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June 13, 2025

Arkansas prison employees fired after ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ escape
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Two employees at an Arkansas prison where an inmate known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” escaped have been fired for policy violations, corrections officials said Thursday as they faced questions from lawmakers who said the escape points to deeper problems. The head of the Arkansas Board of Corrections told state…
New Pandora box explodes in Humaira Asghar postmortem report
Karachi: The mysterious death of actress Humaira Asghar has taken a new turn as fresh details emerge from her initial post-mortem report. According to the authorities, the actress died approximately 8 to 10 months ago, with her body discovered under disturbing circumstances. The police surgeon’s report reveals that Humaira’s body was brought in a plastic…
Iran says US strikes have made nuclear talks harder
TOKYO — Iran’s Ambassador to Japan has warned that negotiations are set to be “more difficult and more complicated than before” after the recent attacks by the U.S. and Israel on the Middle Eastern country’s nuclear facilities. In an interview with Nikkei Asia on July 8, Peiman Seadat criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion on…
Asia’s private equity companies need to be more agile
Michel Brekelmans is the founder and managing Director of SCP/Asia, a boutique strategy consulting firm based in Singapore. In Asia’s evolving private equity landscape, the companies that emerge stronger won’t be those with the most patient shareholders or the most stubborn management teams — they will be the ones that master the art of strategic…
Vietnam’s US trade surplus grows to $62bn in 1st half of 2025
HANOI — Vietnam’s trade surplus with the U.S. widened to $62 billion in the first six months of 2025, up 29% from the same period in 2024, according to official data. The increase was apparently fueled by exporters who are frontloading shipments in order to avoid what would have been one of U.S. President Donald Trump’s highest…
Strong earthquake shakes Barkhan area in Balochistan
Quetta: Earthquake tremors have been felt in the areas of Barkhan and adjacent regions in Balochistan. According to the Earthquake Monitoring Center, the earthquake measured 4.1 on the Richter scale. The center further reported that the quake occurred at a depth of 8 kilometers underground, with its epicenter approximately 50 kilometers south of Barkhan. Magnitude…
Temu’s 300% price hike after new tax sparks debate in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — Temu, a Chinese e-commerce platform, has raised prices for customers in Pakistan by up to 300% following the government’s decision to impose new taxes on online sellers last month. Experts say the tax measures will hurt consumers and potentially slow the growth of Pakistan’s digital economy.
Light rain expected in Karachi amid humid conditions
Karachi: The Pakistan Met Department (PMD) has predicted that Karachi may experience light rain or drizzle at isolated spots during the morning and night today. Overall, the city’s weather is expected to remain humid with partly cloudy skies. According to the PMD, Karachi’s weather will be hot and humid over the next 24 hours,…
China bomber flights cast pall over charm offensive in Osaka
OSAKA — Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday visited Expo 2025 in Osaka, presiding over China’s National Day event and holding talks with Japanese officials in an effort to improve bilateral ties. In a speech at the event, He emphasized the close historical and cultural affinity between China and Japan, repeating the well-worn phrase…