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May 4, 2025

Two friends drown at Hawke’s Bay
Two friends drown at Hawke’s Bay KARACHI: At least three friends drowned while swimming in the sea at Hawke’s Bay, rescue officials reported. The friends had gone swimming yesterday when they were caught in strong waves. Two of them tragically lost their lives. The group had been staying at hut No. 40 when the incident…
RFK Jr.’s food agenda finds appeal across partisan lines, but vaccines are a different story
New polling about Health and Human Services Secret Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and elements of his policy agenda shows how his “Make America Healthy Again” push doesn’t break down along the same neat partisan lines as some other issues, creating some political vulnerability and some opportunity. A significant majority of U.S. adults support using vaccines…
How Trump went from opposing Israel’s strikes on Iran to reluctant support
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump had opposed Israeli milit action against Iran, favoring negotiations over bombing. But in the days before the strikes began, he became convinced that Israel’s heightened anxiety over Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities was warranted. After a pivotal briefing from the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan…
Americans overwhelmingly want Trump to obey court rulings, but MAGA Republicans are split
The vast majority of American adults believe the Trump administration must comply with federal court orders, though the president’s strongest supporters are split over the issue, according to a new NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey. In the poll, 81% of U.S. adults say that if a federal court rules that an administration…
Thai Airways exits bankruptcy process as finances recover
BANGKOK — Thai Airways on Monday gained court approval to exit its business rehabilitation process, paving the way for the flag carrier to resume trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The Thai Central Bankruptcy Court approved the airline’s request as it swung back to profit following years of losses.
PM takes notice of proposal to arrest traders involved in tax fraud
PM takes notice of proposal to arrest traders involved in tax fraud ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) proposal to arrest traders involved in tax fraud. According to FBR sources, the Prime Minister has summoned a high-level meeting to deliberate on the proposal. The session…
US export controls on AI chips are backfiring
James D. Spellman is principal of Strategic Communications, a consulting firm based in Washington. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns that U.S. efforts to block China from accessing advanced AI chips and software are backfiring — a sharp pivot for a highly visible supporter of President Donald Trump.
UK appoints first-ever female MI6 chief
UK appoints first-ever female MI6 chief LONDON: For the first time in its 116-year history, the British foreign intelligence service MI6 has appointed a woman as its chief. According to international media reports, Blaise Metreweli will become the 18th head of MI6, marking a historic milestone for the UK’s top spy agency. She is set…
100 Best Sunscreens for Face, Tested and Ranked
Talk to any dermatologist and they’ll probably tell you three things about skin care: never sleep in your makeup (aka wash your face every single night), moisturize your skin (even if it’s oily) and, by all means, wear sunscreen. If a good daily SPF isn’t already part of your skin care routine, that’s a problem.…