A powerful bomb exploded on Saturday near a reproductive health clinic in Palm Springs, California, killing one person and injuring at least four others in what the FBI has classified as an “intentional act of terrorism.” Akil Davis, Assistant Director of the FBI’s Los Angeles field office, told reporters that authorities have identified a person of interest in the investigation and are not actively searching for any suspects at this time. However, further details regarding the individual have not been disclosed. The blast occurred just before 11 a.m. local time outside the clinic operated by American Reproductive Centres (ARC), causing…
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A Saudi carrier transported Iranian pilgrims to the kingdom for Hajj, marking a major step forward in relations after years of silence. A Saudi airline resumed flights carrying Iranian pilgrims to the kingdom for the first time in ten years, reflecting the improved diplomatic atmosphere between Riyadh and Tehran. The official confirmed that additional flights had been scheduled from the city of Mashhad in Iran. These routes aimed to facilitate the journey of over 35,000 Iranian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the Islamic pilgrimage. The official made clear that the flights were strictly for the Hajj pilgrimage and not for…
Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone, his office said in a statement on Sunday. Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after experiencing urinary symptoms, and he and his family are reviewing treatment options with doctors, according to the statement. “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,” his office said. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of the 236,659 cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in 2021, 70% were diagnosed…
Russia on Sunday launched the largest drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022, killing at least one civilian and injuring several others, just a day before U.S. President Donald Trump is due to hold critical ceasefire talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Moscow fired a record 273 drones overnight, targeting multiple Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv and its surrounding regions. The previous record for a single-day drone barrage had been set earlier this year in February. In the Obukhiv region, west of Kyiv, homes were reduced to…
Hasan Nawaz’s blistering performance helped Quetta Gladiators defeat Multan Sultans in the 28th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 at Rawalpindi Cricket Ground on Sunday. With the win, Quetta Gladiators climbed to the top of the PSL X points table, while Multan Sultans concluded their PSL X campaign after their final appearance. Chasing an imposing target of 186 runs set by Multan, Quetta Gladiators sealed the win on the last ball of the match, losing eight wickets in the process. Nawaz’s remarkable unbeaten knock of 67 runs from just 38 balls earned him the player of the…
Peshawar Zalmi crashed out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL X) after a clinical Lahore Qalandars side defeated them by 26 runs in the 29th match of the tournament at Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Lahore Qalandars posted a target of 150 runs, powered by an explosive effort from Fakhar Zaman. Peshawar Zalmi, in response, failed to chase the total and finished on 123 for eight in 13 overs. Salman Mirza starred with the ball, claiming four crucial wickets, including that of Saim Ayub, who was dismissed hit wicket after scoring 87 off 76 balls. Mohammad Haris contributed…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly informed the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) of its decision to withdraw from the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, as bilateral and regional cricketing ties with Pakistan continue to deteriorate. According to Indian media reports, the decision comes in the wake of renewed hostilities between India and Pakistan along the border, which have cast a shadow over any prospects of sporting collaboration between the two arch-rivals. The political climate, coupled with the ACC currently being chaired by Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, has reportedly prompted…
England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed that he gave up alcohol earlier this year in a bid to accelerate his recovery from a hamstring injury, as he eyes a return to the national side ahead of the summer home series. The 33-year-old all-rounder, who underwent surgery following an injury sustained during the third Test against New Zealand in December, disclosed on a recent podcast that he has been sober since January. Speaking on The Untapped podcast, hosted by former reality TV star Spencer Matthews, Stokes reflected on the toll injuries have taken on his body, suggesting that his decision…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dismissed media reports suggesting it plans to withdraw from the Asia Cup 2025 and the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup due to political tensions with Pakistan. As per reports, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that no formal or informal communication has been made with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) regarding any withdrawal. “Since this morning, some news reports have claimed that BCCI has decided not to participate in the Asia Cup and the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup,” said Saikia. “Such news is completely false. The BCCI has neither held…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday forecast rain accompanied by strong winds in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, while warning of continued hot and dry conditions in most parts of Sindh and Balochistan. According to the Met Office, Islamabad and its surrounding areas are likely to remain partly cloudy, with a chance of rain and gusty winds in some places. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while most districts are expected to remain hot and dry, scattered showers with strong winds have been forecast for upper regions including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan and Battagram. Rain is also expected in Peshawar,…
