US President Donald Trump stated in February his desire for Ukraine to provide the United States with rare earth minerals in exchange for financial support towards Kyiv’s war efforts against Russia. This comment seemingly aligns with a component of a war strategy, referred to as the “victory plan,” which President Volodymyr Zelenskiy presented to Kyiv’s allies, including Donald Trump, last year. Among other provisions, the plan suggests establishing agreements with foreign partners to facilitate joint access to Ukraine’s strategically valuable resources. It remained unclear whether Trump’s reference encompassed all types of critical minerals or was exclusively limited to rare earths.…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a dip into negative territory on Thursday, as profit-taking emerged after the benchmark index had hit an all-time high earlier in the session. Investors were seen balancing optimism derived from robust remittance inflows and budgetary continuity against the imperative to secure recent gains. The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded the day at 124,093.12, registering a decline of 259.56 points, or 0.21%, from its previous close of 124,352.68. During the trading session, the index had ascended to an intraday high of 126,718.28, marking an increase of 2,365.6 points, or 1.9%, and successfully…
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, in highlighting the government’s development priorities, announced that Balochistan has been placed on an accelerated development trajectory, with Rs230 billion allocated in the federal budget 2025-26 for this purpose. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday, the minister stated that the development of Balochistan is being treated as a national responsibility, in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directives. This initiative aims to fundamentally transform the socio-economic landscape of the province over the next two years through strategic investments in crucial infrastructure projects designed to enhance connectivity. A significant…
Edi Gathegi is set to portray Mister Terrific in Superman. Over a decade ago, he was also featured in X-Men: First Class. “I think it is just a case of bad representation and missed opportunity. There was a lot that they could have done with that character, probably should have done with the character,” he told EW, referring to his role as Darwin. The mutant possessed the ability of “reactive evolution,” yet he was killed off in the 2011 film, a departure from the comic book narrative. However, Edi recalled his optimism that his character would reappear in subsequent X-Men…
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are engaged. In an interview with British Vogue, the “Training Season” hitmaker herself confirmed her engagement to boyfriend Callum. “Yeah, we’re engaged,” Dua stated. The songstress added, “It’s very exciting.” Dua also discussed her engagement ring, revealing that Callum had it custom-made after consulting with the singer’s friends and sister. “I’m obsessed with it. It’s so me,” Dua said about her engagement ring. She added, “It’s nice to know the person that you’re going to spend the rest of your life with knows you very well.” Dua also went on to say that she never…
Taylor Swift has ignited widespread speculation following a series of subtle hints suggesting a potential pregnancy. Last week in New York City, the 35-year-old American singer-songwriter was seen with her friend Selena Gomez wearing a loose black mini dress, prompting fans to wonder if she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Travis Kelce. According to a report from Radar Online, an eyewitness remarked, “I would have to guess she’s expecting,” after observing Swift in an uncharacteristic style, given her usual preference for trademark red lipstick and figure-hugging outfits. Insiders informed the outlet, “Talk has been growing for months Taylor…
Miley Cyrus has launched her Something Beautiful visual album in US cinemas. The “Flowers” hitmaker took to her official Instagram account to post a brief, enigmatic video containing a link that directs users to a dedicated website. The website announces “Lost” is organizing “Something Beautiful: a lost theatrical world” from June 19 to June 22. The page, where tickets can be purchased, states: “from the creator of secret cinema. a lost theatrical world. inspired by something beautiful.” It further elaborates: “an entire central london city block will be transformed into a living and breathing world of something beautiful, the incredible…
As the reported estrangement between David and Victoria Beckham and their eldest son Brooklyn persists, his wife Nicola Peltz is reportedly feeling “sad” about the ongoing situation. An insider recently informed Closer Magazine that Nicola is experiencing pressure to fill an emotional void for Brooklyn. The insider stated, “It’s all way too intense for Nicola. She loves Brooklyn, but it’s a lot at the moment.” The source further added, “Nicola feels incredibly sad for Brooklyn that he’s going through such turmoil and she’s grateful that he’s taken this very hard line in order to defend her and the marriage. She…
Ahead of the third season, Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has hinted that he has considered the possibility of a follow-up story. In an interview with The Korea Times, the director stated, “I have considered the idea of a spin-off. There were moments during production when I grew curious myself.” This is not the first time the South Korean filmmaker has contemplated a continuation within the Squid Game universe. He previously mentioned, “If I make [a] spin-off, it will be a story happening between Season 1 and 2. There [was] a three-year gap between Season 1 and 2. So, I…
Louis Tomlinson and Sam Thompson faced each other for the first time during Soccer Aid training at Old Trafford on Thursday, following the former’s new relationship with Sam’s ex, Zara McDermott. Both individuals are part of the same England team for Unicef, and observers noted their clear efforts to avoid eye contact and minimize interaction. However, at one juncture, Louis was observed staring intently at Sam on the pitch, despite the Made In Chelsea star appearing cheerful and composed. According to the Daily Mail, this moment is particularly charged given their shared history: Sam and Zara concluded their five-year relationship…
