70 m. ago Russia strikes Kyiv with war’s biggest drone attack after Trump

Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, just hours after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Ukrainian officials, at least 23 people were injured, and dozens of buildings were damaged, including schools, apartments, and a medical facility. Air raid sirens rang from […]

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2 h. ago Karachi’s building collapses reveal grim pattern of neglect and inaction

Karachi has witnessed a troubling rise in building collapses since 2020, exposing deep-rooted issues of poor regulation, unsafe construction, and weak enforcement. Despite repeated warnings, dozens of families have lost their lives while living in dangerously unstable structures. Authorities have continued to issue evacuation notices, yet few are enforced in time to prevent tragedy. The […]

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3 h. ago Neelum valley tragedy: six killed as vehicle falls into river, child still missing

A tragic accident shook Azad Kashmir’s Neelum Valley on Friday morning when a tourist vehicle plunged into the Neelum River near Chilhanna, claiming six lives. The victims, five women and one man, were reportedly residents of Muzaffarabad and were on a family trip when the disaster struck. According to police reports, the vehicle was carrying […]

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4 h. ago Danish Taimoor’s ‘Sher’ psych ward scene sparks meme fest and mental health debate

Danish Taimoor has once again taken social media by storm, this time for his over-the-top portrayal of mental illness in a recent episode of Sher. The now-viral psych ward scene, where his character Sher Zaman breaks down in a scribbled-up room, has left viewers laughing—and questioning the drama’s portrayal of mental health. From dramatic lines […]

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6 h. ago Tarbela dam spillways to open as rising water sparks flood alert

Due to continuous heavy rainfall in northern areas, authorities have decided to open the spillways of Tarbela Dam to manage the rapidly increasing water levels. This move aims to prevent pressure build-up and potential structural risk. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stated that opening the spillways could raise the Indus River’s water flow to […]

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21 h. ago Michael Madsen, Iconic ‘Kill Bill’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Star, Dies at 67

Michael Madsen, the legendary actor best known for his roles in Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs, has passed away at the age of 67. The actor was found unresponsive at his Malibu home early on Thursday morning, with Los Angeles County deputies responding to a 911 call. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Madsen’s […]

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23 h. ago PHC demands accountability over Swat tragedy, seeks reports on rescue operations

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has called for detailed reports on the availability of helicopters and safety measures for tourists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the tragic drowning incident in the Swat River. A two-member bench, led by Chief Justice SM Atiq Shah, presided over the proceedings, examining the lapses that led to the loss […]

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25 h. ago Bali ferry tragedy: 5 Dead, 29 missing as storm ravages waters

A passenger ferry traveling from Java to Indonesia’s Bali island capsized on Wednesday night due to severe weather conditions. The ferry was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members when it suddenly tilted and sank in rough seas. So far, five people have died, and 29 remain missing. Rescue teams have saved 31 survivors, including […]

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25 h. ago Top Russian navy general killed in missile strike near Ukraine border

MOSCOW – Major General Mikhail Gudkov, the deputy head of the Russian Navy, was killed during combat in the Kursk region, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed on Thursday. He was one of the country’s most senior military officers. According to the ministry, Gudkov died while carrying out his duties in a border area near Ukraine. […]

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28 h. ago Pakistan may face severe water shortage by 2025, warns NDMA chief

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is at risk of becoming the 15th most water-stressed country in the world by 2025 due to the growing impact of climate change, said NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider during a detailed briefing to the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Climate Change. Committee members visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), […]

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29 h. ago Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Tragic Car Accident Just 11 Days After Wedding

Tragedy struck as Liverpool football star Diogo Jota, aged 28, died in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, just 11 days after marrying his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso. According to local reports, the crash occurred early on Thursday morning on the Rias Bajas Highway, close to the Spanish-Portuguese border. Jota’s brother, Andre, also tragically died […]

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30 h. ago Fireworks warehouse blast leaves seven missing in California

A massive explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto, Northern California, has left seven people missing and two injured, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The incident occurred Tuesday evening when a fire broke out inside the facility. California’s firefighting agency, Cal Fire, said rescue efforts are ongoing but dangerous. Firefighters have not yet entered the warehouse, […]

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30 h. ago Ferry sinks near Bali, leaving 4 dead and 30 missing in tragic incident

A ferry carrying 65 people sank off the coast of Indonesia’s Bali island, leaving at least four dead and 30 missing, officials confirmed on Thursday. Rescue teams are racing against time to locate the missing passengers amid rough seas and strong winds. The vessel, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, departed from Banyuwangi port in East Java […]

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30 h. ago US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear programme by up to two years, says pentagon

The Pentagon revealed on Wednesday that recent US airstrikes have significantly damaged Iran’s nuclear programme, setting it back by as much as two years. The strikes, carried out on June 22, targeted three key nuclear facilities using powerful bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk cruise missiles. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said intelligence assessments within the Department of […]

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30 h. ago Deadly heatwave grips Europe, leaves 8 dead and triggers crisis measures

A severe early summer heatwave has swept across Europe, claiming at least eight lives and forcing emergency measures in several countries. Spain, France, and Italy reported heat-related deaths, while authorities across the continent issued red alerts, battled wildfires, and even shut down power reactors. Spain saw four casualties, including two people who died in a […]

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41 h. ago Negligence in Swat: PHC summons top officials after death of 17 tourists

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday took serious notice of the recent tragedy in Swat where 17 tourists lost their lives due to alleged negligence by authorities. During a hearing on the incident, Chief Justice SM Atiq Shah and Justice Faheem Wali summoned the Commissioners of Malakand, Hazara, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan and other […]

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45 h. ago UNGA: Pakistan slams India over human rights abuses, state terrorism

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan, in a strongly worded statement at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), accused India of widespread human rights abuses, religious persecution, and sponsoring terrorism within Pakistan. Responding to remarks made earlier by the Indian representative, Second Secretary at Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN Rabia Ijaz said she was compelled to reply to […]

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49 h. ago Stay alert Punjab: Heavy rains expected, rivers swelling rapidly

Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an urgent alert warning of rising water levels in all major rivers and their adjacent streams across the province. The alert states that from July 7 onward, heavy monsoon rains are expected to cause significant water level increases. This is part of a powerful monsoon system predicted […]

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50 h. ago Delhi court accepts CBI closure report 9 years after JNU’s Najeeb went missing

NEW DELHI: Nearly nine years after Najeeb Ahmed, a Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student, went missing, a Delhi court has accepted the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) closure report in the case. Najeeb, an MSc student, went missing from JNU on October 15, 2016 soon after he was allegedly assaulted by students affiliated with the […]

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51 h. ago Blazing heatwave sparks wildfires in Spain, leaving two dead

Firefighters in Spain discovered two bodies after wildfires erupted in the northeast Catalonia region. The fires forced around 14,000 people to stay home as a safety measure. Hot weather, dry air, and strong winds from recent storms fueled the rapid spread of flames. Authorities are still investigating what caused the fires, while emergency crews work […]

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