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Runners brave Karachi heat, humidity in spirited half marathon

Runners brave Karachi heat, humidity in spirited half marathon

Participants of the half marathon can be seen getting ready at the starting point in DHA, Karachi, on May 24, 2025. — Reporter KARACHI: Despite scorching temperatures and stifling 82% humidity, runners from across the country showed unwavering determination as they participated in the One Run half marathon held in DHA, Karachi, on Saturday. Winners of the race on the …

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Rare wild cattle herded in Cambodia by helicopter

Rare wild cattle herded in Cambodia by helicopter

This handout photo taken on May 14, 2025 and released on May 23 by conservation group Rising Phoenix shows an adult banteng, a type of wild cattle native to Southeast Asia, in Siem Pang in northeastern Cambodia, during a herding operation to relocate members of the endangered species. — AFP A helicopter successfully herded 16 critically endangered banteng onto a …

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US-based Pakistani doctors back in country for fresh backdoor talks on Imran Khan

US-based Pakistani doctors back in country for fresh backdoor talks on Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. — Facebook/Imran khan official/File  Next week seen as important for their interactions. PTI sympathisers attempting to influence developments. No major breakthrough reported so far despite continued push. ISLAMABAD: Some US-based Pakistani doctors and businessmen, previously involved in quiet diplomacy regarding Imran Khan, have returned to Pakistan amid fresh efforts to secure relief for the jailed …

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Pakistan ranks seventh in civilian harm, second in IED casualties globally: report

Pakistan ranks seventh in civilian harm, second in IED casualties globally: report

Police personnel can be seen at the site of a blast in Quetta in this file image. — Reuters AOAV reports 67,026 global casualties from explosive weapons in 2024. Civilians account for 89% of casualties, with 24,147 deaths worldwide. Pakistan records 790 civilian casualties, with incidents rising 14% to 248. Pakistan has ranked seventh in the world for civilian casualties …

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Selena Gomez cheers on Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift in rare shout out

Selena Gomez cheers on Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift in rare shout out

Selena Gomez gives sweet node to pals Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift Selena Gomez is showing her longtime pals and fellow artist some love and appreciation. The Calm Down hitmaker took to her Instagram account on May 23 to hype her friends, Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift, in a sweet shout-out. Gomez reposted a previous video of her and the Wicked …

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Two Pakistani-Americans arrested in Dallas over large-scale US immigration fraud

Two Pakistani-Americans arrested in Dallas over large-scale US immigration fraud

Migrants stand near the border wall after crossing the Rio Bravo river with the intention of turning themselves in to the US Border Patrol agents, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, April 14, 2023. — Reuters DALLAS: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested two Pakistani-American residents of North Texas. The arrested individuals are identified as Abdul Hadi Murshid, …

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US lifts Syria sanctions in major foreign policy shift

US lifts Syria sanctions in major foreign policy shift

US  Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to reporters before walking into the White House in Washington, US, March 13, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The United States lifted comprehensive economic sanctions on Syria on Friday, marking a dramatic policy shift following the end of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and opening the door for new investment in the war-torn country. Syria …

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At least 12 injured in knife attack at Hamburg train station: emergency services

At least 12 injured in knife attack at Hamburg train station: emergency services

Police officers gather at Hamburg’s main train station, after several people were injured in a knife attack, in Hamburg, Germany, May 23, 2025. — Reuters  Six people with life-threatening injuries, says official. Suspect injured several people with knife at train station: police. Investigation into attack handed over to federal prosecutors.  BERLIN: A knife attack at the main station in the …

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Afridi, Inzamam back in action with tape ball magic in Sharjah

Afridi, Inzamam back in action with tape ball magic in Sharjah

Shahid Afridi (left) and Inzamam-ul-Haq (right) — X/@TheRealPCB SHARJAH: The iconic and historical Sharjah Cricket Stadium has once again come to life as cricket legends and superstars gather to relive the magic of Pakistan’s famous tape ball cricket. Former Pakistan’s captains Inzamam-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi have returned to action, alongside Sri Lankan legend Tilakaratne Dilshan, who is ready to showcase his …

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