bhagavan “Doc” Antle faces up to 10 years in prison for trafficking in exotic animals and money laundering after…
Lurid tale of cross-dressing ‘red uncle’ goes viral in China
The tale of a middle-aged man, or “uncle,” who allegedly disguised himself as a woman to secretly film and share videos of his hookups with hundreds of men, shook China’s social media, spurring fears for public health, privacy and marital fidelity. The hash tag “red uncle” was the top trending item on China’s popular micro-blog…
Nayyar Bukhari dismisses speculations against President Zardari
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Secret General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari has strongly rejected recent speculations circulating against President Asif Ali Zardari, terming them baseless and unfounded. In an official statement, Bukhari stated that President Zardari is the duly elected President of Pakistan, and any rumors or speculation about his position hold no constitutional or…
Gangs in Haiti burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti‘s once-illustrious Grand Hôtel Oloffson, a beloved Gothic gingerbread home that inspired books, hosted parties until and attracted visitors from Mick Jagger to Haitian presidents, was burned down by gangs this past weekend. Hundreds of Haitians and foreigners mourned the news as it spread across social media, with the hotel manager on…
Shoaib Malik faces backlash over lunch photo with son
Web Desk: Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik faces public backlash after posting pictures of an outdoor lunch with his son, Azhaan Mirza Malik, on social media. Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik is under fire after sharing photos of an outdoor lunch with his son, Azhaan Mirza Malik, in Dubai. Once a cricket star, Malik’s personal life,…