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Rick Derringer, who had hit with ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and produced ‘Weird Al,’ dies at 77

May 28, 2025

Ecuador recaptures gang leader wanted in the U.S. more than a year after his prison escape
QUITO, Ecuador — A fugitive drug trafficker wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States was recaptured more than a year after he escaped from prison in the Andean nation, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced Wednesday. José Adolfo Macías, alias “Fito,” who led a gang called “Los Choneros” in Ecuador and has been indicted…
16 Killed, 400 Injured in violent Kenyan protests
Police clashed with people marching in Nairobi and other areas to honour those killed in protests last year Kenya: At least 16 people have been killed and 400 injured in Kenya as a nationwide demonstration to honor those killed during last year’s anti-government protests. Kenya experienced deadly violence as nationwide protests to honor those killed…
ANF launches nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking
ISLAMABAD: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) carried out multiple operations across various cities, arresting 12 suspects in a major crackdown against drug trafficking. According to ANF, seven separate operations led to the recovery of 416.405 kilograms of narcotics, valued at over Rs. 5.18 million. At Multan International Airport, 1.2 kilograms of hashish was recovered from the luggage…
Governor Tessori moves Supreme Court against SHC ruling
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IMF’s rgieva says fiscal grip ‘so important’ to Japan
TOKYO — Kristalina rgieva, managing director of the International Monet Fund, said Japan’s efforts to maintain its fiscal grip are “so important” to support its aging population and prepare for any new shocks to the economy, as the country normalizes its monet policy. Policy normalization means that “there would be interest rates to be paid,” rgieva…
Extensive damage on Iran’s nuclear program, Director CIA
Washington: CIA Director John Ratcliffe has stated that, according to reliable intelligence, U.S. strikes have caused significant damage to Iran’s nuclear program, several key facilities have been completely destroyed. In an interview, John Ratcliffe said that the available sources and methods are highly reliable and accurate, confirming this assessment. He also mentioned that it will…
Rain brings relief from heat in parts of Punjab and KP
Rain brings relief from heat in parts of Punjab and KP LAHORE: Rain showers and thunderstorms have brought much-needed relief from the intense heat in parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). In Punjab, cities including Lahore, Sargodha, and Bhalwal witnessed ving intensities of rain from light drizzles to heavy downpours offering much-needed respite from…
ASML commits to developing even more advanced chipmaking tools
TAIPEI — ASML, the world’s largest semiconductor equipment maker, is already working to develop the next generation of cutting-edge lithography machines to serve the chip industry in the next decade, the company’s executive vice president of technology told Nikkei Asia. Jos Benschop said the Netherlands-based company and its exclusive optics partner Carl Zeiss are studying…
Trump praises Iran’s bravery, talks with Iran next week possibly a deal
The Hague: U.S. President Donald Trump publicly commended Iran for its bravery during recent conflicts and hinted at upcoming diplomatic negotiations. President Trump, commenting on the recent American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, compared them to the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, hinting that talks with Tehran are expected next week. At the conclusion of…