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May 29, 2025

Sexual assault survivors say Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict a ‘step back’ for #MeToo movement
Moments after Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges on Wednesday, a celebration erupted outside the Manhattan federal courthouse. Supporters and influencers sported homemade merch, sprayed baby oil on each other and cheered “Free Puff!” But for some sexual assault survivors and advocates, the verdict delivered what they described as a…
FIA Peshawar busts human trafficking network
PESHAWAR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Peshawar has arrested three key members of a human trafficking network during a targeted operation. According to the FIA Spokesperson, the action was carried out on a tip-off against an organized group involved in human smuggling. The arrested suspects have been identified as Saddam, Darish Muhammad,…
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Tour de France
The cycling world is gearing up for another showdown between titans Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard in the 112th edition of the Tour de France, which departs Saturday from Lille. This year, the Tour stays entirely in France and features a grueling but stunning ride through the Pyrenees and the Alps. It ends in Paris…
Heavy rain expected from July 5th
The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast of monsoon rains across Pakistan starting from July 5th. A powerful weather system is expected to bring widespread rainfall nationwide, potentially impacting multiple regions. According to the Metrological Department, the system will primarily affect Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir between July 5th and 10th. While significant rainfall…
Singapore hands Credit Suisse, Citi, others $21.5m in penalties
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s financial regulator on Friday slapped penalties totaling 27.45 million Singapore dollars ($21.5 million) on major banks for shortcomings in preventing a SG$3 billion money laundering case. The sanctioned banks are Credit Suisse’s Singapore branch, which was hit with a SG$5.8 million penalty; local lender United Overseas Bank, with a SG$5.6 million penalty;…
Trump shows his dominance over Congress in passing the ‘big, beautiful bill’
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump wanted his domestic priorities bundled into “one big, beautiful bill.” Republican lawmakers were skeptical about that approach, but complied. He insisted they pass it by the fourth of July. Republicans doubted they could meet the deadline, but they did. And so late Friday afternoon, a triumphant president will sign the mega-bill…
Nissan to start shipping EVs from China in 2026
GUANGZHOU, China — Nissan Motor in 2026 will begin exporting electric vehicles from its plant in China to Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other markets, Nikkei has learned. The struggling Japanese automaker is reviewing its manufacturing operations around the world. It hopes to achieve a quick business turnaround by selling made-in-China EVs, which are…
Nadia Khan issues final warning to critics
Lahore: Renowned Pakistani actress and TV host Nadia Khan has issued a stern warning to artists and actors criticizing her publicly. In a recent YouTube video, Khan declared that she will pursue legal action against anyone making personal comments about her, warning of criminal and civil defamation cases under PECA laws. Khan, who is…
India and US inch closer to interim trade deal ahead of Trump’s deadline
NEW DELHI — India and the U.S. appear on the verge of concluding an interim trade deal ahead of President Donald Trump’s Wednesday deadline, when Indian goods would start facing 26% “reciprocal” tariffs, as the sides push toward a comprehensive agreement that could be finalized later this year. The development could help India avoid a…