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May 9, 2025

She walked for hours in hope of getting food. But Israeli forces killed her, family says
It was 8 p.m., just after sunset, when Reem Zeidan, 42, set off for an aid distribution site with two of her eight children, Mervat, 20, and Ahmad, 12. Zeidan wanted to get a bag of flour to make bread. Her 5-year-old daughter, Razan, was hoping for biscuits. Zeidan brought a blue backpack to carry…
From earth to orbit, Pakistani wheat seeds heads to space
Lahore: Preparations are underway to make a new milestone in Pakistan’s agricultural sector, as wheat seeds from Pakistan will be sent into space for experimental purposes in collaboration with NASA. This initiative marks a significant achievement for Pakistan, one of only four countries in the world to undertake such a project. The move is expected…
Iran-Israel ceasefire teeters after Trump urges no violations
WASHINGTON — A ceasefire between Iran and Israel looked at risk of unraveling just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said it took effect, as Israel’s government accused Tehran of violating the deal. Roughly 48 hours after American forces conducted strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump said on Truth Social that Israel and Iran…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defense won’t call any witnesses in sex trafficking trial
Federal prosecutors in New York are expected to rest their case Tuesday against Sean “Diddy” Combs, while the music mogul’s defense team intends to offer no witnesses of its own, bringing the sprawling racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking trial to an end sooner than expected. That Combs’ defense team would decide to call no one…
Adil Rashid on Babar vs. Kohli Cover Drive
Web Desk: The never-ending talk about who’s better between star batsmen Babar Azam and Virat Kohli keeps fans hooked. Now, England’s spin bowler Adil Rashid has given his opinion on one specific, beautiful shot, adding a new twist to the friendly rivalry. The big debate between cricket’s top batsmen, Babar Azam and Virat Kohli, got…
Aeon Delight to be removed from JPX-Nikkei Index 400
TOKYO — Nikkei and JPX Market Innovation & Research said on Tuesday that they will remove Aeon Delight, a facilities management company, from the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 on June 30 due to the company being designated as a stock “to be delisted” by the Tokyo Stock Exchange. No company will be added to the JPX-Nikkei…
Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81
Mick Ralphs, a guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. A statement posted to Bad Company’s official website Monday announced Ralphs’ death at age 81. Ralphs had a stroke days after what would be his final performance with the band at London’s…
Govt relaxes purchase restrictions for non-filers on property and vehicles
Islamabad: The federal government has relaxed restrictions on non-filers purchasing high-value assets, aiming to improve compliance and stimulate economic activity, announced by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Initially, the government proposed a sweeping ban on individuals without a declared income supporting major transactions such as buying homes, cars, or making large deposits. However, under new directives,…