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April 13, 2025

White House ‘influencer briefings’ bring conspiracy theorists, former Trump officials
White House press secret Karoline Leavitt tried something new on Monday. Instead of just addressing credentialed journalists in the storied White House briefing room, she held a separate “influencer briefing” for 10 people. “Tens of millions of Americans are now turning to social media and independent media outlets to consume their news, and we are…
Crimea is at the crux of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Here’s why it’s important.
All this is a far cry from the peninsula’s history as the home of the Crimean Tatars, a Turkic-speaking Islamic ethnic group whose roots in the region can be traced to the start of the 15th century. They were persecuted for centuries by the Russian Empire after it seized the peninsula in 1783. And following…
South Korea’s ruling party selects Kim Moon-soo as presidential candidate
SEOUL — South Korea’s conservative ruling party on Saturday named Kim Moon-soo as their candidate for the country’s upcoming presidential election in June, in which former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and left-leaning front-runner Lee Jae-myung will also run. With the two major parties selecting their candidates and an independent also in the race, some jockeying…
Pakistan test fires ballistic missile as tensions with India spike after Kashmir gun massacre
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Pakistan has test-fired Saturday a ballistic missile as tensions with India spike following Kashmir gun massacre. The surface-to-surface missile has…
Australians seek cost-of-living answers as election polls close
SYDNEY — Polls closed in Australia’s federal election on Saturday evening, after millions cast ballots in the pivotal federal election, which has been dominated by discussion of the rising cost-of-living, with the main candidates trotting out promises to ease financial pressure on households. Vote counting was set to begin immediately after voting hours ended at 6 p.m.…
Pakistan conduct successful training launch of Abdali Weapon System
Pakistan conduct successful training launch of Abdali Weapon System RAWALPINDI: Pakistan conducted a successful training of the Abdali Weapon System, as surface to surface missile with a range of 450 kilometers as part of Exercise Indus. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), purpose of this experiment was to ensure the practical preparation…
NICVD offers life-saving heart surgeries to Pakistani siblings
NICVD offers life-saving heart surgeries to Pakistani siblings KARACHI: National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Karachi, has stepped forward to take complete responsibility for the treatment of two Pakistani children. A 9-year-old boy Abdullah and his 7-year-old Minsa, both suffering from congenital heart conditions. After the family’s abrupt return to Pakistan, NICVD formed a high-level…
Japan’s major airlines post record revenue on inbound travel surge
TOKYO — Japan Airlines and ANA Holdings reported record revenue for fiscal 2024, boosted by steady demand from inbound tourists. “Demand from inbound passengers, especially among those from North America, was strong,” JAL President Mitsuko Tottori told reporters on Friday.
Volleyball League shifted from Pakistan to Uzbekistan
Volleyball League shifted from Pakistan to Uzbekistan KARACHI: The Central Asia Volleyball Association (CAVA) has shifted its Men’s Nations League to Uzbekistan amid rising tension between Pakistan and India. The Central Asian Volleyball championship was scheduled from May 29 to June 04 in Islamabad. It will now be held in Uzbekistan on the same dates.…