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Trump Reverses Decision to Impose 20% Transit Fee in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn his proposal to impose a 20 percent transit fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the plan will instead be replaced by expanded investment agreements with Gulf countries. Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump said he changed his decision after discussions with leaders from…
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Powerful Windstorm Causes Dramatic Temperature Drop on French Beach
PARIS: A powerful windstorm brought an abrupt end to extreme heat along France’s Atlantic coast, with temperatures reportedly plunging from 39°C to 11°C within just six minutes at a beach in the southwestern town of Hendaye, according to international media reports. The sudden weather change surprised beachgoers who had gathered along the coast to escape…
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Scientists Discover Rare New Dinosaur Species in Thailand
BANGKOK: Paleontologists have identified a new and exceptionally rare species of dinosaur from fossil remains discovered in Thailand’s Kalasin Province, offering fresh insights into prehistoric life in Southeast Asia. According to international media reports, the fossil remains were unearthed in northeastern Thailand, where researchers identified the dinosaur as a previously unknown species of long-necked, plant-eating…
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Man Alleges Illegal Occupation of Three Acres of Farmland Near Dadu, Seeks Justice from Authorities
DADU: A resident of Haji Allah Datto Dudani Jamali village near Dadu has alleged that his three-acre agricultural land has been illegally occupied and has appealed to senior authorities to ensure justice and provide protection for his family. Speaking at a press conference at the PCU Press Club Dadu, Imdad Ali Jamali claimed that his…
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Hackers Leak Alleged Sensitive Data Linked to India’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant
NEW DELHI: A ransomware group known as World Leaks has allegedly published a large volume of sensitive data on the dark web related to Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, India’s largest nuclear power facility, according to a report by Reuters. The leaked material reportedly includes documents associated with the plant’s infrastructure, supplier information, engineering records, inspection…
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IMF Projects Pakistan’s Average Inflation at 8.4% for FY2026–27
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Pakistan’s average inflation rate will reach 8.4 percent during the 2026–27 fiscal year, exceeding both the government’s inflation target and the average recorded in the previous fiscal year. The projection is contained in the IMF’s latest country report on Pakistan, which outlines the Fund’s economic outlook…
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Pakistan Recorded Above-Normal Rainfall During Pre-Monsoon Season, PMD Reports
KARACHI: Pakistan received 13 percent more rainfall than normal during the 2026 pre-monsoon season, according to a report released by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) covering the period from April to June. Despite fluctuations in monthly rainfall, the PMD said the pre-monsoon season as a whole remained close to the long-term average across the country.…
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Report Says Taliban Tighten Restrictions on Residents in Afghanistan’s Herat Province
HERAT: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have further intensified restrictions on residents in Herat Province, according to a report published by The New York Times, citing local accounts and human rights organizations. The report says the enforcement of the Taliban’s social regulations has accelerated following directives attributed to the group’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada. According to the…
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Audit Uncovers Major Irregularities in Pakistan’s Computerized Firearms Licence System
ISLAMABAD: An official audit has uncovered significant irregularities in the computerization of firearms licences in Pakistan, revealing thousands of suspicious records and discrepancies between licences issued by the Ministry of Interior and those computerized by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). According to the audit report, investigators identified 9,291 additional suspicious firearms licences during…
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Hindu Extremist Leader Allegedly Announces Bounty Over Bollywood Actor Aamir Khan
NEW DELHI: A Hindu extremist leader has allegedly announced a cash reward of Rs50 million (5 crore) for the killing of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, according to Indian media reports, prompting fresh controversy in India. The controversy follows remarks by Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane, who reportedly referred to Aamir Khan as the “brand ambassador of…
