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October 15, 2024

Sam Darnold led the Vikings to their best record in years. But two bad games may have cost him his job — and millions
Inside the world’s most valuable sports league, perhaps the most impactful decision a team can make is deciding who will play its most important position: quarterback. And for the NFL season’s first 17 weeks, Minnesota’s decision to sign Sam Darnold to a one-year, $10 million contract last spring looked like one of the league’s best…
US dollar rate in Pakistan on Jan 15 up by 0.5 paisa to Rs278.77
US dollar rate in Pakistan on Jan 15 up by 0.5 paisa to Rs278.77 The US dollar rate in Pakistan further increased by Re0.5 (5 paisa) against Pakistani rupee to Rs278.77 in the interbank market on Wednesday (Jan 15) as per the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The rupee closed at 278.72 on Tuesday, as…
Baloch activist calls for unity against alleged state atrocities in Balochistan
Balochistan [Pakistan], Janu 15 (ANI): Baloch Yakjehti Committee central organiser, Mahrang Baloch, called for Baloch unity in the face of what she described as “repressive state policies” and ongoing atrocities in Balochistan, The Balochistan Post reported. While addressing a gathering in Bolan’s Mach, Baloch condemned the Pakistani state’s alleged actions against the Baloch people, highlighting…
Japan should embrace both the Global South and Trump 2.0
Hiroyuki Suzuki is deputy director general of the corporate planning department of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. This year begins against a backdrop of persistent geopolitical uncertainty. In a previous column for Nikkei Asia, I emphasized the importance of Japan embracing a vision for the Global South, and over the past 12 months, Tokyo…
Israel-Gaza cease fire negotiations continue amid further strikes
Israel and Hamas appeared to be on the verge of agreeing a ceasefire deal Wednesday that would end 15 months of devastating fighting in the Gaza Strip, even as the Israel milit continued to launch airstrikes in the enclave and families of Israeli hostages begged for their safe return. American, Egyptian and Qatari delegations have…
Senior PTI leaders among 31 indicted in PML-N office torching case
Senior PTI leaders among 31 indicted in PML-N office torching case LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) Lahore indicted 31 accused including Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf leaders in the case of burning the office of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The hearing of the case related to the burning of the PML-N office in Lahore was heard…
Imran Khan and his wife file appeal in Islamabad Court against dismissal of acquittal plea in Toshakhana case
Islamabad [Pakistan], Janu 15 (ANI): Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have filed an appeal in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the dismissal of their acquittal plea in the Toshakhana case, Dawn reported. Imran Khan and his wife, filed the appeal through their attorneys, Barrister Salman Safdar and Advocate…
Toyota truck unit Hino to settle with U.S. over engine scandal
TOKYO — Hino Motors is to settle with U.S. authorities over the falsification of emissions data and pay a fine of $1.2 billion, Nikkei learned on Wednesday. Toyota Motor’s truckmaking unit had agreed to a merger with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus in 2023 but had to indefinitely postpone the deal while it dealt with…
Biden to highlight key accomplishments in farewell speech
President Joe Biden on Wednesday night will deliver a farewell speech from the Oval Office that’s expected to focus on key achievements of his administration. In a letter previewing his prime-time remarks, Biden touted persistent job growth, lower prescription drug costs and investments in clean energy to fight climate change. He portrayed the early days…