Sharjah authorities have successfully raided a residential property operating as a fake Zamzam water factory, leading to the arrest of the individual behind the illicit operation. The accused was apprehended while bottling ordinary water and fraudulently marketing it as the sacred Zamzam water. According to officials, the accused was filling attractive bottles with regular water and labeling them as Zamzam water, thereby misleading consumers with false claims about its authenticity. During the operation, authorities confiscated bottles bearing Zamzam labels, cartons, and other evidence indicative of fraudulent activity. Investigations further revealed that the individual was also exploiting the name of a…
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Billionaire Elon Musk has voiced criticism of Donald Trump’s signature spending bill, signaling his first significant policy divergence with the US president since he began to step back from his active role in cutting government spending. The South African-born tech magnate asserted that Trump’s legislation would exacerbate the deficit and undermine the efforts of Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative that has led to the dismissal of tens of thousands of government employees. Musk, who was a consistent presence by Trump’s side before withdrawing to focus on his Space X and Tesla ventures, also expressed dissatisfaction that DOGE…
The Slovak government has decided to permit the consumption of brown bear meat, a move that has drawn strong condemnation from environmentalists, who on Wednesday labeled it as absurd and a boost to poachers. Last month, Slovakia’s nationalist government approved the culling of 350 bears, citing the perceived danger they pose to humans and a consistent increase in the bear population. Filip Kuffa, a state secretary at the environment ministry, announced on Facebook this week that the state would offer culled animals for resale “because bear meat is edible.” Brown bears are a protected species in Europe, but exemptions for…
Russia has requested a new round of peace talks with Ukraine to be held in Istanbul next Monday. However, Ukraine has stated its condition for agreeing to the meeting: it wants to see Russia’s peace plan in writing before commencing discussions. Kyiv insists that any future negotiations must be earnest and lead to tangible progress, rather than merely resulting in further delays. This call for talks comes as the conflict enters its third year, with no clear indication of a ceasefire. Diplomatic efforts to end the three-year war have intensified in recent months, but Moscow has consistently rejected calls for…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that the United States will impose visa bans on foreign nationals deemed to be censoring Americans, suggesting this new policy could target officials regulating US tech companies, as reported by Reuters. Rubio did not specify any particular instances of censorship. However, US tech companies and the Trump administration have previously challenged US allies in Europe, alleging censorship on social media platforms. Restricting officials from visiting the US appears to be an escalation by Washington. In a statement, Rubio declared that a new visa restriction policy would be applied to foreign nationals…
In a distressing incident, robbers snatched over PKR 200,000 cash from the mother of Pakistan’s right-arm pacer Hasan Ali in Gujranwala while she was en route to the market. Ali’s brother, Khurram, informed the media that two men on a motorcycle carried out the dacoity, snatching his mother’s purse containing PKR 230,000 and fleeing the scene. Police have confirmed that a manhunt has been launched, and they anticipate the culprits will be arrested shortly. Earlier this month, Gujranwala police had reported a significant reduction in serious property crimes, attributing the decline to a robust crackdown on organized gangs in recent…
Chelsea staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw on Wednesday, thereby becoming the first club to claim all four major European trophies. Manuel Pellegrini’s dynamic Betis initially caught the favorites off guard in Poland with an early goal from Abde Ezzalzouli. However, Enzo Maresca’s team transformed in the second half, demonstrating a remarkably different performance. Two goals scored within five minutes dramatically altered the complexion of the match. Man of the match Cole Palmer was instrumental in creating both opportunities—first setting up Enzo Fernandez, then Nicolas Jackson. Substitute Jadon Sancho…
The Sindh government has given its approval for scholarships benefiting 2,723 students who are pursuing higher education. This decision was made during a board meeting of the Sindh Education Endowment Fund Trust (SEEF), which was chaired by Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah. These scholarships, approved for the academic year 2023–24, are specifically designated for students from Sindh who are currently enrolled in universities across Pakistan. Minister Shah presided over the meeting in his capacity as Chairman of the SEEF Board of Trustees. The meeting, held in Karachi on Tuesday, saw the attendance of College Education Secretary Shahab Qamar…
A distressing incident of child abuse has emerged from Shahnawaz Bhutto Colony, North Karachi, where two underage sisters were reportedly subjected to brutal beatings by their stepfather, police confirmed on Wednesday. An FIR has been lodged at Khawaja Ajmer Nagri Police Station following a complaint from the girls’ maternal uncle. He alleged that Bushra, his sister’s second husband, has a history of violence against her daughters. The FIR includes charges under sections pertaining to attempted murder. According to the complaint, after Bushra remarried, she moved both her daughters, aged eight and sixteen, to live with her new husband. He allegedly…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s call for dialogue with India to ensure lasting peace in the region, emphasizing the necessity for both nations to engage in discussions to address pressing challenges, including Kashmir, water disputes, and terrorism. Speaking at the Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit alongside Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ilham Aliyev, the premier stated, “We must sit together and talk for the sake of peace… There are issues that demand immediate attention and must be addressed through dialogue.” This summit takes place as the Prime Minister continues his four-nation tour, aiming to express gratitude for the support…
