Four men were publicly executed in Afghanistan on Friday, the Supreme Court announced, marking the highest number of executions carried out in a single day since the Taliban’s return to power. The executions, which took place at sports stadiums in three provinces, have brought the total number of men publicly put to death since 2021 to 10, according to an AFP tally. Public executions were a common practice during the Taliban’s initial rule from 1996 to 2001, with the majority conducted publicly in sports stadiums. In Qala-i-Naw, the central city of Badghis province, witnesses informed an AFP journalist that two…
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US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, held discussions with President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Friday regarding the pursuit of a peace agreement in Ukraine, as Trump urged Russia to “get moving.” Putin was shown on state TV greeting Witkoff at the presidential library in St. Petersburg at the commencement of the negotiations. The Izvestia news outlet had previously released video footage of Witkoff departing a hotel in the city, accompanied by Kirill Dmitriev, Putin’s investment envoy. Witkoff has emerged as a key figure in the fluctuating rapprochement between Moscow and Washington, amidst discussions on the Russian…
Despite China’s harsh response of imposing a 125% tariff against the United States, President Trump has portrayed his tariff strategy as a positive move for America and the world, emphasizing that his policy is “doing really well.” Investors offloaded US government bonds, the dollar weakened, and stocks experienced volatility after Beijing’s retaliation against Trump amplified concerns in already fragile global markets. Trump triggered market turmoil last week by announcing sweeping import taxes on numerous trade partners, only to abruptly reduce them to 10 percent for 90 days on Wednesday, while simultaneously increasing levies on goods from China. “We are doing…
US President Donald Trump has substituted a portrait of Barack Obama at the White House with a painting of himself depicting moments after he survived an assassination attempt. The 78-year-old Republican on Friday relocated the picture of the Democrat — the only Black US president — to the opposite side of the main entrance hallway of the renowned residence. This action is highly unconventional for a sitting president, as most are expected to wait until their departure from office before having their portrait displayed in the historic 200-year-old building. “Some new artwork at the White House,” the White House stated…
The Trump administration has announced it will terminate deportation protections for thousands of Afghans and Cameroonians residing in the US, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson stated on Friday. Approximately 14,600 Afghans eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are set to lose this status in May. Around 7,900 Cameroonians, who previously had access to this status, will lose it in June following the termination. US President Donald Trump, a Republican, took office in January with a pledge to deport record numbers of migrants living unlawfully in the US. Simultaneously, he has moved rapidly to strip migrants of temporary legal…
Multan Sultans’ premier all-rounder Usama Mir has expressed his readiness to deliver match-winning performances across all departments in Pakistan Super League season 10. In an exclusive interview with Geo News, the 29-year-old leg spinner outlined his ambitions for the tournament, saying, “We’ve had excellent preparations for PSL. The Multan camp helped us build strong foundations.” “We’ve specifically planned for Karachi’s conditions and hope to start our campaign successfully.” Talking about Multan’s three consecutive final defeats (2022-2024), Mir said that this time, his side will make sure that the match doesn’t go towards any nail-biting final moments. “If we reach the…
Pakistan showcased a commanding all-round performance, with Fatima Sana’s impressive four-wicket haul and fluent half-centuries from Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz propelling the Green Shirts to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Scotland in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground on Friday. After being put in to bat first in a rain-reduced contest, Scotland posted a competitive total of 186/9 in their allotted 32 overs, built around a captain’s innings from Kathryn Bryce. Scotland endured a shaky start to their innings as both openers, Abbi Aitken-Drummond (1) and Pippa Sproul (9), were dismissed…
A mesmerizing musical show and a vibrant display of fireworks during an impressive ceremony marked the commencement of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. The night offered a captivating blend of music, fireworks, and cricketing excitement as PSL stylishly kicked off its landmark season. This is the first instance of Rawalpindi hosting the league’s inaugural game. Among the star-studded lineup of performers were the legendary Abida Parveen, pop sensation Ali Zafar, Natasha Baig, and the chart-topping rap duo Young Stunners — all of whom ignited the atmosphere with their electrifying…
Defending champions Islamabad United handed Lahore Qalandars a resounding eight-wicket defeat in the opening match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday night. Chasing a modest target of 140 runs, the defending champions comfortably secured the win, losing just two wickets and with 14 balls to spare. The home side, however, experienced a contrasting start to their run chase as their debutant opener Andries Gous was dismissed in the second over with only eight runs on the scoreboard. Following the early setback, Munro joined Sahibzada Farhan in the middle, and together they initiated…
Pakistan white-ball and Multan Sultans’ captain Mohammad Rizwan has stated that he feels no embarrassment regarding his limited English-speaking skills, asserting that his primary responsibility is to deliver performances on the field, not to impress with language fluency. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Rizwan addressed criticism concerning his lack of English proficiency, saying, “I regret not completing my education, which is why I don’t know English, but I am not ashamed that as Pakistan’s captain, I cannot speak English.” “The demand from me is to play cricket, not to speak English,” he emphasized. “If Pakistan wanted English, I…
