Israel has initiated its long-anticipated assault on Gaza City, the enclave’s largest urban center, resulting in the deaths of at least 81 Palestinians. Nearly a million people in the city remain trapped in worsening famine conditions. According to Gaza health officials, three more Palestinians have died from starvation, bringing the total number of hunger-related deaths to 269, which includes 112 children. Israeli airstrikes and shelling have hit across the Strip, including a tent shelter for displaced families in southern Gaza, killing three. In a separate incident, former Palestinian national basketball player Mohammed Shaalan was shot and killed while seeking aid.…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
During a deadly flood in Beijing last month, rural hotel owner Cui Jian and his guests were stranded on a rooftop in a downpour for a night before being rescued the next day. Beijing’s northern Huairou and neighboring Miyun districts received a year’s worth of rain in a single week, causing flash floods that devastated villages and killed 44 people, making it the deadliest flood since 2012. For most villagers in Huairou, the authorities’ most severe weather warning came too late, as they were already asleep. Cui, whose ten properties he had spent $4.87 million renovating were submerged, noted, “In…
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced significant reforms on Wednesday, stating she will reduce her agency’s staff by over 40% by the end of 2025, a move projected to save approximately $700 million. She accused the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) of having become “bloated, inefficient, and full of power abuse.” In a statement and various social media posts, Gabbard committed to “cutting excessive bureaucracy, removing deep state operatives, and restoring focus to the mission.” Her office released a four-page fact sheet titled “ODNI 2.0,” which outlines staff reductions in areas like intelligence forecasting, cyber…
According to a report from The News on Thursday, Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities, which stand at approximately $130 billion, are heavily concentrated in just five currencies, with the U.S. dollar alone accounting for nearly 58% of the total burden. “The external debt portfolio is predominantly denominated in a few major currencies. The US dollar leads with a 57.8% share, followed by Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) at 29.88%, Chinese Yuan 5.21%, Japanese Yen 3.95%, and the Euro 2.62%,” states the government’s latest Debt Management Strategy (DMS) for 2026-2028. The Finance Ministry’s strategy emphasizes that external financing will continue to rely…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) slipped on Thursday as investors engaged in profit-taking following a record-breaking rally. The market’s benchmark KSE-100 Index initially climbed to an intraday high of 151,249.62, gaining 658.62 points (0.44%), before retreating to a low of 148,272.57, a sharp drop of 2,318.43 points (-1.54%). “The market is experiencing some profit taking at the end of an incredible rally,” said Ahfaz Mustafa, CEO of Ismail Iqbal Securities. “The result season is almost at an end and the much needed correction is happening,” he added. The government raised Rs492 billion from the auction of market treasury bills on…
A BBC documentary about Ozzy Osbourne, titled Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, was pulled from its scheduled airing on August 18, 2025, just hours before it was set to broadcast. Reports indicate the postponement was made at the request of the Osbourne family. The film was intended to offer an intimate look into the final months of the late Black Sabbath frontman, who passed away in July 2025 at the age of 76. However, sources told RadarOnline that the family branded the documentary “sick, ghoulish, and cynical.” An insider stated, “The family felt the whole thing had been rushed and turned…
Since her divorce from Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez has reportedly been focusing on her career and is “having the time of her life.” In an interview with People, a source close to the singer said that her recent “Up All Night” tour was a great way for her to reconnect with fans and “do what she really enjoys.” The tour, which concluded on August 12, served as a positive distraction for her. The source also mentioned her upcoming movie, Kiss of the Spider Woman, noting that it was filmed last year during a “difficult time” in her relationship with Affleck.…
Ernesto Barajas, the lead singer of the musical band Enigma Norteño, has died at the age of 38. According to The Associated Press, the musician was fatally shot in western Mexico on Tuesday, August 19. The state prosecutor’s office told the outlet that the incident took place in a parking lot in Zapopan. Local authorities informed CBS News that two men on a motorcycle approached the singer and opened fire. Ernesto’s management company, Talento Líder, also shared the news of the singer’s passing on its Instagram page. “Rest in peace,” the post began. “Your Talento Líder family will always be…
Actress Nicole Kidman is embracing her natural curls during her family vacation in Croatia, a noticeable departure from her usual sleek, strawberry-blonde red-carpet look. The 58-year-old actress shared a series of summer photos on Instagram on Tuesday, including several from her family trip that highlighted her effortless beauty. The post received immediate praise from fans and fellow celebrities, including Reese Witherspoon and Joey King. One follower commented, “Let the curls run free!” Joining Kidman on the scenic trip were her daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith, 14, as well as her sister Antonia and several of Antonia’s six children. Kidman’s…
Lily Collins, the lead actress of the Netflix series “Emily in Paris,” has announced that the “countdown officially begins” for the show’s fifth season. On Wednesday, Collins took to Instagram to share a carousel of photos, offering a first glimpse of the upcoming season. In her caption, she wrote, “The countdown officially begins, with a first look and release date for @emilyinparis SEASON FIVE! Emily’s Italian adventure continues, from cobblestones to canals, on December 18th…” The pictures showcased breathtaking views and included photos of Collins with her co-star Ashley Park. The comments section was flooded with excitement from fans and…
