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April 8, 2025

Man, son drown at Gadani beach
Man, son drown at Gadani beach KARACHI: A Father and his son drowned in a tragic incident occurred in Gadani Beach. A family went for a picnic at Gidani Beach, but the picnic turned into tragic when a father drowned while trying to save his son. The man, identified as Kareem Shah, was a resident…
China job market pain tests Beijing’s trade war resolve
HONG KONG — Strains are emerging in China’s job market about a month into the country’s full-on tariff war with the U.S., testing Beijing’s determination not to cave to the pressure from Donald Trump’s trade policy. Across the country, factories making everything from furniture to shoes and backpacks are halting production as 145% U.S. tariffs…
Indigenous people raise awareness about their missing and murdered
Indigenous people across North America are calling this week for sustained responses to the violence in their communities, much of it against women and girls. In prayer walks, self-defense classes, marches and speeches at state capitols, they are pushing for better cooperation among law enforcement agencies to find missing people and solve homicides that are…
Rwanda in talks with Washington on accepting deported migrants from the U.S., minister says
The central African nation of Rwanda is in discussions with President Donald Trump’s administration on a possible deal to accept deported migrants from the United States, the country’s foreign minister said late Sunday. Olivier Nduhungirehe told state broadcaster Rwanda TV that early talks were under way, according to news agency. The news followed multiple news…
India and Pakistan face off over Kashmir attack. Here’s where the rivals stand
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails India and Pakistan are scrambling resources both milit and diplomatic to respond to a crisis triggered by a massacre in…
Kissing after eating gluten is safe for most people with celiac disease, new study finds
People with celiac disease can kiss without fear, even if their partner has just eaten gluten, according to a new study. People with celiac disease have an immune response to gluten, a protein found in foods such as bread, pasta, gummy bears and soy sauce. Everyday activities often require careful calculation to avoid exposure. Whether…
Indonesia’s GDP grew 4.87% in Q1, slowest in more than three years
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s economy grew 4.87% in the Janu-March period, the slowest quarterly expansion in three and a half years, as concerns of U.S. tariffs, the budget deficit and unemployment loom large over the country’s growth prospects for the rest of 2025. Statistics Indonesia said on Monday that year-on-year expansion in the first three months of…
Sindh govt imposes complete ban on plastic bags from June 15
Sindh govt imposes complete ban on plastic bags from June 15 KARACHI: Sindh government has imposed complete ban on all types of plastic shopping bags throughout the province. According to a notification issued by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development, the manufacturing, storage, sale, and use of all plastic shopping bags will…